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    informal

    US /ɪnˈfɔrməl/

    ・

    UK /inˈfɔ:məl/

    B1TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveCasual; relaxed
    She wore an informal outfit of jeans and T-shirt
    adj.AdjectiveNot official; not done by the rules
    There will be an informal meeting in the break room

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    01:16How To Answer The ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ Greeting In English (BEST Answers, Meaning And Examples)
    • "What's happening" is a very informal phrase, and it's normally used with people that you know.

      "What's happening" is a very informal phrase, and it's normally used with people that you know.

    • 'What's happening' is a very informal phrase

      'What's happening' is a very informal phrase

    A2

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    10:16Why South Africa is still so segregated
    • And this is where most of the city's Black people live, an informal settlements called "townships" on the city's periphery.

      And this is where most of the city's Black people live, an informal settlements called "townships" on the city's periphery.

    • in informal settlements called "townships" on the city's periphery.

      in informal settlements called "townships" on the city's periphery.

    B2

    How to Talk About Mistakes in English

    03:14How to Talk About Mistakes in English
    • And then the third phrase that you could use to describe this kind of situation is very informal and some people even consider it a little bit crude, but I could say "I screwed up."

      And then the third phrase that you could use to describe this kind of situation is very informal and some people even consider it a little bit crude, but I could say "I screwed up."

    • to describe this kind of situation is very informal

      to describe this kind of situation is very informal

    A2

    10 ways to say you are EXCITED in English | English Vocabulary Lesson

    07:3610 ways to say you are EXCITED in English | English Vocabulary Lesson
    • It's a bit more informal.

      It's a bit more informal.

    • It's a bit more informal.

      It's a bit more informal.

    A2

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 7 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    10:19BOX SET: English In A Minute 7 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • Careful who you say these to: 'my bad' is very informal and you would probably only use it after making a small mistake.

      Careful who you say these to: 'my bad' is very informal and you would probably only use it after making a small mistake.

    • "My bad" is very informal, and you would probably only use it after making a small mistake.

      "My bad" is very informal, and you would probably only use it after making a small mistake.

    A2

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 10 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    08:55BOX SET: English In A Minute 10 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • So, these are words you should only use in an informal situation.

      So, these are words you should only use in an informal situation.

    • Hi guys, this is Kee from BBC Learning English. Today, I'm going to tell you about some informal ways of using English.

      Hi guys, this is Kee from BBC Learning English. Today, I'm going to tell you about some informal ways of using English.

    A2

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    05:35Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas
    • And the way it is usually explained is that the first language is the one which we use to speak with family, with friends - in informal settings.

      And the way it is usually explained is that the first language is the one which we use to speak with family, with friends - in informal settings.

    B1

    The Vocabulary Show: Dining out - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 10 minutes!

    10:41The Vocabulary Show: Dining out - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 10 minutes!
    • It is a common and relatively informal way

      It is a common and relatively informal way

    B1

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    • This is a relatively new and informal word. You might also hear it called a 'holistay'.

      This is a relatively new and informal word. You might also hear it called a 'holistay'.

    B1

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    • This is a very casual phrase and native speakers use it in conversations very often, but please, never use it in writing, because it's informal.

      This is a very casual phrase and native speakers use it in conversations very often, but please, never use it in writing, because it's informal.

    • but please never use it in writing because it's very informal.

      but please never use it in writing because it's very informal.

    A2