DISTINGUISHING

BETWEEN ORAL AND

WRITTEN LANGUAGE
USE
LANGUAGE is basically a system of communication
where sound or signs convey objects, actions and
ideas. It is the key to human lives. They can
eliminate misunderstanding by using it as an
instrument to transfer communication among
people.
• In what manner you can express what’s on
your mind effectively?
• Which do you find easy for you to use in
delivering your thoughts?
• Is it by using oral or written language?
ORAL LANGUAGE

• Designed to be listened to
• Designed to sound conversational
• Choice of words are simpler, more informal, and more
repetitive
• Application of thinking knowledge and skills
• Gestures and body language are essential
WRITTEN LANGUAGE

• Uses a larger vocabulary

• More formal and precise
• Can be written and rewritten in great
lengths
• Can be well-kept and preserved
WRITE ORAL OR WRITTEN

______ 1. The language used is formal.

______ 2. It is planned, organized and transactional.
______ 3. It is unplanned, less structured and interactive.
______ 4. It uses gestures or body language.
______ 5. There is a variation in speed when applying it.
WRITE ORAL OR WRITTEN

______ 6. It uses informal language.

______ 7. It is usually permanent and cannot be changed
once produced.
______ 8. Slang words are not used in this type of language.
______ 9. Sound is essential in using this type of language.
______ 10. It uses fewer complex words and phrases.
ORAL OR WRITTEN LANGUAGE?

_______ 1. The girl is excited to tell her mom about her fieldtrip
experience.
_______ 2. A young professional is busy in preparing his letter of
application.
_______ 3. Ms. Gavino teaches her students how to read.
_______ 4. Honeylette is starting to collect ideas for her essay.
_______ 5. My mother wants the company to know her complaints
regarding the appliances she bought.
ORAL OR WRITTEN LANGUAGE?

_______ 6. My neighbors enjoy the food they are eating.

_______ 7. That guy always uses slang words.
_______ 8. A group of students gathers data for their case
study.
_______ 9. The scribe prepares the minutes of the meeting.
________10. Finally, the CEO sent the final report.