Spoken English is the use of words, phrases, and sentences to communicate with others. It's a natural and widespread way to share ideas and feelings.
Features of spoken English
- More natural: Spoken English is the more natural way to communicate than written English.
- Less complex: Spoken English is grammatically less complex than written English.
- Shorter words and phrases: Spoken English uses shorter and simpler words and phrases.
- More active verbs: Spoken English uses more active verbs than written English.
Fewer subordinate clauses: Spoken English has fewer subordinate clauses than written English.
Fewer prepositional phrases: Spoken English has fewer prepositional phrases than written English.
Examples of spoken English
Conversations with friends, family, or colleagues
Sharing thoughts and ideas
Expressing feelings