It depends on why you need to speak or write English well. If you are a college student, you MUST be able to write in English. If you are an actor, you had better be able to speak the language of the play you are in. However, you might not need to choose. Practice both speaking and writing, and the two skills will reinforce each other. You can do well in both skills.
It depends on the context. In many everyday situations, being able to speak English well is more important for effective communication. However, in academic or professional settings, writing skills may be more crucial for conveying complex ideas clearly and professionally.
No, formal English is used much more often in writing than in speaking. For example, a paper for a college class would not use contractions such as "isn't," but a student answering a question out loud in class probably would.
Formal English is typically used in professional or academic settings where clarity and professionalism are important. It follows standard grammar and vocabulary rules and avoids slang or colloquial expressions. It is also more appropriate for formal writing such as essays or business correspondence.
Speaking is more immediate, informal, and convenient than writing.
There are more English-speaking people in Canada than French-speaking people. English is the most widely spoken language in Canada, with approximately two-thirds of the population speaking English as their first language. French is spoken mainly in the province of Quebec, where it is the official language.
The importance of SPEAKING ENGLISH WELL is that you will seem more educated. People tend to take you more seriously if you can speak English properly. An employer is more likely to hire you if you can speak English well.
Practice by speaking and listening to someone (a workmate, English speaking friend, etc), reading, writing, and even more practice. It is important to understand that there is American English, and British English. The spelling and pronunciation (the way a word is pronounced) is often different and can be confusing to anyone learning English as a second language.
C. Speaking is more formal than writing. This statement is not typically true, as speaking is often more informal and conversational compared to the formal nature of written communication.
No, formal English is used much more often in writing than in speaking. For example, a paper for a college class would not use contractions such as "isn't," but a student answering a question out loud in class probably would.
Because you are addressing larger and more influential audiences.
There are more English-speaking people in Canada than French-speaking people. English is the most widely spoken language in Canada, with approximately two-thirds of the population speaking English as their first language. French is spoken mainly in the province of Quebec, where it is the official language.
Speaking is more formal than writing (apex)
Formal English is typically used in professional or academic settings where clarity and professionalism are important. It follows standard grammar and vocabulary rules and avoids slang or colloquial expressions. It is also more appropriate for formal writing such as essays or business correspondence.
Speaking is more immediate, informal, and convenient than writing.
As you rise in the organization you will be reguid to represent your organization or business so it is important to be fluent and have a good communication skills whether verbal or in writing.
Speaking is more immediate, informal, and convenient than writing.
It all depends on what you will be doing with your English. If you will never be speaking in English, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and sentence structure are important. However, if you would like to speak English, it is easier to use a more balanced approach: practice speaking and back up your speaking with grammar study, reading, and vocabulary study. Since language is basically a spoken medium which is then rendered in writing, it will all make the most sense to you if you are able to listen and interact with a fluent speaker, then study on your own to bolster what you have learned.
Yes! Because children are born from English speaking parents.