This lesson discusses informal language and when it should be used. SL.9-10.6 Adapt to task/formal

Lesson plan considers changes in writing style since the inception of e-mail and text messaging.

The Awful Academic Talk and the Principles of Effective Talks are discussed and outlined with suggestions for a more interesting speech delivery. This was originally directed to those making academic presentations at a university or...

Explains what standard English is and when it is used, the difference between formal and informal language, and non-standard forms of English such as those found in dialects.

This page provides several tips for using formal tone in an essay. The tips are arranged into 'Do' and 'Do not use' categories.

Sharpen your use of the formal conventions of English with this self-guided learning module. The module focuses on formal and informal language, making pronouns agree with their antecedents, and common spelling and grammar errors. At the...

This page focuse on cliches and explains why they should not be used in formal writing; it provides examples of other words to get the point across more clearly.

This page focuses on changes in language usage pertaining to "anytime" and "any time." In informal writing "anytime" can be used, but in formal writing "any time" is perferable. Examples are provided.

This page focuses on formal and informal use of "anyway," anyways," and "any way." Anyways is very infomal and should not be used; "anyway" is correct to mean "in case of" and "any way" should be used for all other situations. Examples...

This page explains the use of "anymore" in informal writing, but in formal writing and anywhere else, "any more" is preferable. Examples are provided.

This slideshow lesson focuses on double negatives. It includes defining the term, explaining why they aren't used, providing a list of "no" words, offering ways to correct them with examples, and listing steps to eliminate them in writing.

This slideshow lesson focuses on fixing double negatives. It starts by showing what a double negative really says and how to make it say what they mean. It discusses why they are not used, when they can be used in writing, a list of...

This slideshow lesson focuses on the use of "one" and "you." It defines each, explains the differences, tells when to use each, and provides examples.

This tutorial explains writing email messages in formal and informal style using Hotmail. It explains the steps taken in composing, replying to, and sending messages.