Korean speech levels. There are seven verb paradigms or speech levels in Korean, and each level has its own unique set of verb endings which are used to indicate the level of formality of a situation. Unlike honorifics – which are used to show respect towards someone mentioned in a sentence – speech levels are used to show respect towards a I don't want to do that. This is an online exercise with notes to help you distinguish between formal written English and English written in an informal style. This skill is important for many international English exams, including Cambridge First Certificate. To lighten the mood, have students complete an activity, but ask them to pretend that they are writing a casual text to a friend. In this case, you would encourage abbreviations and slang (e.g., “r” for “are”). Ask the students to take the same letter and translate it into something professional and well-written. Essentially, "formal" grammar requires that you check all of the boxes under Grammar and probably most of them under Style. Find these check boxes via File | Options | Proofing | Settings (under "When correcting spelling and grammar in Word"). You'll also need to change the setting at the top from "Grammar" to "Grammar & Style." Tone affects how the reader responds. It’s the way the level and style of writing makes the reader feel. For example, an email to a friend has a casual tone; a letter to the bank has a formal tone. An academic tone is formal, objective and factual. The main thing, your main indicator for whether or not language is formal or informal is the kind of vocabulary that you choose to deploy. So the more informal you are, the more likely you are to use silly vocabulary or made up words. - [Rosie] And contractions. - [David] Contractions. So the more informal, contractions, slang, profanity. Nah/Naw – No. I dunno – I don’t know. Whatever - I really don’t know/You can decide/I don’t have a preference. These casual words are widely used with people you know and are more comfortable being with. However, in formal situations, the words should be avoided and the more formal word/phrase substituted. BdORR76.

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