Register
is a subset of language as defined by purpose and setting

Varieties
A Variety also called “Lect” is a
specific form of language or language cluster.
this may include languages, dialects, registers,
styles or other forms of language, as well as “Standard Variety”

• Filipino-Standard Variety of the Philippines
• Varieties of the Philippines

a. cebuano
b. waray-waray
c. Ilocano
d. kapampangan
e. Hiligaynon

• Types of Registers
  a. Frozen – is a language that never changes. ( Ex. Panatang Makabayan ).
  b. Formal – Standard English. (Ex. Speeches or School Lessons)
  c. Consultative – Less Formal Standard English (Ex. Newscasting )
  d. Casual – Language between Friends (Ex. Vernacular Speech)
  Intimate – Language between lovers or other close family pr friends
  Spoken Language – is a language produced with vocal tract. it tends
  to convey subjective information.
  Written Language – is a representation of spoken or gestural by means of a writing system
  – it must be taught to children.