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10 Formal vs. 10 Informal Phrases in English
✨ Download Free PDF 💼 Business English Course 💬 Everyday Speaking Courses Not all English is the same - we have formal English vs. informal English. The way you speak to a close friend is probably very different from the way you talk to your manager or communicate with a client! Informal English is friendly, relaxed, and conversational. Native speakers use it with friends, family, classmates, and coworkers they know well. It's common in text messages, casual emails, and everyday conversations. Formal English is more polite, professional, and carefully worded. You'll often see it i...
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- 87% of the words are B1 or easier.
- 150 words a minute: a natural pace.
- 10 harder words (B2 and up) in the whole episode.
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Hi, and welcome to the Espresso English Podcast, where you can improve your English in just a few minutes a day. My name is Shana, and I'm the teacher at Espresso English. Make sure to visit the website EspressoEnglish.net, where you can get online courses and e-books
that will help you learn English even faster. Let's get started with today's lesson. Not all English is the same. The way you speak to a close friend is probably very different from the way you talk to your
manager or communicate with a client. Informal English is friendly, relaxed, and conversational. Native speakers use it with friends, family, classmates, and coworkers they know well. It's common in text messages, casual emails, and everyday conversations.
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