OBSERVING LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS IN A DISCUSSION

Watch the following video clip and listen to the discussion two students are having and select the language functions and expressions as you hear them in the discussion.

With any language, grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and intonation play an important role. If any of these areas are lacking, then the listener might not be able to fully understand what you are saying. *Watch the video again and take notes on each participant’s language ability.

	Grammar/Vocabulary	Fluency	Pronunciation	Intonation
Andrea
Angela

	Grammar/Vocabulary	Fluency	Pronunciation	Intonation
Andrea	Many tense and plural errors. Sentence structure is limited, even with basic sentences Basic vocabulary	Fairly fluent	Good pronunciation	Good intonation
Angela	Some tense and plural errors. Basic sentences are mostly correct. Wide range of vocabulary	Good fluency	Clear pronunciation	Intonation is ok, but sometimes monotone.

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