week 16: formal vs informal language (KLAAR)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Link to the LessonUp

Put away your phone

Put your bag on the floor

What is the difference between formal and informal language?

Formal

to companies or organisations

usually longer

Avoids everyday language

less emotional/personal

Informal

to friends and family

usually shorter

emotional and personal

Is this formal or informal language?

Hi Pradeep!

1. formal
2. informal

I look forward to a prompt reply

1. formal
2. informal

Yours sincerely,

1. formal
2. informal

How's it going?

1. formal
2. informal

Hope to hear from you soon.

1. formal
2. informal

Dear Sir/Madam,

1. formal
2. informal

How do you say this in formal language?

to get

sorry

to get in touch

to put off

boss

to sue