1. The difference between
informal and formal
language.

2. Informal language
example
Julie and her friend Nat were sitting together under
a tree after having a very yummy and filling lunch.
As Julie stretched, she accidently let out a
very loud burp, “Burrrrp”! Nat looked at her,
surprised, and giggled. Embarrassed, Julie giggled
back at him. Then Nat said, “That one was pretty
good, but I can burp even louder!” Nat
proceeded to let out a very long and loud burp
and they both laughed very, hard for a long time.

3. Formal language
The next day Julie was sitting alone under the
same tree. She had eaten a lot for lunch and was
very full. Julie reached over to grab a book to read,
and again accidently let out a burp. She looked up,
and realized that a teacher was walking by at that
same moment. The teacher looked shocked. Julie
looked and felt very embarrassed.
She said to the teacher, “Excuse me!” “I’m so
sorry, I didn’t realize anyone was around, I had a very
big lunch.” The teacher looked at Julie, and then
smiled. The teacher said “You’re excused.” and then
she walked on satisfied that Julie showed proper
respect for her.

4. Differences -
Examples Informal Formal
Example 1.
Nat looked at her, surprised,
After Julie The teacher looked shocked.
burped: and giggled.
Example 2. Embarrassed, Julie giggled Julie looked and felt very
Julies reaction: back at Nat. embarrassed.
Example 3. She said to the teacher,
“That one was pretty good,
Other person's “Excuse me!” I didn’t realize
response: but I can burp even louder!”
anyone was around,…”
Example 4.
Nat proceeded to let out a teacher said “You’re excused.”
Other persons
actions: very long and loud burp … and then she walked on

5. More examples
Informal conversation Formal conversation
• “Hi.” • “ Hello.”
• “Hey…” • “Excuse me…’
• “I’m going to (activity)…” • “May I (activity) …”
• “See you around.” • “Thank you, It was a
pleasure.”