Formal vs. Informal

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Formal vs. Informal

Today

Our goal:

You know the difference between formal and informal use of language!

• Video
• Explanation
• Exercise

00:30

Wat weet je al over formeel en informeel?

01:34

Formal

Complex

Longer sentences

Explain your points

Formal style

No contractions (such as you're)

No expressions or slang

No personal style

No or hardly any emotions/feelings

Objective

02:14

Informal

Slang

Expressions

Figures of speech

Personal tone

Simple language
, short sentences 

Informal style

Contractions  are allowed
(You're, it's)

Emotion

Expressing feelings

02:38

Formal

Informal

A relative

A client

Your friend from school

Your boss

I am looking forward to your reply

1. Formal
2. Informal

I hope you'll feel better soon

1. Formal
2. Informal

We visited Paris and I loved it!

1. Formal
2. Informal

I consider myself a team player

1. Formal
2. Informal

I hope to hear from you soon.

1. Formal
2. Informal

How are your parents doing?

1. Formal
2. Informal

Please contact me at 0115 753 8821

1. Formal
2. Informal

Talk to you later!

1. Formal
2. Informal

Any questions?

Anything unclear?