Stage 5 · B1–B2
Formal register — understand and recognise
Formal register: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Formal register” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: Salut ! / Bonjour.; Tu peux m’aider ? / Pourriez-vous m’aider ?; C’est nul. / Cela ne me convient pas.; Je veux… / Je souhaiterais…. Which clue helps you recognise registre de langue?
3. Understand
To understand “Formal register”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Do not memorise the word alone. Notice what it combines with and where you could use it.
Look at the word together with the words around it. The correct choice often depends on construction, register or collocation, not just translation.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Use “Formal register” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For registre de langue, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Formal register” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
