In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Do you use formal English regularly?
Q3
In what situations do you think it's necessary to speak formally? When would you speak more informally?
Q4
When do you use formal language in your native language, when informal language?
Q5
What do you see as the major characteristics of formal English? Are there similarities to your own native language?
Q6
During the Renaissance, grammarians attempted to define the rules for “correct” English, taking inspiration from Latin, which they considered a perfect language. Is there such a thing as “correct” language? If so, how is it defined and who should decide what “correct” English is?
Q7
Given the broad use of informal English even in professional and academic domains, should English textbooks and curricula put more emphasis on informal English? What, if any, are the merits of still learning formal English?
Q8
What do you think about the idea that formality in English creates personal distance? Should we speak more informally to create a more inclusive society?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
ta
British English, informal, meaning “thank you”
Ví dụ
1
In a meeting: “Hey Sam, could you lend me a pen?” “Sure, here you go!” “Ta!”
Ví dụ
2
A colleague brought you a coffee; “Here’s your coffee.” “Ta!”
neologism
a newly coined word or expression
Ví dụ
1
The word “webinar” is a neologism made up of the words “web” and “seminar.”
Ví dụ
2
Thanks to the popularity of the social computer game Among Us, Millennials and Gen-Z have coined the neologism “sus” meaning “suspect” or “suspicious.”
erode
gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed
Ví dụ
1
This humiliation has eroded what confidence he had.
Ví dụ
2
The power of the emperor eroded over time until the country was practically ruled by his advisors.
본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
Loading...
*This material is designed for the exclusive use of Ringle students on the Ringle platform.