Where We

Live
Unit 3
 What
to
expect…
You will learn about :

● home, neighbourhood, and places to live

● the characteristics of the language/tone used in forums and emails.
● the differences between formal and informal talk
● The different ways to use tone and inflections to make a persuasive effect
 Persuade
Verb type: Transitive verb

Definition:

● To convince
● To cause to believe
● To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by
means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty

PERSUASIVE (adj): Persuasive language; persuasive speech.

What’s your take?
● Does this image make you
think of home?
● What is your impression of
this place?
● List some advantages and
disadvantages of living here.
● Why do you reckon these
houses are brightly coloured?
 Home …
is a word that has different meaning to everyone.

It is more than just a place of dwelling; it is tied to feelings, relationships, comfort,

convenience, routine…

It is where you can be your most authentic self…why?

“My home…” versus “Eh, it’s just a place to live”.

That is why you feel HOMESICK
when away from home.

HOW DO THESE FEELINGS OF

COMFORT AND
BELONGINGNESS REFLECT IN
YOU AS A PERSON?
Our level of comfort and the amount of weight we place in The register of language is influenced by:
the conversation or context reflect in our body language and
spoken and written language. This is called…

1. the context (where/when/text type)

Register
Register refers to the level of formality or the style
2. the audience (who)
3. the purpose (why).
that we use depending on :
It can be traced in the
➔ the context
➔ the social expectations. ➔ Vocabulary
➔ Grammar
➔ Tone and Modality
Of the language we use.
Can you “Figure out” the Cap and
register?
When the researcher heated up the mixture, it
combusted.

When the researcher heated up the mix, it went up in

flames.
types of registers
1. Formal Register:
➔ Used in professional,
official or formal contexts.
➔ E.g: academic papers,
official documents, official
events, speeches, in
conversation with
authoritative figures, etc.
➔ Characterised by complex
vocabulary, precise
grammar, and polite tone.
2. Neutral Register:
➔ Used in everyday
conversations.
➔ E.g: work emails,
conversations with
colleagues, teachers, all
semi-formal writing, etc.
➔ Not overly polite or formal.
3. Informal Register:
➔ Casual or colloquial
language.
➔ Uses contractions, slangs,
and casual tone.
➔ E.g: When conversing with
friends and family
members.
Change register:

1. Formal: Please be informed that the meeting has been rescheduled

to next Monday at 2:00 PM.
2. Formal: We regret to inform you that your application was not
successful.
3. Informal: Hey, just wanted to give you a quick update on how the
project's going.
4. Informal: Please don't use your phones during the presentation.
Formal: In the event of an Informal: If there's an
emergency... emergency...

Formal: As per our conversation... Informal: Like we talked about…

Formal: We anticipate that... Informal: We expect that...

Formal: Please advise... Informal: Let me know...

Formal: With reference to... Informal: About…

Formal: Please let me know…; Please Informal: Let me know…

inform…
Make your prediction on
what register the
conversation on the
forum would take.

Can you find elements to

support it?
Formal, neutral, informal → REGISTER

Context
Audience
Purpose

Home ; Colloquial language and formal

language
See you next
week!