FORMAL

LANGUAGE
VS.
INFORMAL
LANGUAGE:
A COMPARISON

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1.Read the text:
FORMAL LANGUAGE VS. INFORMAL LANGUAGE: A COMPARISON
Formal and informal language affects us every day. To some people, the differences are
very subtle, and the need to use a more formal style or vocabulary is non-existent. As a
society, the type of language that is used, whether it is formal or informal, is directly
dependant on the culture and customs that are the most prevalent. In the age of
television and the Internet, the need to communicate to the audience at its level has
degraded the level of formality needed in order to speak effectively. Although the
amount of informal language that is used has increased and greatly impacted society’s
standard language, it has left the professional world virtually unaffected. The art of
speaking formally is fading fast. However, it is important to remember that even though
it is society’s goal to communicate to the masses as easily as possible, there is still a
need to hold onto some formality within society’s language skills.
When learning a foreign language, one of the first things learned is the difference
between speaking to one’s peers and elders. In French and Japanese, these formal tones
are brought out in the language’s verb and noun forms.
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1.Answer the following questions:
-1.What does the type of language used in the society depend on?
It directly depends on the cultura and customs that are most prevalent.
-2.Has the level of formality to speak properly declined? Why?
Yes, it has. Because there`s a need to comunicate to the audience at its level due
to the ifluence of television and Internet.
-3.Has the professional world been damaged by the informal language?
No, it hasn`t.
-4.Is the use of the formal language disappearing?
It is disappearing, but there is a need to hold on to some formality.

2.Find words or phrases in the text which mean the same as each of the following:
1.Delicate: subtle.

2.Inexistent: non-existent

3.Kind: type

4.Common: standard

5.To disappear: fade

6.To catch hold of: hold onto

2.Complete the following fax:

Fax
To: C.A.I. “Tobogán” From: Vanessa Santos Carrasco
Fax: 949313159 Pages: 2
Phone: 949313159 Date: February 19 2017
Re: CURRICULUM VITAE CC: tobogan@hotmail.com
Notes:

3.Match the expressions written in informal language with those in formal language:
A thing, something = a feature, an object, a device, a component.
Stuff = materials, resources, a substance.
A bit = to some extent, to some degree, slightly.
Someone = a team member, a researcher, an assistant.
Some kind of = approximately, somewhat
Kind of = a particular.
Somehow = by an unspecified means, in a certain way.
Maybe = possibly, perhaps.

4.Write a formal letter about any topic using the expressions you know. (About 120
words).
Steven J. Ellis
14 Green Place.
New York, NY 15478.
February 19, 2017

Mr. Brian Davidson

Senior Vice President
Anchor Systems, Ltd.
447 First Avenue
New York, NY 10004

Dear Mr. Davidson:

I learned about the Electrical Engineering position with Anchor Systems, Ltd on the
Cooper Career Connection Web site, and I am interested in further discussing this
exciting opportunity. As a graduating electrical engineer undergraduate student at The
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, my academic background,
coupled with my relevant work experience, has given me the tolos and ability necessary
to add value to the position, and ultimately your organization.
My interest in electrical engineering is long standing and my well-rounded background
makes me an excellent candidate for the Electrical Engineering position. I secured an IT
Analyst Internship with Credit Suisse First Boston in the summer of my freshman year,
and gained exposure to the financial industry, while enhancing their software by
developing search subroutine and upload script modules. As a sophomore, I served as
Treasurer on the Student Services Office where I received first-hand experience in
organization, teamwork, and responsability. I have earned several awards while a
student at Cooper Union, incluiding the Bausch and Lomb Award for Excellence in
Sciencie, in June 2012 and Dean`s List in the Fall of 2011.

Please find my attached resume, which provides full details of my qualification. Feel
free to contact me at (212)353-4567 or ellis@cooper.edu for any following up purposes.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to further discussing the Electrical
Engineering opportunity with you.

Sincerely,

Steven J. Ellis