Written Language vs. Spoken Language
Outline
Spoken Language vs. Written Language I. Introduction.
But the most common forms of language are spoken and written, which are very different and have one similarity. II. Body A. The similarity between spoken and written forms of language is skills. 1. Written language requires skills. 2. Skills are also necessary in spoken language. B. Despite these differences there is one similarity between these two languages. C. One important difference in written and spoken languages is time aspect. 1. Written language – a lot of time to think. a. Ability to correct mistakes b. Accuracy in language 2. Spoken language – no time to think. a. Contractions, slang, grammar slips b. Ability to correct mistakes, but not entirely D. One more difference between these two ways of expressing yourself is effectiveness. 1. Many ways to make spoken language effective. a. Gestures, visual cues b. Body language, volume, pitch, pauses, intonation c. Eye contact 2. Written language is not very impressive. a. No ability to use body language and volume b. Punctuation E. Last difference is that written language can remain. 1. Written language can last longer. 2. Spoken language is temporary. III. Conclusion
To sum up, the biggest difference between spoken and written language is time aspect. Moreover, these two forms of language are different in effectiveness. One more difference is that written language can remain longer than spoken language. Furthermore, skills are the only one similarity between these two ways of communication.
Gabrielė Sinkevičiūtė
Modern English: Academic Writing
Year 1, Group 4
26/12/2010
Spoken Language vs. Written Language
Language is a system of communicating with other people using sounds, symbols, words. In this way you are able to express your thoughts, feelings. There are many forms of language: written, spoken, sign, body language and others. But
Spoken Language vs. Written Language I. Introduction.
But the most common forms of language are spoken and written, which are very different and have one similarity. II. Body A. The similarity between spoken and written forms of language is skills. 1. Written language requires skills. 2. Skills are also necessary in spoken language. B. Despite these differences there is one similarity between these two languages. C. One important difference in written and spoken languages is time aspect. 1. Written language – a lot of time to think. a. Ability to correct mistakes b. Accuracy in language 2. Spoken language – no time to think. a. Contractions, slang, grammar slips b. Ability to correct mistakes, but not entirely D. One more difference between these two ways of expressing yourself is effectiveness. 1. Many ways to make spoken language effective. a. Gestures, visual cues b. Body language, volume, pitch, pauses, intonation c. Eye contact 2. Written language is not very impressive. a. No ability to use body language and volume b. Punctuation E. Last difference is that written language can remain. 1. Written language can last longer. 2. Spoken language is temporary. III. Conclusion
To sum up, the biggest difference between spoken and written language is time aspect. Moreover, these two forms of language are different in effectiveness. One more difference is that written language can remain longer than spoken language. Furthermore, skills are the only one similarity between these two ways of communication.
Gabrielė Sinkevičiūtė
Modern English: Academic Writing
Year 1, Group 4
26/12/2010
Spoken Language vs. Written Language
Language is a system of communicating with other people using sounds, symbols, words. In this way you are able to express your thoughts, feelings. There are many forms of language: written, spoken, sign, body language and others. But
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