ERIC Number: EJ1251177
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-2094-3938
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Language Functions in ESL Textbooks
Casta, Janet S.; Hufana, Esther R.
TESOL International Journal, v11 n1 p65-80 2016
Language functions are often used as fundamental guiding principles in ESL (English as a Second Language) textbooks especially now that focus on meaning has become crucial to ESL teaching and learning. This paper identifies general and specific language functions used in five beginner ESL textbooks to provide baseline data that will guide instructional material developers and teachers. It also examines language function content in relation to the objectives of each textbook to aide teachers in appropriately selecting materials for their students. Finally, the study analyzes the language function content of ESL textbooks "vis-à-vis" the needs of beginner ESL learners.
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Textbooks, Textbook Content, Language Usage, Foreign Countries, Textbook Selection
English Language Education Publishing. Site Skills Training - Clark, Centennial Road, Clark Freeport Zone, Clark, Pampanga 2023, Philippines. e-mail: asianefl@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.elejournals.com/tesol-international-journal/; Web site: https://www.tesol-international-journal.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea; Philippines
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