Formal Informal English

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FORMAL & INFORMAL ENGLISH Summary Language Styles .................................................................................................................................... 2 Rules of Language Styles....................................................................................................................... 3 Different Styles between Informal & Formal English .................................................................. 4 Dictionary of Formal & Informal English.................................................................................... 6 Exercise 1................................................................................................................................ 7 Exercise 2................................................................................................................................ 7 This file is property of Business Language Services S.r.l., and any unlawful use is prohibited. For information about copyrights contact info@blssrl.com Page 1 of 8 Language Styles There are three main language styles: 1. Formal 2. Semi-Formal 3. Informal The diagram below illustrates how these styles are rated on a scale of 0 to 10. Diagram of Formal & Informal English 10 8 6 4 2 Page 2 of 8 Informal Semi-formal Formal Business Language Services S.r.l. Rules of Language Styles The following rules apply to both written and spoken English. Language Style: Rules analysis Company Person Know name of recipient? Have spoken or exchanged info? No Yes No Yes Formal Formal Are on familiar terms? No Yes Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Sir, Semi-formal Informal Dear Mr. Donald, Dear Guy Don’t know anything about the person who receives letter. Know title or name of person. Never met or exchanged info. Know name of person and have

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