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Formal English is for work, essays, and exams like IELTS. Informal English is for chatting with friends.
work Professional Verbs
style Professional Details
public Avoid Phrasal Verbs!
In formal writing (like IELTS essays), change multi-word phrasal verbs into single, advanced verbs.
Don't use formal words with friends.
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Watch Teacher Sopheak explain when to sound professional and when to keep it casual. Avoid the "Robot Trap" and speak naturally!
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You should ALWAYS use the most formal word possible.
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Hi Serey! For IELTS Speaking, a mix is actually best! You don't want to sound like a textbook, so using some natural phrasal verbs is great. BUT, for IELTS Writing Task 2, you MUST use formal words! đ
Is the word "get" informal? What should I use instead?
Yes, Vireak! "Get" is very informal and has way too many meanings! In formal writing, you need to be precise. Use "obtain" or "acquire" (to get something), "receive" (to get a letter), or "become" (to get angry), depending on the context! đĄ
Teacher, do I have to use formal words in IELTS speaking?