written and spoken languageOnline version Differences between written and spoken language by Miguel Angel Morales García 1 Written language in English 2 Spoken language in English Stays on the page and doesn't disappear. Uses punctuation and capital letters to show sentences. Consists of letters, word, sentences and punctuation joined together into text. Has no visual support - except photos or pictures sometimes. is usually quite well-organized: sentences follow one another in logical sequences and are joined to previous or following sentences. Usually uses quite exact vocabulary and more complez grammar. Disappears as soon as it is spoken. Sometimes it is spoken fast and sometimes slowly, with or without pauses. Shows sentences and meaningful groups of words through stress and intonation. Consists of connected speech, sentences, incomplete sentences or single words. the speaker uses body language to support his/her communication; for example, gestures (movements of hands or arms to help people undersatnd us), and facial expressions (the looks on our face). This helps the listener to understand what the speaker is saying. Is not so well organized; e.g. it contains interruptions, hesitations, repetitions and frequent changes of topic. Often uses rather general vocabulary and simple grammar.
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