Formal vs Informal Language Guide
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Roosevelt University
FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
AREA Language and Writing
No. GUIDE OF Marleni Socorro Iparraguirre Sánchez
14 TEACHER
LEARNING
ACTIVITY Formal and informal expressions
ESTUDIANTE Belito Sotacuro Kevin Jhonatan
GRADE 1 SECTION A DATE 20/11/2021
Huancayo - 2022
EXPRESSIONS
FORMAL E
INFORMAL
Belito Sotacuro Kevin Jhonatan
LANGUAGE RULES
FORMAL AND INFORMAL
INTRODUCTION
• Human beings tend to change the way we speak in front of another person depending on
of the type of relationship we have established with it and the situation we find ourselves in.
The type of language or expressions we use when talking to our best friend is not the same.
about the weekend plan, the way we communicate with our boss when asking about
a promotion, since there is a type of closeness and different records.
• This is understood in such a way that, just as to attend a wedding or an interview
At work, there is a dress code that is suitable for the situation when communicating.
It is also necessary to adjust our language to a formal or informal register.
• In other words, the way we communicate varies depending on the situation, the receiver.
of the message and the context mainly. In this way, two main types can be established
of language: formal or informal. Therefore, in this lesson from a TEACHER, we are going to dedicate ourselves to
definir y establecer qué es el lenguaje formal e informal con ejemplos para que sea más fácil su
understanding.
FORMAL LANGUAGE
• Formal language requires certain more closed parameters, in the
that the relationship with the receiver is more distant and therefore certain codes are created
more serious linguistic ones. For example, as when a hierarchy relationship is established.
such as that of teacher-student or boss-employee.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
FORMAL LANGUAGE
• Adhere to correct grammar and spelling
• Sentences tend to be long and complex.
• Use a rich and varied vocabulary
• They usually address the recipient as 'you' (formal).
• Use synonyms or pronouns to avoid redundancies
• Correct pronunciation
• Avoid expressions such as idioms, vulgarisms, or filler words.
• There are no omissions
• The information is presented in a structured and coherent manner.
• Does not accept diminutives or any other type of colloquial expressions.
EXAMPLES OF FORMAL LANGUAGE
• Examples of formal language
• If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
• I hope you consider my application.
• Excuse me, could you tell me what time it is?
• Due to the events that occurred last month, the city council will see
obliged to take precautionary measures
• May I help you?
• Dear Mr. Roca fonda: I am writing to inform you about...
INFORMAL LANGUAGE AND HOW
IDENTIFY THEM
• Informal language: Generally speaking, informal language is understood as that which is
develops in everyday contexts, colloquial situations, and with people close to us, in which
the level of proximity is close so we feel relaxed when it comes to
communicate with each other. It could be with our family members, friends, classmates, etc., it is in
definitively the type of language that we use daily and predominantly in oral form.
CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMAL LANGUAGE
• The characteristics of informal register are:
• It does not always follow grammatical and spelling rules
• Sentences are usually simple and short.
• They are directed to the detú receiver.
• Use a vocabulary that is quite poor, repetitive, and reiterative.
• Use of fillers, idioms or vulgarisms
• The pronunciation is not always correct
• Sometimes words are omitted in such a way that communication is faster.
• It is a record that abounds in colloquial expressions with expressive traits such
like wordplays or phrases
EXAMPLES OF LANGUAGES
INFORMAL
• Oh wow! It costs an arm and a leg.
• Dude, you've gotten yourself into quite a mess.
• How cool that we don't have homework today!
• Well, it's like you have to collect all the cards before time runs out.
game
• I'm freaking out! When they were caught, they bolted without saying anything.
• You have completely lost your mind over that girl.
MARKERS OF FORMAL LANGUAGE
AND INFORMAL