| When we talk to friends or some members of our family, we use informal language. Sometimes we use colloquial language, or slang. |
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 | Hiya dude. Ho'w things? fancy giving us a hand with some stuff? | |
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| Yo! I'm good. Yeah, sure. Wassup? | |
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| When we talk to people in slightly more formal situations, such as at work or with customers, we use standard English. This is the grammatically standard form of English that is most easily understandable to the majority. |
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| Hello. How are you? Are you ready for the weekend? | |
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| Hello. I'm fine thank you. I'm looking forward to helping my son learn to ride his bike. | |
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| In some situations, especially where we would like to make a good impression . or where being specific in our wording is important, we use formal English. |
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| Good afternooon. Are you prepared for today's meeting? | |
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| Good afternoon. Thank you, yes I am, but I would like some assistance with the figures for the exhibition costs. | |
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