Informal Language
Definition:
Informal language is language use characterized by:
- spontaneous speech in situations that may be described as natural or "real-life," and
- the use of a "low” dialect or language in preference to a “high” one.
Examples:
(English)
Here are some examples of language domains where informal language takes place:
- Instructions to subordinates
- Conversation with family and friends
- Portrayal of "real" life in a soap opera
Source:
This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library. Version 5.0 published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 2003.