Start with ex. 2 on page 16 and answer the questions.
What is informal language? When do we use it in English letter writing?
What is formal language? When do we use it in English letter writing?
Which examples of informal writing can you think of?
Which examples of formal writing can you think of?
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Formal vs informal
Formal
Formal writing is written for an audience you do not know on a personal level. It is often the main style in academic writing (unless otherwise noted) and is more complex than informal writing. Formal writing is serious.
Informal
Informal writing consists of short sentences and is used in more personal settings, such as writing a letter to a friend or writing a diary entry. It is much more relaxed than formal writing.