Formal vs. Informal Language When to use which?

Formal Language Is used when you want to make a good impression on people in respected positions. You speak in a more traditional way and use longer forms of words when you want to be formal Is used when you want to make a good impression on people in respected positions. You speak in a more traditional way and use longer forms of words when you want to be formal

Formal Language with Teachers Teachers Principals Principals Counselors Counselors Neighbors Neighbors Firemen, Policemen Firemen, Policemen Who else? Who else?

Informal Language Is used when you talk to peers or adults whom you feel close to. You might speak in a more relaxed way, by using slang and shorter forms of words, when you want to be informal. You should continue to be respectful when being informal. Is used when you talk to peers or adults whom you feel close to. You might speak in a more relaxed way, by using slang and shorter forms of words, when you want to be informal. You should continue to be respectful when being informal.

Informal Language with Your best friend Your best friend Your sister Your sister Your babysitter Your babysitter Your cousin Your cousin Who else? Who else?

Change to Formal Hi Hi Sure! Sure! Will ya? Will ya? Ya gotta do it! Ya gotta do it! What do you want? What do you want?

Change to Informal I would be delighted! I would be delighted! I certainly appreciate this. I certainly appreciate this. It has been a pleasure meeting you. It has been a pleasure meeting you. Could you possibly give me a hand with this project? Could you possibly give me a hand with this project?

Formal or Informal? You call your dad at work and his boss answers the phone. You call your dad at work and his boss answers the phone. You are talking with your friends at recess. You are talking with your friends at recess. You are talking to your parents at the dinner table You are talking to your parents at the dinner table You are trying to convince the principal to allow gum at school. You are trying to convince the principal to allow gum at school.

Formal Language Looks like Looks like Standing or sitting straighter than usual Standing or sitting straighter than usual Sounds like Sounds like “Hello, Mrs. Cannon” “Hello, Mrs. Cannon” “Please, may I…” “Please, may I…” “Nice to meet you.” “Nice to meet you.”

Informal Looks like Looks like Standing or sitting in a relaxed position Standing or sitting in a relaxed position Sounds like Sounds like Using slang Using slang “Hi” “Hi” “What are ya doin’?” “What are ya doin’?” “What’s new?” “What’s new?”

Formal vs. Informal When to use which? Brainstorm ideas of when you would use Formal language? Brainstorm ideas of when you would use Formal language? When would you use Informal language? When would you use Informal language?