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Lesson-1 (American Slang)

vijay raj

vijay raj

India

In this lesson you will learn American English slang. You will learn the definition and study the usage of each slang.


Slang Definition Slang is the non-standard use of words in a language and sometimes the creation of new words or importation of words from another language.

Slang terms are often particular to a certain subculture, such as skaters, or musicians.


Ex:


Slang  – ace


Definition-very good


Usage-He’s an ace reporter who always gets a good story.

Slang is used extensively in American TV, movies, music, literature, and in conversations among native English speakers.

06:36 AM Dec 26 2011 |

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ZizooAden

ZizooAden

Yemen

thanks >> i like it

01:29 PM Jan 11 2012 |

mustafakurdy

Syrian Arab Republic

HI


09:21 PM Jan 12 2012 |

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Pakistan

lyk it

09:11 AM Jan 22 2012 |

durnapinar

durnapinar

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

good lesson

08:06 AM Feb 03 2012 |