Analysing Language – Think © BBC | British Council 2006

Pre- planning language analysis form

Meaning /Use: What concepts/notions can the target language be used to express?

Function: Can these concepts be categorised as expressing specific functions?

Form: In what order are the constituent parts of the structure organised for
questions, affirmative statements, negative statements + short answers?

Pronunciation: What is the phonemic transcription of the target item in its various
forms? What are the phonological features of the target item when used in
connected speech?

Appropriacy: Is the target item more commonly used in spoken/ written language?
In what situations is it used? Does it have any degrees of formality/informality?

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