Using Formal vs Informal Language (CEFR B1)

Lesson on formal vs informal language use

1. Formal vs informal

2. Formal or Informal Vocabulary 2 sufficient injustice profession opportunity Formal Informal now sacrifice immediately chance enough job give up not fair Can you match these formal and informal words with the same meanings (synonyms)?

3. Match the informal and formal phrases 3 About … And Because … But If … Many Careful / Cautious Enough Sorry! While / Whereas We regret … Sufficient As well as … Regarding / Concerning … As a result of / due to (the fact) … Should … Several / Numerous Prudential Inf ormal F ormal

4. Match the informal and formal phrases Fill me in Find out Get Get in touch Go over Make sure Supply Tell Begin Check Verify Inform Disclose Furnish Receive Exceed Ensure Commence Ascertain Contact 4 Inf ormal F ormal

5. Rewrite these sentences to be formal They bought an awesome house around the corner. There were lots of people at the museum. Jane isn’t going to tell anyone. Oscar started freaking out about the test. When the cops arrived, the crook ran outside. He checked his cell for any messages. The family chilled by the pool all afternoon. She bought a bunch of stuff at the mall. 5

6. rewrite these sentences to be informal We have pleasure in announcing that … We regret to inform you that … He made a withdrawal from an ATM. Should you require assistance, feel free to contact us. She appears to be upset about so mething. He may not be correct about that. She asked if it was adequate. 6

7. Complete the sentence using formal synonyms I_________ to__________ you that our prices have ________. ( sorry - tell - gone up ) Please ____________ if you ______________ ________________ ( let me know – can make it – ASAP) 7

8. Rewrite this email to make it formal Hello Professor Smith, I’m sorry to tell you but im sick and will not be able to come to class. Tell me what I’ll be missing. Thnx in advance. See ya Wednesday. Jason 8