Spoken versus written language

Compare the messy brilliance of everyday speech with the tight, dense structure of writing, and learn to measure lexical density.

⏱ 20 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can identify features of spontaneous speech such as fillers, false starts and discourse markers
✔I can calculate and compare lexical density
✔I can transform a spoken-style sentence into a written-style sentence

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

✅Select all that apply — More than one can be right — pick every option that fits.
🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9E8LA03