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Features of informal English

common words and phrasal verbs

• Don't worry, I'll back you up.

abbreviations, contractions and acronyms

• Call me asap.

simple, short sentences

• I graduated. Then I worked for a small company. They promoted me to manager.
  

Features of formal English

Formal vocabulary and equivalents to phrasal verbs 

• We will support your decision.
  

Fewer abbreviations, contractions and acronyms

• Please contact me as soon as possible.

More complex sentences through use of linkers, passive forms and relative clauses.

• After graduating I started working for a small company where I was promoted to the role of manager.