Register (spoken)

Formal and less formal language

Ss match formal and less mormal lines from two similar dialogues.

Formal and informal language - making announcements

Two ways of making a number of simple announcements

Connotation and register

Explanation and examples of these two concepts with a short (7-question) multiple-choice exercise on register.

Book references

Inside Out Student's Book Upper Intermediate

Unit 2 Family Page 22
(1) Ss read and listen to 2 short dialogues with different register. (2) Compare words and phrases. (3) Role play (choice of two situations)

New Inside Out Student's Book Upper Intermediate

Unit 2 Generations Page 20 Reading and listening
Two dialogues in different register following on from previous material: 1 - boyfriend / girlfriend (informal) 2 - boyfriend / girlfriend's parents (more formal)

Register (spoken)

See also:

Formal and less formal language

Formal and informal language - making announcements

Connotation and register