A few years ago I wrote a post on language register. It has become one of the most popular and often viewed posts on my blog. It is a long and fairly involved post, so for those who like their information in bite-sized pieces, here is a quick synopsis for you in the form of an infographic: Show  It is important to understand the differences between registers so you can use language that is appropriate for a particular situation. If your register is too high, you may come across as being snobby, pretentious or arrogant. If your register is too low, you can come across as being inappropriately informal or too friendly. It is not only English language learners who need to understand the difference between registers, but native speakers do too. One of the things I have observed in my work as a professor is that students sometimes write in a register that is too casual. Sometimes students do this because they do not want to come across as “stuffy” or pretentious. But casual writing in academic and professional papers can backfire. Writing that is overly casual is often not considered professional or terribly credible by the reader. It is important for students, professionals, scientists and academics to know the formal register for writing papers, theses and reports. Here’s a free .pdf of this infographic that you can use for your own research or teaching purposes: Language Register (.pdf). Check out these related posts: Teaching formal and informal language register to native speakers of English http://wp.me/pNAh3-jV Language Register and Why It Matters (Or: Why You Can’t Write An Academic Paper in Gangsta Slang) http://wp.me/pNAh3-1pr ______________________________________________________ Share or Tweet this: Understanding Language Register https://wp.me/pNAh3-25U This blog has had over 1.8 million views thanks to readers like you. If you enjoyed this post, please “like” it or share it on social media. Thanks! Sarah Elaine Eaton is a faculty member in the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada. Advertisement Share this:
Like this:Like Loading... RelatedThis entry was posted on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 at 8:05 am and is filed under education, languages. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Language register is the level of formality with which we speak. Different situations people call for different registers. Understanding and using an appropriate varieties and registers of language may lead to the increase of chances of being accepted by groups and speakers in a variety of communication contexts. Some researchers have found that those living in poverty are more likely to be stuck at the casual register. They are less likely to have developed the skills at the consultative or formal language registers. Another one, for professional and academic writing, the formal or at the very least, the consultative register, is appropriate. Knowing what the various registers are, how to differentiate between them and when to use which one increases the chance of being related in a variety if contexts. There are five language registers or styles. Each level has an appropriate use that is determined by differing situations. The appropriate language register depends upon the audience (who), the topic (what), purpose (why) and location (where). The five language registers are static register, formal register, consultative register, casual register and lastly the intimate register. One can usually transition from one language register to an adjacent one without encountering repercussions. However, skipping one or more levels is usually considered inappropriate and even offensive. We must control the use of language registers in order to enjoy success in every aspect and situation we encounter. References:http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/language-register-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter/education Why is it important to use appropriate varieties and registers of language in certain context?It is necessary and a must to set some appropriate registers of language to avoid misunderstanding and conflicts during exchanging of views. Speakers must at least have an idea to whom they are communicating with to compose an appropriate language that may help him/her to have an effective communication.
Why is it important to know and learn the register and the different varieties of language?It is important to understand the differences between registers so you can use language that is appropriate for a particular situation. If your register is too high, you may come across as being snobby, pretentious or arrogant.
What is the implication of the varieties and registers of spoken and written language?It shows the level of formality and informality of the language used. When we use appropriate varieties and register of language we're showing respect, interest, comfortableness and professionalism.
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