Communicative

Style
 Communicative Style
is the form of language that the speaker uses
which is characterized by the degree of
formality.
is determined by the situational context and
degree of formality. Each style determines
what kind of language is appropriate to use
in a specific context.
 Frozen
Consultative

Formal
Casual

Intimate
 Frozen Style
 is also known as “Fixed Speech”.
 is used generally in a very formal setting and does not
require any feedback from the audience.
 is carefully planned and verbalized as it mainly relies
on the use of words.
Examples: Oratorical Speech Pledges, Anthems,
Ceremonies, Laws
 Frozen
Consultative

Formal
Casual

Intimate
 Formal Style
 uses formal words and expressions during the
communication process.
 is seen more in writing than speaking engagements.
 the speaker avoids using slang terminologies; what
the speaker says is something that has been prepared
beforehand
Examples: Announcements, Welcome Address, Memos
 Frozen
Consultative

Formal
Casual

Intimate
 Consultative Style
 is also known as the “Unplanned Speech”.
involves active participation between speaker
and listener with instant feedback.
Examples: Regular classroom discussions,
Doctor-patient conversation
 Frozen
Consultative

Formal
Casual

Intimate
 Casual Style
 is also known as “Informal Speech”.
 It is a conversation between friends or even with a
random stranger.
 There is free and easy participation between the
speaker and the listener, or even the writer and the
reader.
Examples: Colleagues talking about their plans, Close
friends sharing secrets
 Frozen
Consultative

Formal
Casual

Intimate
 Frozen
Consultative

Formal
Casual

Intimate
 Intimate Style
 is a conversation between people who are very
close to each other with a shared background.
 This style is for people in a deep level of
relationship (family, lovers, best friends).
Example: A family talking about their plans
Paired Activity
 DIALOGUE
Communicative Style: ______________
Nadia: Hello, my name is Nadia. Welcome to our university.
Alicia: Hi, I am Alicia.
Nadia: Nice to meet you.
Alicia: Nice to meet you too.
Nadia: Where are you from Alicia?
Alicia: I am from Nicaragua, how about you?
Nadia: I'm from France.
 Sample Situations
A.Conversation with best friend
B.Doctor-patient consultation
C.Chatting with friends/parents
D.PTA meeting
E. Business discussion
F. Tourist and local conversation
 Criteria
Content and coherence - 10 points
Choice of words - 5 points
Grammar - 5 points
Total: 20 points
Communicative
Style
Determine the most appropriate communicative
style for each situation.
CASUAL You and your friends are in a voice chat while playing
__________1.
Mobile Legends.
FORMAL 2. The employer writes the applicant a letter informing him
__________
that he qualified.
CONSULTATIVE
__________ 3. A student asks his homeroom adviser for study tips.
INTIMATE 4. Romeo calls Juliet “Miloves” when they are in their
__________
house.
FROZEN 5. English teacher composes a poem for his Literature class.
__________