This article examines the key differences between spoken and written language from a linguistic perspective, exploring various features such as syntax, morphology, pragmatics, and discourse. The study emphasizes that while both forms of communication serve the same basic purpose of conveying meaning, they differ significantly in structure, function, and context. Spoken language is found to be more spontaneous, informal, and context-dependent, relying on immediate interaction and non-verbal cues. In contrast, written language is more structured, formal, and coherent, designed for a broader audience and lacking the immediate feedback that spoken communication provides. The article analyzes these differences through a comparative approach, highlighting how each form is shaped by its specific cognitive and social functions. These distinctions are essential for linguists, educators, and communicators to understand as they shape the way we process and produce language.

Spoken language, written language, linguistic features, syntax, pragmatics, discourse analysis, morphology, communication, language structure, formality.

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