SLANG
Slang is colloquial, or street language. Native English speakers, especially young people, speak this way. It is quite important to learn slang, because you will be able to communicate with certain people (eg. your peers) better if you can speak and understand some slang. As many of you have already discovered, the English you learn in a textbook is NOT often what you hear on the streets!
However, one thing to keep in mind is that slang is not always appropriate to use just anywhere. It is only appropriate in a very casual environment such as a social setting with your friends.
I have heard some students use slang at the wrong times, such as when meeting important people - and it sounds terrible!! They sound as though they are gangsters from a movie set on the streets of LA! Or hip hop artists!!
So please, take my advice: only use slang in certain circles, ie. on the streets with your own age group. DO NOT make it your only speaking style!! You ain't gonna get a good job jivin' like a gangsta, yo!! Not even at McDonald's!
Slang is colloquial, or street language. Native English speakers, especially young people, speak this way. It is quite important to learn slang, because you will be able to communicate with certain people (eg. your peers) better if you can speak and understand some slang. As many of you have already discovered, the English you learn in a textbook is NOT often what you hear on the streets!
However, one thing to keep in mind is that slang is not always appropriate to use just anywhere. It is only appropriate in a very casual environment such as a social setting with your friends.
I have heard some students use slang at the wrong times, such as when meeting important people - and it sounds terrible!! They sound as though they are gangsters from a movie set on the streets of LA! Or hip hop artists!!
So please, take my advice: only use slang in certain circles, ie. on the streets with your own age group. DO NOT make it your only speaking style!! You ain't gonna get a good job jivin' like a gangsta, yo!! Not even at McDonald's!
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