M.A.K. Halliday

M.A.K. Halliday was a linguist who developed a theory called systemic functional linguistics, which views language as a tool for social purpose. He believed that language is shaped by the contexts in which it’s used and serves three main functions: to represent ideas (ideational), to build social relationships (interpersonal), and to organize information (textual). Essentially, Halliday saw language not just as a code of words, but as a versatile system deeply connected to our social interactions and goals. His work helps us understand how people use language in everyday life to communicate effectively.