[V5] P3: Formal language

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This lesson contains 11 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Hi! Welcome to our lesson
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2. Use the code in the left bottom corner
3. Use your first name + first letter of last name
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Today's lesson: Recap of formal language 

 



Why: to prepare for formal writing (+ academic/business writing)

Slide 2 - Slide

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

Slide 3 - Mind map

Slide 4 - Video

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 - Slide

Study the language (left: informal right: formal)

Slide 6 - Slide

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 - Open question

Also very useful for CITO texts

Slide 9 - Slide

Today's task
Pick ONE of the following options:
  1. Formal vs. informal words (+ 1 last one)
  2. Essay language (advanced)                                                  Challenging: https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/register/index.htm 


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Any questions/comments about this lesson?

Slide 11 - Open question