Formal language


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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

Items in this lesson


Check? Ready? 
- Jackets?
- Mobile phones in zakkie?
- No gum?
- Materials? 

Slide 1 - Slide

Today's goals
  • Recap : Formal writing in a nutshell
  • Comparison between formal & informal words
  • Linking words & phrases in formal writing
  • Assignment : Letter of complaint


Slide 2 - Slide

What do you think of when you hear 'formal language'?

Slide 3 - Mind map

Slide 4 - Video

Formal writing in a nutshell
  • Formal language → more 'expensive' wording
  • No contractions → can’t = cannot / won’t = will not
  • Do not use questions
  • In an essay → do not use ‘I’
  • Use linking words
  • Focus on lay-out: Empty line between each paragraph

Slide 5 - Slide

Study the language (left: informal right: formal)

Slide 6 - Slide

Is this sentence formal or informal?

They did an experiment.
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 7 - Quiz

Turn this sentence into a formal one:
They did an experiment.

Slide 8 - Open question

Also very useful for CITO texts

Slide 9 - Slide

Assignment : 
Write a letter of complaint

Slide 10 - Slide

Choose ONE of the topics below
  1. The goods are different from what was ordered
  2. Quantity of goods is not what was ordered
  3. Goods are delivered to the wrong address
  4. Work undertaken is done unsatisfactorily
  5. Misbehavior of staff or salesman
  6. A mistake in preparing the invoice

Slide 11 - Slide

Situation
You have ordered PS5, which was delivered both late and the box was already opened when it was delivered. You noticed that the wireless controller is also damaged.

You have tried to call the company, but nobody picked up. You have written a letter but haven't got any responses. 
Write the second letter of complaint to this company.
(You may also think of your own situation if you want)

Slide 12 - Slide

1. Focus on the most important facts. Don’t give unnecessary/personal background information.

2. Make sure you include:
• the reason for writing (e.g. I am writing to ...)
• what went wrong
• what you would like to happen now.

3. Use passives to be less direct and more formal, e.g. I was served quickly.


Slide 13 - Slide