Formal versus informal English

Formal versus informal language
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Formal versus informal language

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

We need formal language:
  • To write a formal letter
  • To write an essay
  • To write official papers
  • A scientific paper etc., etc. 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Slide 3 - Video

Formal language

Slide 4 - Woordweb

No abbreviation (September)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

Incomplete sentences (Great to hear from you soon.)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Complete sentences ( I was delighted to receive your letter.)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

Common verbs (complete, order...)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

Phrasal verbs (fill in, ask for...)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Less common words (complicated, perform...)
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Long words (apologies, frequently, unfortunately)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

No contractions ( it will not, she has been...)
A
Informal
B
Formal

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

1. Contractions (it won't , she's been...)
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

Give examples of formal English words or phrases you know

Slide 14 - Open vraag