How do English Speakers difference formal English from informal English?

Answer 1

Informal and formal speech in English isn't as big of a difference as it is in many other languages. Generally, however, formal speech in English is easily recognized by your posture (straightened back, not slouching), titles spoken ("yes, sir" or "yes, ma'am"), and not as many sentence fillers are used (um, err, you see... etc.) and time is spent thinking up a reply rather just blurting out anything.

The typical English speaker uses slang and informal speech to all except elders and people in high professions; as well as if they are in trouble. Of course, there are plenty of exceptions to this.

Answer 2

It's all very subjective, if you use proper grammar, and shun slang, that's already a somewhat formal language, and it's appropriate for all situations.

You only get more formal than that if you are a Lawyer or something. You learn to use the more formal language at the University.

Answer 3

Informal is the use of slang, incorrect pronunciation and enunciation, the use of contractions.

Formal is the opposite, like the Queen's English.

Answer 4

To me, the formal English is the British English and American English is the casual version with differences in slang.

Answer 5

how you address someone, "hello" as opposed to "hey", if you use slang or not, if you shorten sentences ex. "Hello Mr. Mike , What is happenning? " and informal would be "Hey mike, what's going on?" basicly who you are talking too and if you slang words or not.

Answer 6

THE ACCENT IS THE BIGGEST THING SLANG

Answer 7

slang

Answer 8

me dont know...... :) lol