, CA SU A L, C O N S U L T A T IV E ,

INTIMAT E
N A L , & FR O Z E N
CONVERSATIO
C O N V E R S A T I O N
ISC EL J OY L. SAM BRANO
PREPARED BY: MISS CR
ACTIVITY
Consider this situation: A student received academic
recognition from the school. How do you think a
supportive parent would speak to the child? Would others,
such as a friend or a teacher, speak to the child in the
same manner? Copy and use the table below to create
possible dialogues between the following: student-parent,
student-friend, and student-teacher.
Create your dialogue through this table. Work with a
partner
ANALYSIS
Based from the previous activity, answer the following questions:
1. What is the degree of formality in each conversation?
Place a check mark on the column which corresponds to
your answer.
2. How does our relationship with others influence
the way we communicate with them?
ABSTRACTION

Language register is the level of formality with which

you speak. Different situations and people call for
different registers.
LANGUAGE REGISTERS (JOO, 1967)

A. Frozen or static
• language is literally ―frozen in time and form.
• It does not change.
• This type of language is often learned and repeated by
routine.
EXAMPLES
B. Formal
•It follows a prescriptive format.
•The speaker uses complete sentences, avoids slang
and may use technical or academic vocabulary.
•It is often used for academic and scientific publishing.
•This is the standard for work, school, and business.
EXAMPLES
C. Consultative
• It is used when consulting an expert such as a doctor.
• The language used is more precise. The speaker is
likely to address the expert by a title such as ―
“Doctor”, “Mr. or Mrs”.
EXAMPLES
D. Casual
•It is conversational in tone.
•It is the language used among and between friends.
•Words are general, rather than technical.
•This register may include more slang and
colloquialisms.
EXAMPLES
E. Intimate
•The language used by lovers or couples.
•It is also the language used in sexual harassment.
•This is the most intimate form of language.
• It is best avoided in public and professional situations.
EXAMPLES
APPLICATION
By group, make a short skit using the language register
assigned to you.
• Group 1- Formal
• Group 2- Intimate
• Group 3- Casual
• Group 4- Frozen
• Group 5- Consultative
EVALUATION

Tell what kind of language register is present in the following dialogues:

1. “Let us feel the presence of the Lord and together let us pray the Fathers’ prayer.”
2. “We are in this together. As long as we love each other, no one can break as apart.”
3. “Mrs. Angeles, is there a chance that my daughter will pass her subject this quarter?”
4. “