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Formal and Informal Language Choosing the right kind of language for your purpose

Formal and Informal Language

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Formal and Informal Language

Choosing the right kind of language for your purpose

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The right kind of language….

We can choose different kinds of speech and writing for different situations.

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The right kind of language….

How are these two locations different? How might you behave differently in each one?

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Informal

An informal situation is casual and laidback—like a playground!

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Informal

An informal situation is casual and laidback—like a playground!

How’s it going?

Hey!

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Informal We use informal language when we

talk to:-Friends-Family members-People our own age-People we know well

Suppose you see a friend at the playground. Use informal language to show how you would have a conversation.

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Informal

Informal language includes contractions, slang, abbreviations, and idioms.

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Formal Language

A formal situation follows certain rules of etiquette and protocol.

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Formal Language

A formal situation follows certain rules of etiquette and protocol.

Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to see you.

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Formal Language

Suppose that you were at this formal garden. Write a conversation that you might have with an older couple.

We use formal language when we talk to:-People we don’t know-People in positions of authority-People older than we are-People we want to impress

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Formal or Informal?

You are speaking with the school principal about an upcoming Student Council event.

You should use formal language for this occasion. Be polite and respectful. Speak in complete sentences and avoid slang.

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Formal or Informal? At the playground,

you see a friend who used to be in your class.

You may use informal language for this occasion. What might you say?

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Formal or Informal? You are on a field trip

to a museum. You want to ask the tour guide a question.

You should choose formal language for this occasion. The tour guide is older than you are and in a position of authority.

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Formal or Informal? You are camping with

your family and friends.

You may use informal language for this occasion. What might you say?

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Formal and Informal Language

What have you learned about formal and informal language?