Study Set Content:
●The kind of language for a specific situation.
Language Register
●It uses specialized words, phrases, and contractions that can be exclusive only to one particular social setting and may sound strange or off if used in another.
Language Register
●It is determined by its use and not by its users
Language Register
Two Forms of Language Registers
formal language register and informal language register
mostly seen or found in written communication
Formal language register
e.g. business letters, research reports, professional emails, etc
1.Formal language register
certain writing conventions are strictly followed
Formal language register
avoids “Colloquilism” - using of familiar or ordinary words or phrases in the context of a conversation
Formal language register
avoids contraction (it’s) (it is)
Formal language register
use in ordinary conversations, text messaging, etc.
Informal language register
uses a casual tone
Informal language register
utilizes contraction
Informal language register
uses colloquialism
Informal language register
in case of bilinguals, code-mixing or code-switching
Informal language register
1.Contractions
Formal: The amount of sugar is not enough.
Informal: The amount of sugar isn’t enough.
Phrasal or two-word verbs
Formal: She cannot tolerate his rudeness anymore.
Informal: She can’t put up with his rudeness anymore.
Slang / Colloquialism
Formal: Only food purchased here may be eaten on the premises
Informal: Only food bought here may be eaten on the premises.
First person pronouns
Formal: Various theoretical frameworks were considered for the study
Informal: I considered various theoretical frameworks for the study.
More Examples of Formal and Informal Language in English:
●Formal
1.I am glad to explain the procedure in a clearer manner.
2.The Word of God is mighty.
3.Our disease and illnesses are caused by huge stress.
4.You will be scheduled for an interview at nine o’clock in the afternoon on Friday.
5.The utilization of media in education provides convenience to both educators and students.
More Examples of Informal Language in English:
•Informal
1.I’ll swing by the office tomorrow.
2.I want to hit the sack.
3.He is such a chicken.
4.I know nothin’ about the cash.
5.The cops won’t give in to the kidnapper’s demands.
