2. At the end of this lesson, you will be
able to:
1. Determine the essence of proper
language use in written text
2. Evaluate a written text based on
the appropriateness of language use.
3. Writing a rigorous activity. No matter how
good a substancial the content of
document is, if it's not carefully written as
how you, as the writer would like to
present it to your readers, your purpose
will not be serve wisely.
4. On the note, you are responsible to
choose the appropriate language to
be used and to regard to the
objective of the writing, the context
in witch was written and the target
audience in mind.
5. Five (5) major issues with
appropriate language that
should be avoided in an
effective and well-written text
6. 1. The formality of the language one
uses should be depend on how
formal situation is and how the
writter and the reader are related to
one another.
7. 2. Jargons or specialized language
used by groups of individuals in the
same field should only be used if the
target readers belong to the same
group.
8. 3. Slangs and idioms should be avoided.
ex. of slangs
* frenemy
ex. of idioms
* break a leg
9. 4. Euphemisms or words that veil the
truth shall also be avoided.
ex.
* He's big boned - He's fat.
* She's getting on - She's old.
10. 5. Avoid using any biased
language including those
associated with any racial,
ethnic, group, or gender.
11. Effective language can be characterized as ;
- concrete and specific
- concise
- precise and clear
- constructive
- appropriately formal
12. Activity :
Write an expository essay about one given topics
below. Make sure to apply the proper language use.
1. How can pets make you happy and improve your life?
2. How to keep a virus - free environment?
3. Why do you want to pursue your desired career?
