Styles of the English Language Even though the English language is commonly used throughout the world; it is difficult, and is consisted to be the most challenging language to learn as a second language. One of the main reasons for this is the sheer complexity of the language itself. What makes it so complex can be associated with many aspects including dialects, regionalism, how it is ever expanding and changing, and possibly the most complicated reason is how the same word can have multiple meanings. The word douche first appeared in the dictionary to define a bag used for hygiene. Over the years, it is much less commonly used in that text, but rather by calling someone an effeminate male, or among close friends horsing around with one
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It is mostly used for “scholarly or technical writing for experts” (193). Formal sentences tend to be “relatively long and involved” because of how precise and descriptive the material being covered may be (193). In addition the sentences use “extensive vocabulary” accommodated by grammatical accuracy, with little to no fragments (193). Furthermore the tone of formal passages is “always serious attitude toward an important subject” (193). The paragraph below gives an example of how formal language is used in a scholarly …show more content…
This is why it is broken down into three distinctly different writing categories colloquial, moderate, and formal. Understanding the differences of the three styles is utterly important for being able to correctly access when it is appropriate to use them. Over time a writer will gain the skills to subconsciously evaluate the situation, and accurately decide what type of writing is appropriate. All of these factors lead to the English language being considered one of the most challenging language to learn. On the other hand, that same aspect is what makes it so unique. It allows an author to express their ideas and emotions through their writing in an academic or exciting format and everything in between. It may take a little longer to get the hang of, but the struggle sure seems to be worth it in the long
It is mostly used for “scholarly or technical writing for experts” (193). Formal sentences tend to be “relatively long and involved” because of how precise and descriptive the material being covered may be (193). In addition the sentences use “extensive vocabulary” accommodated by grammatical accuracy, with little to no fragments (193). Furthermore the tone of formal passages is “always serious attitude toward an important subject” (193). The paragraph below gives an example of how formal language is used in a scholarly …show more content…
This is why it is broken down into three distinctly different writing categories colloquial, moderate, and formal. Understanding the differences of the three styles is utterly important for being able to correctly access when it is appropriate to use them. Over time a writer will gain the skills to subconsciously evaluate the situation, and accurately decide what type of writing is appropriate. All of these factors lead to the English language being considered one of the most challenging language to learn. On the other hand, that same aspect is what makes it so unique. It allows an author to express their ideas and emotions through their writing in an academic or exciting format and everything in between. It may take a little longer to get the hang of, but the struggle sure seems to be worth it in the long