Having learned the materials in Session 1, now please discuss the following questions.

How do you distinguish between informal and formal English language and why do you think it is important
to learn both languages?
Compare these two sentences.
A) Sorry, but we can’t meet this deadline.

B) We regret to inform you that we will not be able to meet this deadline.

What do you think is the difference between sentence A and sentence B? Explain your answer based on
this week’s learning material

3. How would you explain the difference between slang and colloquialism? Please provide 2 (two)
examples of each.

For question 1, 2, and 3, you can answer either in English or Indonesian.

(Setelah mempelajari materi di Sesi 1, sekarang silahkan diskusikan pertanyaan-pertanyaan berikut.

Bagaimana Anda membedakan antara bahasa Inggris informal dan formal dan mengapa menurut Anda penting
untuk mempelajari kedua bahasa tersebut?
Bandingkan dua kalimat ini.
A) Maaf, tetapi kami tidak dapat memenuhi tenggat waktu ini.

B) Kami menyesal memberi tahu Anda bahwa kami tidak dapat memenuhi tenggat waktu ini.

Menurut Anda apa perbedaan antara kalimat A dan kalimat B? Jelaskan jawaban Anda berdasarkan materi
pembelajaran minggu ini

3. Bagaimana Anda menjelaskan perbedaan antara bahasa gaul dan bahasa sehari-hari? Berikan masing-masing
2 (dua) contoh.

Untuk pertanyaan 1, 2, dan 3, Anda dapat menjawab dalam bahasa Inggris atau bahasa Indonesia.

How do you distinguish between informal and formal English language?

Perbedaan antara bahasa Inggris informal dan formal adalah sebagai berikut:
1. Bahasa Inggris informal:
Bahasa Inggris informal adalah bahasa Inggris yang dipakai dalam percakapan sehari-hari oleh sebagian orang
dalam membicarakan kejadian-kejadian sehari-hari dalam suasana santai baik itu dalam lisan maupun
tertulis. Bahasa informal ini termsuk istilah slang, singkatan atau ekspresi yang terlihat spontan. Contoh: Hey
guys, why don’t you move this sucker out of the way!
2. Bahasa Inggris formal:  
Bahasa Inggris formal adalah bahasa Inggris yang dipakai dalam acara-acara resmi baik lisan maupun tertulis
seperti: meeting kantor, rapat tahunan, kuliah akademis, pidato kenegaraan, kegiatan pengadilan, dll. Contoh: The
fact that our profit is getting lower this year, it does not stop us from reinvesting more in some potential market this
coming quarter.
Why do you think it is important to learn both languages?
Mengapa penting untuk mempelajari kedua bahasa tersebut (informal dan formal)?
Adalah sangat penting untuk mempelajari kedua bahasa tersebut karena dengan mengerti keduanya kita tidak akan
terlewatkan atau kehilangan informasi-informasi penting untuk kepentingan tertentu. Memiliki dan mengerti
informasi yang disampaikan baik dalam kondisi informal ataupun formal akan membuat kita lebih percaya diri
dalam mengambil segala keputusan baik di level resmi maupun di level keluarga, teman ataupun perorangan.
Terkadang banyak informasi yang tersirat dalam bahasa-bahasa sehari-hari seperti slang di masyarakat, yang telah
 diturun-temurunkan berabad-abad lamanya dan menjadi suatu ungkapan/terminologi umum. Contoh: What in the
world! (Ada-ada saja!), I am ready to hit the hay (Saya mau tidur).
How would you explain the difference between slang and colloquialism?
Bagaimana anda menjelaskan perbedaan antara slang dan colloquialism?
Perbedaan antara slang dan colloquialism adalah:
1. Slang:
Slang adalah istilah bahasa informal yang sering digunakan sehari-hari oleh sekelompok orang tertentu seperti anak-
anak muda atau orang-orang dari profesi tertentu dalam berbicara atau chatting di sosial media. Slang lebih sering
digunakan dalam percakapan lisan daripada tertulis. Slang banyak digunakan antar kelompok sosial tertentu dan
juga antara orang-orang yang kenal baik satu sama lain.
Contoh kala slang:
 Dope (keren, luar biasa)
 OMG (Oh my God!)
 Noob/newbie (pemula)
 LOL (Laugh out loud/Tertawa terpingkal-pingkal)
2. Colloquialism:
Colloquialism adalah penggunaan istilah informal yang mengandung suatu kata-kata atau ekspresi tertentu yang
digunakan oleh orang-orang biasa. Biasanya ungkapan pada colloquialism ini cenderung berupa ungkapan-
ungkapan yang lebih panjang dari pada slang.
Contoh:
 Hey, what’s up? (Hi, pa kabar?)
 How’s it going, my friend? (Pa kabar, sobatku?)
 I’m gonna leave soon. (Saya ingin pulang segera.)
 I don’t wanna go. (Saya tidak mau pergi.)

