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Formal vs Informal Language Guide

The document discusses formal and informal language. It provides characteristics of informal language such as not always following grammar rules, using simple sentences and poor vocabulary. Examples of informal language are given. Formal language is used in more serious situations and follows grammar rules with complex sentences and varied vocabulary. Examples of formal language are also provided showing the difference between informal and formal ways to convey the same ideas.

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Formal vs Informal Language Guide

The document discusses formal and informal language. It provides characteristics of informal language such as not always following grammar rules, using simple sentences and poor vocabulary. Examples of informal language are given. Formal language is used in more serious situations and follows grammar rules with complex sentences and varied vocabulary. Examples of formal language are also provided showing the difference between informal and formal ways to convey the same ideas.

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University of Guayaquil

Faculty of Chemical Engineering


Career: Engineering in Quality Systems and entrepreneurship

Student of the name: Jorge Luis Baque Chilan Date: Guayaquil, 26tw October 2018
Course: Sixth-B Semester
Teacher: Lcda. Luisa V. Guevara F. Masterado

Formal and informal language


They adapt his language depending to the hour to establish an effective
communication, the speakers of any tongue of to who be directing him, which one is
the theme they want to argue on, with what motive, what for and intervening what ( oral
or written ) they want communicative road to express theirselves.
The informal language
Is that one whose use is common in the quotidian situations of life. Although his job is
quite frequent, not all situations admit the informal language; In many instances, his
bad utilization can produce misunderstandings or uncomfortable scenes. For example,
relatives, friends, classmates.
Characteristics of the informal language
The characteristics of the informal language are varied. This type of language is very
extensive and can extend throughout from spontaneous communications to vulgarisms.

 Not always you obey the grammatical and orthographic rules


 The sentences use to be simple and short
 They are heading for the recipient of you
 Utilize a more vocabulary well poor, repetitive and reiterative
 Use of cross handle canes, idioms or vulgarisms
 The pronunciation not always is the correct
 Sometimes they omit words in such a way that communication be faster
It is a record that they are plenty of expressions of colloquial character
and with expressive features in such like games of words or set
expressions.

Examples:
 Ouch you go! You cost a fortune
 Uncle, in well fregao ' you have gotten inside
 What guay that we not have duties today!
 Because you are in plan that you have to get all of letters before you run
out of the game
 I am tripping out on drugs!, When they caught them unawares himself
piraron without saying nothing
 You have lost the head for that girl totally.
The formal language
Calls for certain more parameters balanced out, in the ones that the relation with the
recipient is farther and therefore they create some linguistic codes for oneself more
serious. For example, professor pupil or employed boss.
Characteristics of the formal language

 You attend to a grammar and orthography correct


 The sentences use to be long and complex
 Utilize a delicious and varied vocabulary
 They use to go to the recipient of yours
 Utilize synonyms or pronouns to avoid redundances
 Correct pronunciation
 You avoid expressions like idioms, vulgarisms or cross handle canes
 Omissions do not exist
 The information presents itself of structured and coherent form
 Turn down or any other type of expressions of colloquial character

Examples:
 If you have any doubt do not hesitate to contact with me
 I wait take my candidacy into account
 Forgive, would be able to say me what hour it ?
 Due to the happened events the past month, the town council of the city will be
compelled to take preventive measures
 Do you allow helping him?
 Dear Mr. Rocafonda: I write to you to inform him about ...

Type of language

Each kind of language has a very specific application. A same idea through the formal
language of the informal or can be transmitted; The use of one or of other will depend
on the context in the fact that you meet in speaker.

Formal language

I will chat with you about the details of the assignment.


How are you?
Perhaps be necessary departing soon.
This is too easy.
Informal language

I will talk with you on the task.


How does everything go?
Maybe have that to go away soon.
This is a piece of cake

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