Language Registers

Informal Language vs Formal Language

Written by Neal Chambers

Mr.Maru: I had fun at Doggy World today. How about you? Sparky: It was totally legit. Mr.Maru: Totally legit? Sparky: Yeah! It was off the hook. Mr.Maru: Have you been listening to Sloop Dog again? Sparky: Yeah. He is the bomb! Mr.Maru: I'm sure he is. When do you need to use formal language?  When do you use informal language?  Is it bad to always use informal language or formal language?  There are different types of speaking you should use when talking to certain people.  Let's talk about some examples of when to use certain language. Read more... and take the quiz at the end.

Speaking Styles Count

(Reuters) - American researchers have found a new way to predict the success of a relationship -- compare the speaking style of a couple.
In a study of college students they found that couples whose language was in sync were almost four times more likely to want to see each other again than those who did not use similar language.
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Register and Style

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Speaking English correctly is not just about grammar and vocabulary. EFL learners often find register and style difficult to master.

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