spoken vs written epr
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Spoken Spoken vsvs Written Written LanguageLanguage
How is spoken How is spoken
language language
different from written different from written
language?language?
Some key features of Some key features of
written and spoken language written and spoken language
Written
planned
more organized
transactional (not
immediate)
Spoken
generally unplanned
less structured
interactive
(immediate)
Other Key Features of Spoken Language
• Repetitive
• Transient unless recorded
• Simple Vocabulary
• Spoken Grammar
• Intonation
• Variation in speed
• Loudness or
softness of voice
• Gestures - body
language
• Facial expressions
• Stress
• Rhythm
• Interruptions
• Pausing and phrasing
• Immediate feedback
What features of spoken language are shown here? Other Key Features of Written Language
•Permanent material record•Possibility of multiple drafts
•Lexical density•Complex and intricate
•Written grammar•Lay-out and graphical effects
•Punctuation marks•Usually no immediate feedback
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What features of written language are shown here?
Some interesting facts...
•Speech comes before writing historically.
•Many languages lack a written form.
•Many individuals cannot use written language.
•Children automatically learn to speak,
but have to be taught how to read.
How is spoken How is spoken
language language
different from written different from written
language?language?
Further Explorations:
Written &
Spoken Language
Main Differences
Soundsvs
Letters
Permanency&
Redundancy
Formality &
Function
Vocabulary &
SentencesStrategies
Interaction between
listener/reader and
speaker/writer
1-Formality:
Which is usually more formal?
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1-Formality
Examples:
•A written note might say,
"Would you like to go out to lunch? “
• The person who would write that note, might alternatively say, in person,
"You wanna go out for lunch? "
Examples
• because • kuz • "I don't wanna go to the party,
kuz it sounds boring."
• bet you • betcha • "I betcha can't eat ten hot
dogs!"
• could have + consonant • kuda
• got you • gotcha • "I gotcha that candy bar you
asked for."
• has to • hasta • "He hasta know how much he
means to me."
• have to • hafta • "I hafta clean the house before
I go out."
2- Spoken and Written Grammar
• Some grammatical constructions are only used in
writing, as are some kinds of
vocabulary, such as some
complex chemical and legal terms.
• Some types of vocabulary are
used only or mainly in speech.
These include slang expressions, and tags like
y'know, like, etc.
3. On words and sentences
Which require simpler words and
shorter sentences?
3. On words and sentences
• Spoken language uses words with fewer syllables than the
written language.
• Written language tends to be more complex and intricate than speech with longer sentences and many subordinate clauses.
• However some forms of written language, such as instant messages and email, are closer to spoken language.
• Speech usually consists of idea units.
4- Sounds and Letters
Written:
I want to go to the store
Spoken :
I wanna go to the store
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Sounds and Letters
• Writers can make use of punctuation, headings, layout, colors and other graphical effects in their
written texts. Such things are not available in speech
• Speech can use timing, tone, volume, and timbre to
add emotional context.
Finally .. redundancy
Which is more tolerant of redundancies and repetitions?
Finally …redundancy
• Spoken language tends to be full of repetitions, incomplete sentences, corrections, and interruptions.
• Some exceptions to these are formal speeches and other scripted forms of speech, such as news reports and scripts for plays and films.
Conclusion
Why is it important to know the difference
between spoken and written language?
Why is it important to know the difference between spoken and written language?
-To improve our communication skills by using
appropriate forms and strategies
-Examples
-Using shorter sentences and simpler words when speaking.
-Using appropriate pausing and intonation when
speaking.
-For writing?
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Partial List of Sources or References
• http://www.textator.lv/en/articles/internet-texts/instant-
messaging/spoken-vs-written-language
• http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-written-
and-spoken-language/
• www.willis-elt.co.uk/documents/Fullhandout_000.doc
• faculty.ksu.edu.sa/inaam/Stylistics/.../SpokenSpokenSpokenSpoken%20Vs%20WrittenWrittenWrittenWritten.ppt