Formal and informal style of speech in English

Speech styles exist in all languages, and English is no exception. Mastering the style is necessary for everyone who seeks to master the language and speak it as naturally as its native speakers. Language is part of the image. A bank employee will never come to work in a tracksuit. And an evening dress and high-heeled shoes on the beach will look strange. Similarly, you should choose your communication style. Moreover, every English learner should master different styles of conversation, because even the strictest official has pajamas in his wardrobe, and every stylish lady, in addition to high-heeled shoes, also has comfortable ballet flats for long walks. In the same way, one should keep expressions of various styles with oneself and use them according to the situation.

Formal English - the language of business and science the formal style is used in a formal setting: conferences and presentations are held in this style, business communication takes place, documents, scientific articles and books are written. There are several rules that should be followed to make the speech sound formal:

not. At the same time, it is acceptable to use expressions indicating ownership, for example, the company's manager, it is not necessary to say the manager of the company.

yourself with the list of such words on this page. Try to use "formal" words in a formal setting, business letters, your speech will only benefit from this, and the interlocutor or addressee will be pleasantly surprised.

• •    Go up (informal) – increase (formal);

• •    Find out (informal) – discover (formal);

• •    Set up (informal) – establish (formal);

• •    Free (informal) – release (formal);

• •    Show (informal) – demonstrate (formal);

• •    Seem (informal) – appear (formal);

• •    Keep (informal) – retain (formal);

• •    But (informal) – however (formal);

• •    So (informal) – therefore (formal);

• •    To sum up (informal) – to conclude (formal);

• •    Just wanted to let you know… (informal) – I am writing to inform you… (formal);

• •    Hope to hear from you soon (informal) – I am looking forward to hearing from you (formal);

• •    Call me if you need anything (informal) – Please do not hesitate to contact me (formal)

• 6. Avoid the word "I" If you are writing a business letter, try to avoid the expressions I think, In my opinion, etc. As a rule, such papers are written on behalf of the company, on behalf of the company in which you work. Similarly, in business negotiations: talk less about yourself, your opinion, address the interlocutor on behalf of the company.

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• 7.    Use complex grammar in speech: Formal language is distinguished not only by long phrases, but also by complex grammatical constructions. So, for example, in formal letters and oral speech, the passive voice is used much more often than in ordinary conversation. The reason is that the active voice personifies

• 8.    Be tolerant and politically correct : This item, although it is the last, but plays an important role. Formal speech is an example of ethics and political correctness. Choose your words carefully so as not to offend your interlocutors, listeners or readers. For example, instead of poor, use economically exploited, and instead of old man, say senior citizen.

  Verbs			Nouns
  Informal	Formal		Informal	Formal
  ask for	enquire		boss	employer
  bring out	cause		chance	opportunity
  check	verify		help	assistance
  deal with	handle		job	occupation
  find out	discover		money	funds
  fix	repair		old people	senior citizens
  get	receive		place	location
  get in touch with	contact		quarrel	debate

speech, while the passive one has a more formal connotation, compare: You are invited to the conference. We invite you to the conference. As you can see, the first option sounds more formal and respectful. This is what an official invitation or appeal looks like. If you want to speak in a formal style, remember to use participial constructions, infinitive constructions, conditional sentences, inversion, etc. in your speech.

Formal English follows a few simple rules, so learning it won't be too much of a problem. In fact, once you get used to formal English, you will switch between it and informal English without any problems. Of course, you will have to spend some time replenishing your stock of formal vocabulary, but you will only remain in the black. Learn and try to use a few new words every day! And if you manage to accompany your studies with communication with native English speakers (friends or colleagues), you will also quickly become fluent and confident in English.