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But not only regional differences are possible, but also other options such as different periods, different purposes of use or social differences. Let’s try it out with the identical text from yesterday:

English in the style of Shakespeare:
Verily, the Swiss summer doth unfold with radiant sunshine, temperatures most pleasing, and a backdrop picturesque of peaks enrobed in snow and lakes of crystalline clarity. This season beckons forth a myriad of outdoor pursuits and doth showcase Switzerland in its most idyllic visage.

Tabloid-style English:
Glorious Swiss Summer Unveiled: Sun-Kissed Bliss, Tempting Temperatures, and Breathtaking Alpine Splendor! Awe-Inspiring Peaks Draped in Snow, Lakes of Pristine Clarity—Switzerland’s Idyllic Charms Laid Bare for All to See in this Season of Outdoor Delights! Don’t Miss Out on the Spectacle!

English in the style of an academic:
The Swiss summer manifests itself through the exhibition of luminous solar radiance, ambient temperatures conducive to comfort, and a scenically captivating milieu featuring snow-enshrouded pinnacles and limpid lacustrine expanses. This temporal epoch extends an invitation to a profusion of al fresco pursuits, thereby affording a platform to showcase Switzerland in its quintessential bucolic semblance.

ChatGPT has its beneficial options for language learners. One is that you can create personalised texts for reading practice. You have to define the task precisely. The differences can be immense. I asked ChatGPT to write a text about the weather during Summer in Switzerland and let this text translate into various English. Here are the results:

Contemporary British English:
The Swiss summer unveils itself with brilliant sunshine, pleasant temperatures, and a picturesque backdrop of snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear lakes. This period invites a myriad of outdoor activities and showcases Switzerland in its most idyllic form.

Contemporary American English:
The Swiss summer reveals itself with radiant sunshine, enjoyable temperatures, and a picturesque backdrop of snow-covered peaks and crystal-clear lakes. This time invites a plethora of outdoor activities and showcases Switzerland in its most charming form.

Contemporary Australian English:
The Swiss summer shows off with brilliant sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and a stunning backdrop of snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear lakes. This season invites a wide range of outdoor activities and puts Switzerland on display in its most enchanting form.