Cambridge English: Advanced

Writing Class: Formal x Informal Language

One of the areas in which your writing will be assessed is your ability to write for a specific purpose, choosing language that's appropriate for the particular audience or reader.

Try these exercises to see how well you can use formal and informal language. Then watch our video on how to create a formal tone in letters.

• Formal and informal expressions
• Phrasal verbs and their equivalents
• More formal/informal patterns

Try putting your skills to the test with these two quizzes.

• Informal to formal exercise
• Formal to informal exercise