About this printable
Compare language choices across levels of formality.
What is on the page
The printable has eight entry rows with four labeled columns: Situation, Informal form, Formal form, Usage note. Two larger writing areas are labeled Before you begin and What to carry forward. Use a short identifier in the name/project space and define the date or period covered before making entries. If you need another page, repeat that identifier and add a page number by hand so separate records can be read in order.
How to use it
Use the same communicative purpose in both columns and check examples with a reliable language source.
A practical starting point
Name the situation and relationship between speakers before comparing expressions. A phrase suitable for a close friend may not suit a formal request. Record the full short expression rather than an isolated word when context matters. Ask a knowledgeable speaker or teacher to review the examples instead of assuming formal always means longer.
Download and printing instructions
Save the original high-resolution PNG with Download image beneath the printable. To create a PDF, select US Letter or A4 and use Download PDF. The website creates the PDF in your browser. Match the printer paper setting, keep uniform scaling and check that the title, table and bottom prompts are inside the print area. Print one test copy before making a set. This is a flat printable for handwriting, not an editable spreadsheet or a form that stores your entries. Original pages are for personal and classroom use; share the article link when recommending the resource.