第1个回答 2009-10-21
Formal English is more common in writing than in speaking. For example, it is found in notices, announcements and business letters, while Informal English is more common in speaking than in writing. It is usually spoken with family and friends.
For example, we say child in formal English while kid in informal English
If I want to talk with my friend, I would say: “Can I have a word with you?”, while I should say to a teacher or a person who I’m not familiar with:“Can I (have the honor to) speak to you?”
We say ‘buy’ something in oral English but ‘purchase’ in written En I can write to my dear friend ‘I’m looking forward to your answer’ but ‘I’m looking forward to your reply’ is preferred in business letters.
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