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Oec - Unit2 Notes

Formal speech is used in serious situations that require respect, such as workplace environments, job interviews, and government buildings. It uses precise language, short sentences, and proper grammar. Formal speech avoids slang, contractions, and first-person pronouns. Informal speech is more casual and relaxed. It is used with friends and family and can include slang, contractions, and colloquial phrases. The document provides examples of formal versus informal language and discusses when each type of speech is appropriate. It aims to teach the differences between formal and informal speech.

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Formal speech is used in serious situations that require respect, such as workplace environments, job interviews, and government buildings. It uses precise language, short sentences, and proper grammar. Formal speech avoids slang, contractions, and first-person pronouns. Informal speech is more casual and relaxed. It is used with friends and family and can include slang, contractions, and colloquial phrases. The document provides examples of formal versus informal language and discusses when each type of speech is appropriate. It aims to teach the differences between formal and informal speech.

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UNIT-2- SPEAKING SKILLS

FORMAL & INFORMAL SPEECHES

FORMAL SPEECH

Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and
friendly, and is used especially in official situations. ... a formal letter of apology.

Demonstrating respect among different speakers is the general idea of Formal Speech
but there are two different versions of the speech. Formal and informal speech is very
different. Formal Speech would never involve slang words, colloquial language and does not
include 'hasn't' or 'doesn't. Whereas informal speech would never use the language of
‘cannot’, ‘do not’, and more.

This is the type of speech that is used in formal or serious situations such as
workplace environments, dinner parties, job interviews, and places that require respect such
as Government buildings, and more. Formal language is specific to what is happening in front
of the person or what has happened. An example of this could be when someone is discussing
a meeting that happened the previous day where the conversational tone is in short sentences
and organized. It is the exact same way if you’re writing in a formal way by creating speech
or writing that audiences will remember.

Other examples of formal language/formal speech can be shown below:

 “I’ve made fewer mistakes.”

 “He/She likes it.”

 “I feel really tired.”

 “You did well.”

Formal Speech can be used in many different ways in formal situations but it also
helps create a shorter and simpler sentence structure in your classrooms and living room.
You’ll be able to teach your students to jump into the formal language world by asking them
to say they “apologize” rather than saying they are “sorry”.

Formal language is a great way to feel comfortable speaking in a different way to


other people in different situations. This teaching wiki will help you and any of your students
understand everything about formal languages and Formal Speech in the educational world as
well as the world outside school.

What is required in Formal Speech?

Formal speech style examples include using the active voice, avoiding slang and
colloquialisms, using precise language to express ideas, and correctly using grammar in
written form. When speaking in a formal setting, staying professional is key: use language
that is measured and respectful
What is not needed in Formal Speech?

Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first person


pronouns such as 'I' or 'We'. Informal language is more casual and spontaneous. It is used
when communicating with friends or family either in writing or in conversation.

Informal Speech

Informal speech is speech that uses an everyday conversational tone and language that is
appropriate for everyday life or use.

Informal language is more commonly used in situations that are more relaxed and involve
people we know well.

Informal speech is speech that is casual and relaxed, like conversations with friends. Informal
speech may include slang, contractions and colloquial phrases.
Language functions

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