Objective 9: to encourage the pupil to recognise different linguistic registers, such as the differences between spoken and written language and the use of language in different situations

  • You know the most common Idioms and cultural-related expressions but do not actively use them.




  • You know the difference between written and spoken language and can exchange them.

Example: Invite a person to a party by oral communication and by written communication. spoken and written language


  • You know the difference between formal and informal and in which situations to use them.

formal and informal speaking










formal-and-informal-situations.pdf​Formal & Informal Language.pdf


  • You are able to recognise different linguistic registers, differences between written and spoken language, and situation specific language.

Example: You can write an invitation for the same event to people form different linguistic registers.

  • Text message to your friend
  • Invitation email to your family/parents
  • Invitation letter to the principle
  • Invitation add for the newspaper



  • You can analyse different language registers, differences between written and spoken language and situation specific language.

Example: language registers

  • Baby language
  • Texting language
  • Street language /slang

  • You use different linguistic registers independently and in a situation-specific manner.

Example: You can write or direct a short play/movie in which the different linguistic registers have a role.
 ‘My Fair Lady’ could be used as an example in which different linguistic registers have a main role in the story.