Colloquial and Slangs

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Colloquial Languagw

an informal expressions that are used in everyday conversations

Idioms

are words or expressions that are used in everyday language, but have a different meaning that found in the dictionary

Slang

less formal and not part of standard language. ❑words or expressions that only been invented or derived recently ❑spoken and understood by specific group of people such as teenagers, members of a certain group.

Contractions

-used in everyday speech and informal writing. -called 'short forms' -not appropriate in formal writing.

Intimate

This communicative style is done among friends or family members. This does not need clear articulation of language. This follows no grammar.

Consultative

This communicative style is used for group discussions and conversations. This is less planned and more spontaneous. This style is also semiformql, and the sentence are shorter.

Frozen

This is done for formal cermonies. This is the most formal communicative style, for it is used to show respect in a given scenario.

Formal

This kind of communicative style is meant to share information that is bound by professional rules and standards.. This avoids the use of slang terms. This communicative style is use in meetings, school lessons,courts, corporate meetings, and interviews.

Casual

This kind of communicative style is used when talking to friends or family members. Its is often used in mobile phone texts, chats, or calls. More relaxed people.

Fillers

words such as "uh" or "like" are words, sounds, or phrases we use to "fill in" the space when we don't know what to say. (signifies HESITATION)


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