[V5] P3: Formal language

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Hi! Welcome to our lesson
1. Please go to lessonup.app
2. Use the code in the left bottom corner
3. Use your first name + first letter of last name
4. Wait for the other students

Slide 1 - Diapositive

Today's lesson: Formal language
Why: to prepare for essay writing (+ academic/business writing)

Slide 2 - Diapositive

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

Slide 3 - Carte mentale

Slide 4 - Vidéo

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 - Diapositive

Study the language (left: informal right: formal)

Slide 6 - Diapositive

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 - Question ouverte

Also very useful for CITO texts

Slide 9 - Diapositive

The essay-burger

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