How do you distinguish between informal and formal English language?

The difference between informal and formal English is as follows:
1. Informal English:
Informal English is English that is used in everyday conversation by some people in discussing daily events in a
relaxed atmosphere both orally and in writing. This informal language includes slang terms, abbreviations or
expressions that seem spontaneous. Example: Hey guys, why don't you move this sucker out of the way!

2. Formal English:
Formal English is the English language used in official events, both spoken and written, such as: office meetings,
annual meetings, academic lectures, state speeches, court events, etc. Example: The fact that our profit is getting
lower this year, it does not stop us from reinvesting more in some potential market this coming quarter.

Why do you think it is important to learn both languages?

Why is it important to learn both languages (informal and formal)?
It is very important to learn both languages because by understanding both we will not be missed or lose important
information for certain purposes. Having and understanding the information conveyed both in informal and formal
conditions will make us more confident in making all decisions both at the official level and at the level of family,
friends or individuals. Sometimes a lot of information is implied in everyday language such as slang in society,
which has been passed down for centuries and has become a common expression/terminology. Example: What in
the world! (What's up!), I am ready to hit the hay (I want to sleep).
How would you explain the difference between slang and colloquialism?
The difference between slang and colloquialism is:
1. Slang:
Slang is an informal language term that is often used everyday by certain groups of people such as young people or
people from certain professions when speaking or chatting on social media. Slang is used more often in spoken
conversation than in writing. Slang is widely used between certain social groups and also between people who know
each other well.
 Slang example:
• Dope (cool, awesome)
• OMG (Oh my God!)
• Noob/newbie (beginner)
• LOL (Laugh out loud)
2. Colloquialism:
Colloquialism is the use of informal terms that contain certain words or expressions used by ordinary people.
Usually the expressions in colloquialism tend to be longer phrases than slang.
Example:
• Hi, what's up? (Hi, how are you?)
• How's it going, my friend?
• I'm gonna leave soon.
• I don't want to go.

Latihan Sesi 1
Which one from the expression below is a formal English language?
 We regret to inform you that the delivery will be delayed.
C o r r e c t a n s w e r .
 It was raining cats and dogs.
 They’ve made fewer mistakes.
 I don’t believe that the results are accurate.

Which one from the expression below is an informal English language?

 I am afraid your child is experiencing difficulty.
 I would be very grateful if you could assist me.
 I’m sorry, but I can’t attend the meeting tomorrow.
C o r r e c t a n s w e r .
 I would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Which one from the expression below is a cliché?

 Win-win situation
 You can’t judge a book by its cover.
C o r r e c t a n s w e r .
 I'm getting tired of this junk.
 Right wing

Which one from the expression below is a slang?

 Time will tell
 Kick the bucket
 Swag
C o r r e c t a n s w e r .
 Happily, ever after

Which one from the expression below is an abbreviation?

 Y’all
 IMHO
C o r r e c t a n s w e r .
 Wanna
 What's up?