In the final task, write a 200 word text about a car accident in the style of a politician making a speech and trying to get elected to power. Write it as Boris Johnson because he is not exactly normal as a human or as a politician. And one thing I've noticed about politicians when they speak is their body language as well. They do things with their hands. Have you noticed this? Now, what politicians want to do is speak in a powerful sort of way, but they also want to be inclusive. But most politicians in like normal sort of democratic countries will be strong, but also fair and inclusive and stuff like that. So the body language is interesting because they can't use
How would the same car accident be described in over 15 completely different styles of English?
What are the differences in vocabulary, grammar and organisational structure?
How should I change my voice to read each description?
Let's see how English changes in different situations.
Styles presented include:
- formal and informal English,
- news reports,
- an action movie screenplay,
- an Eminem rap, a romantic novel,
- a Shakespeare play,
- a politician making a speech,
- a stand-up comedian,
- Liam Neeson in the film Taken,
- and Luke in an episode of Luke's English Podcast.
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