Slang and Idioms

Slang and Idioms Course

• Week 1 At the Party

  Social gathering slang, using McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary and online sources.

• Week 2 At the Market

  Shopping-related expressions, with e-commerce forums as resources.

• Week 3 At the Movies

  Movie slang from streaming platforms and forums.

• Week 4 On Vacation

  Travel slang via travel blogs and review sites.

• Week 5 At the Airport

  Air travel slang from dictionaries and flight forums.

• Week 6 At a Restaurant

  Dining slang using food blogs and menus.

• Week 7 On the Road

  Driving slang from automotive vlogs and forums.

• Week 8 At School

  School-related idioms from YouTube channels and student forums.

• Week 9 To Your Health

  Wellness slang from health blogs and fitness forums.

• Week 10 On a Date

  Relationship slang via dating apps and columns.

• Week 11 Digital World

  Digital slang from Reddit, Twitter, and Twitch.

• Week 12 Review & Reflection

  Review and project on slang learned throughout the course.

• POINT 1

  

  Improved Fluency

  Understanding and using idioms and slang will enhance your ability to communicate naturally and fluently.

• POINT 2

  

  Cultural Competence

  Engaging with idiomatic language helps you understand cultural nuances, humor, and expressions that are essential for building relationships with native speakers.

• POINT 3

  

  Real-Life Application

  Apply what you learn in real-life contexts, such as casual conversations, social media interactions, and when watching English-language films or shows.

This course will give you the tools to understand and participate fully in informal conversations, making you feel more at ease in everyday interactions and deepening your cultural understanding.

Enrolling in the Slang and Idioms Course alongside Standard English or Business English offers several advantages.
By pairing these courses, students gain a comprehensive learning experience that covers all essential language skills.
Standard English or Business English focuses on building strong grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing skills, while the Slang and Idioms Course enhances conversational fluency and cultural literacy. Together, they provide a balanced approach to mastering English for both formal and informal contexts.