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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Defining Formal vs Informal Writing Styles
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
Formal
Formal writing is written for an audience you do not know on a personal level.
It is usually the style you use for school assignments and tests (unless otherwise noted), and it is more complex than informal writing.
Formal writing is serious.
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
Informal
Informal writing consists of short sentences.
It is used in more personal situations, such as writing a letter to a friend or writing a diary entry.
It is much more relaxed than formal writing.
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Which Style is Appropriate?
Knowing the difference between formal and informal writing is only half the battle. The other important aspect is knowing which to use. On the next slides are some examples of when you would use formal vs informal writing.
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Use Formal Writing When:
Writing professionally (reaching out to a client or prospect).
School assignments (essays, research papers, etc.).
Job applications (resume writing, CVs, and cover letters).
Communicating with someone you do not know personally.
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
Use Informal Writing When:
Writing to a friend
Sharing a story or writing a personal blog
Writing creatively
Instructed to do so (if in school)
Writing dialogue and conversations
Writing an outline
-> If you are unsure of whether to use informal or formal writing, it’s generally the rule of thumb to start out writing formally. Then, when you make the connection and you see how the other side responds, you can ease up on the formality.
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
Key Features of Formal vs. Informal Writing
Slide 8 - Tekstslide
Formal writing tends to include the following:
Long and complex sentences: Sentences tend to be compound and contain commas to link two ideas or use transitions like 'Although the idea was suprising, the group were very happy with it.'
Transitions are used to link sentences: the relationship between sentences is illustrated by words such as “Furthermore, ...” or “For example, ....”, "However, ...."
Does not use contractions: Would use “cannot” instead of “can’t”
Objective: Does not offer personal opinions
Does not use 'street language': You won’t see any slang or common everyday vocabulary: use 'children', not 'kids', or 'objects', not 'stuff'.
A variety of words: Vocabulary is of a higher level, do not use the same word but think of other ways to say the same thing, i.e. 'like', 'enjoy', 'am fond of', 'prefer'
Use of third person: Does not use first person pronouns like 'I', 'you' or 'we'
Slide 9 - Tekstslide
Informal writing includes the following:
Can use first person, second or third: You can use any type of pronouns, including 'I', 'ou' and 'we'
Can use slang: The use of everyday language and slang terms can be used, such as 'It was cool that…'
Active voice: Sentences tend to be written with a subject acting on the verb, such as 'We chilled the drinks and went out to the sea' instead of 'The drinks were chilled…
Personal emotional tone can be detected: Since the writing is personal, it can include feelings and the sharing of emotions
Contraction and abbreviation: It’s okay to use 'can’t' instead of 'cannot' or 'it’s' instead of 'it is'
Slide 10 - Tekstslide
Match the formal expressions (right side) with the informal expressions (left side) .
Obtain
Request
Inexpensive
Children
Reside
Contact
Finally
Inform
Live
Ask for
Get in touch
Kids
In the end
Cheap
Tell
Get
Slide 11 - Sleepvraag
Match the formal expressions (right side) with the informal expressions (left side) .
At first
Begin
Chance
So
Seem like
Wrong
Show
Need
Appear
Commence
Incorrect
Therefore
Demonstrate
Opportunity
Require
Initially
Slide 12 - Sleepvraag
Match the formal expressions (right side) with the informal expressions (left side) .
Buy
Try
Take
Family
By accident
Lucky
Help
Look into
Accidentally
Attempt
Fortunate
Relatives
Assist
Accept
Investigate
Purchase
Slide 13 - Sleepvraag
Match the formal expressions (right side) with the informal expressions (left side) .
Big
Better
Change
Call of
Put off
Put forward
But
And
Postpone
Superior to
Propose
Cancel
While
Transform
As well as
Large
Slide 14 - Sleepvraag
Study the definitions of the words you did not know
Slide 15 - Tekstslide
Match the expressions on the left with the paragraphs on the right.
Yours sincerely,
Yours,
I was wondering if I could ask you a favour?
I regret to advise you that ...
Signing off (informal letter)
Giving bad news (formal letter)
Asking for help (informal letter)
Signing off (if you begin with a name, formal)
Slide 16 - Sleepvraag
Match the expressions on the left with the paragraphs on the right.
Dear Sir,
Please contact me if you have any further questions.
Dear Peter,
I would be grateful if you could ...
Closing (formal letter)
Asking for help (formal letter)
Beginning (informal letter)
Beginning (formal letter)
Slide 17 - Sleepvraag
Match the sentences with formal or informal.
Hello Sabrina,
Dear Mrs Collins,
I'm writing to find out about ...
I look forward to hearing from you.
I apologise for not getting in contact with you ...
See you soon.
I'm not happy about ...
Sorry, I haven't written for ages, but ...
Formal
Informal
I am writing to enquire about ...
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with ...