Importance Of Language In Communication
In the classroom the language teachers use is being subconsciously monitored and learnt by the students’ (Senior, 2006). Due to this, teachers will need to consciously use more formal language, for example, “Mark, do your work.” would need to be replaced with “Mark, what’s wrong? How can I help you concentrate?”. In comparison, students’ do not understand this subconscious learning, and will communicate with each other using informal, and perhaps colloquial, language, for instance “Sally, what’s the time?” or “That’s my ball, …show more content…
Semi-formal language will be utilised when brief notes and corrections are highlighted, such as “wrong spelling” or “remember to bring your homework tomorrow.”. Alternatively, more formal language will be important when an assignment is being outlined or letters and emails are sent home to parents. In these circumstances, formal language is important to help ensure misconceptions are not accidently made (Crystal, 2005). Likewise, when in contact with parents, teachers will use formal language in order to present their professionalism and avoid misconceptions. This contact will often be made in letters home regarding class excursions or about a particular