Last post, I mentioned that Language Functions were my passion! Well, that is a bit of an exaggeration, but when you are using English, knowing the language function you want to achieve can really help you with your accuracy. This is especially true when you use modal auxiliary verbs. Some verbs that describe a language function are: report, blame, insist, plead, describe, apologize, inquire, ridicule, support, warn, predict, explain, ... and there are many more. Understanding the differences will help you to customize your phrases. Try the poll to see if you can differentiate a few language functions.
Now, back to my passions! CURLING! Canada's favourite winter sport! That is my winter passion. Last month I attended the Canadian Women's Curling Championship and my favorite team won! I was so thrilled, and so were the curlers on the team. The skip, Jennifer Jones, was really excited and her excitement was captured on national television. After jumping for joy and hugging her team mates, she did a little twirl around in a circle.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vRzXLVboL5A Take a look at (and a listen to) this YouTube post. It shows that last few shots of the championship game (CBC Feb 24/08). (Clip Length - 4:46) After the the final shot, Jennifer does a little twirl. (You can advance the clip to 3:20 if you don't want to watch the final shots of the game).
What was she doing? Why did she twirl around like that? Make some guesses. Submit your ideas about why Jennifer twirled around in front of the camera. Language function: guessing, speculating, prediction, imagining. Use words that suit these language functions.
Also, if you have any questions about this exciting game, post those. I will edit your question format and answer your questions! I love curling! (Check out Lee Ji-ho's picture at the bottom of the BlogSpot.)
Thanks for reading. Please post and participate!
Nel
