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Understanding Formal Language Characteristics

The document describes the characteristics of formal language, including paying attention to grammar and spelling, using a rich and structured vocabulary, and avoiding colloquial expressions. It also contrasts formal language with informal language, noting that formal language is used in more distant contexts such as with a boss, while informal language is used with friends and family in everyday contexts.

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Understanding Formal Language Characteristics

The document describes the characteristics of formal language, including paying attention to grammar and spelling, using a rich and structured vocabulary, and avoiding colloquial expressions. It also contrasts formal language with informal language, noting that formal language is used in more distant contexts such as with a boss, while informal language is used with friends and family in everyday contexts.

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Formal language

When it comes to establishing effective communication, speakers of


any language adapts its language based on who it is addressing, the topic
what they want to address, about reason and about communication media (oral or
written) with which they want to express themselves. In other words, the way of
Communication varies according to the situation, the receiver of the message, and the context.
mainly.

Characteristics of formal language


Pay attention to correct grammar and spelling
The sentences are often long and complex.
Use a rich and varied vocabulary
They usually go to your receiver
Use synonyms or pronouns to avoid redundancy.
Correct pronunciation
Avoid expressions such as idioms, vulgarisms, or fillers.
There are no omissions
La información se presenta de forma estructurada y coherente
Does not accept diminutives or any other type of colloquial expressions

Formal language examples


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
with me.
I hope you will consider my application
Excuse me, could you tell me what time it is?
Due to the events of last month, the town hall will be
required to take precautions
Can I help you?
Dear Sir, I am writing to inform you about...

Differences between formal and informal language


Human beings tend to change their way of speaking in front of others.
person depending on the type of relationship they have established with that person
and the situation they are in. The type of language or
expressions we use with our best friend when talking about the plan
on the weekend, that the way we communicate with our boss
when we ask for a promotion, since there is a different type of closeness and of
records.
This is understood in such a way that, just as there is a dress code
to attend a wedding or a job interview appropriate to the situation, to
communicating also requires us to adjust our language to a register
formal or informal.

Informal language: as a general rule, informal language is understood as


that occurs in everyday, colloquial contexts and with people
close to us, in which the degree of proximity is close to
that we feel relaxed when communicating. It can be with
our family, friends, classmates, etc., is definitely the
type of language that we use daily and mostly orally.
Formal language: while, on the other hand, formal language requires
certain tighter parameters, in which the relationship with the receiver is
more distant and therefore more serious linguistic codes are created. By
example, when a hierarchical relationship is established, such as teacher-
student or boss-employee.

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