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Task for ING01.Tarea

Write an essay (100-150 words) and give reasons for your point of view. UPLOAD YOUR
DOCUMENT IN PDF FORMAT.

Remember to use appropriate grammar structures, short and well-punctuated sentences to

facilitate comprehension, adjectives and specific vocabulary to improve the explanations of
your writing skills. Write it in the text box below to be evaluated by the teacher.
Situation: In your English class you have been talking about types of communications. Now,
your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Think about the difference between
using Formal or Informal style in a client's communication and indicate the advantages and
disadvantages of each of them.
In this situation, give your point of view on:
1. What is Formal and Informal Communication?
Formal communication refers to the flow of official information through proper,
predefined channels and routes. The flow of information is controlled and needs
deliberate effort to be properly communicated. Formal communication follows a
hierarchical structure and chain of command.
Informal communication refers to communication which is multi-dimensional.
Informal communication moves freely within the organization and is not bound by
pre-defined channels and communication routes. Informal communication is
particularly quick.
2. Which are types of Formal and Informal Communication?
Types of formal comunication.

Memos or Memorandum.

Intranet.

Meetings.

Conferences.

Formal One-on-Ones.

Bulletin Boards.

Handouts.

Letters.

Presentations.

Speeches.

Notice Boards.

Organizational blogs.
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Emails from managers and leaders.

Social proceedings.

Reports and records.

Schedules.

Types of informal comunication.

Gossip.

Single Strand

Cluster

3 Write three examples about Formal and another three examples about
Informal Communication.
Informal
You: Hi Jose! What´s up?
Jose: Fine, thanks. And you?
Formal
You: Good morning Mr. Jose. How are you today?
Mr. Jose: I´m well, thank you. And you?
Informal
You: Hi Pedro! How´s it going?
Your friend: Hey! Not too bad and you?
Formal
You: Good afternoon, Mr. Pedro. How are you?
Mr. Pedro: It´s nice to see you again.You: And you.
Informal
You: Hi Henry! What day is today?
Henry: Today is Wednesday.
Formal
You: Good morning Mr. Henry. What day is today?
Mr. Henry Today is Wednesday.
4 When do you use each type of Communication? So, give us two
situations where it is necessary to use the formal and informal
communication.
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We use Formal communication in situations that are serious or that involve people we don’t
know well. Informal communication is more commonly used in situations that are more
relaxed and involve people we know well. Formal language is more common when we write;
informal language is more common when we speak.

However, there are times where writing can be very informal, for example, when writing
postcards or letters to friends, emails or text messages. Formal language and informal
language are associated with particular choices of grammar and vocabulary.