Halliday's function of child's language and John Dore's alternative

Halliday – 7 functions of children’s language (1975)

1.     Instrumental

·        Child uses language to express its needs e.g. “want drink”

2.     Regulatory

·        When the child uses language to instruct and tell others what to do e.g. “go away”

3.     Interactional

·        When a child uses language to interact with others, make contact and form a relationship e.g. “love you daddy”

4.     Personal

·        When a…