Colloquial Language

In this lesson, we’re going to . . .

• Distinguish fillers, contraction and Slang words in passages or
statements
• Replace/change colloquial words with formal/proper words
• Appreciate the importance of being able to communicate formally with
the use of proper words
Think . . . Think . . . Think . . .

“Thy words reflect your personality”

 Importance of the Lesson

• Will be able to determine formal from informal language

• Realize the importance of being able to communicate
formally
 What is colloquial Language?

• Colloquial language is informal, spoken language.

• It's the way you speak to friends or family members without
giving any thought to what you are saying, as opposed to
formal, spoken or written language that you probably DO
have to think about.
• It is not bad or vulgar language.
 Reference book

• Like slang, colloquial language is informal.

• The difference between colloquial and slang is that
colloquial is considered part of the standard.
• Colloquial adds “humor” and color to your language.
 Colloquial pairs

“safe and sound” “prim and

proper”
“Ins and outs” “to and
fro”
“Pros and cons” “odds
and end”
“Hard and fast”
“By and large”
 Some examples of colloquial speech:

"Hey, how's it goin'?"

"What're ya up to?"
"How ya been?"
"Whazzup?"
"Good to see ya."
"How're the kids doin'?"
"Whatcha doin' this weekend?"
"to Google something"
"Hey, check this out!"
Slang is a style of language that is informal and is not considered
part of the standard language.
Usually, slang is used by members of some limited group-
teenagers, ethnic groups, or profession.
Feeling blue; have the blues — A feeling of depression or sadness.

Couch Potato — A lazy person who spends the bulk of their time engaged in things that can
be done while sitting on a couch.

Cram — To study feverishly before an exam typically done after neglecting to study
consistently.

Down to earth — An adjective for practicality and lack of pretense.

 filler word is an apparently meaningless word, phrase, or sound that
marks a pause or hesitation in speech. Also known as a pause
filler or hesitation form.

Some of the common filler words in English

are um, uh, er, ah, like, okay, right, and you
know
 Filler word is an apparently meaningless word, phrase, or sound
that marks a pause or hesitation in speech. Also known as a pause
filler or hesitation form.

Some of the common filler words in English

are um, uh, er, ah, like, okay, right, and you
know
 Contraction
• the process of becoming smaller or shortening a particular word.
• Since the word contract means to squeeze together, it seems only logical that
a contraction is two words made shorter by placing an apostrophe where
letters have been omitted.
 Match column A to column B.
Choose the correct contraction of the words.
A B
 Find the slang/colloquial used from the given
sentences below. Write the answer on your paper.
8. doin' tonight, baby?
9. I kinda like your style, lady.
10. Wanna hang out for a while, honey?
11. I'm gonna drive you wild, so try me!
12. Gimme everything you've got, baby.
13. Lemme see the lot, lady.
14. We really gotta rock, honey.
15. And it goes somethin' like this.
16. Whatcha, Kinda, Wanna