Informal Language
Informal Language
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.
(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
Page/s: 329
Source: Ferguson 1959
Ferguson, Charles A. 1959. "Diglossia." Word.
Page/s: 35
Source: Fasold 1984
Fasold, Ralph. 1984.The sociolinguistics of society. Oxford: Basil Blackwell.
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Source: Crystal 1985
Crystal, David. 1985.A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics. 2nd edition. New York: Basil Blackwell.
Page/s: 298, 315–316
Source: Britto 1986
Britto, Francis. 1986.Diglossia: A study of the theory with application to Tamil. Washington, DC: Georgetown University.
Broader Terms
- BT↑ Formality
- ExactMatch: https://glossary.sil.org/term/informal-language
