Functions Of Language is an internationally influential linguistics journal that focuses on the organization and use of natural language from a functionalist perspective. The journal is committed to providing a multi-disciplinary and multi-perspective academic exchange platform to promote in-depth research and discussion of language functionalism theory. The interaction of theory and description is particularly encouraged. The journal believes that the development of theories needs to be based on the detailed description and analysis of the actual use of language, and descriptive research also needs the guidance and support of theories. Therefore, the journal provides a common publication platform for theoretical and descriptive research, promoting interaction and integration between the two.

The articles and review books published by the journal cover the full spectrum of functionalist linguistics and aim to reveal the fundamental unity behind the different schools of thought. This interdisciplinary approach helps to promote the comprehensive understanding and application of language functionalism. In this way, the journal not only promotes theoretical innovation and development, but also provides theoretical support in areas such as language teaching, translation practice and language policy making.