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FACTS and FAM – AMERICAN SLANG

FACTS and FAM – AMERICAN SLANG

Learn American English slang:  Fam and #FACTS.  Get the facts! Instagram posts with #FACTS:  https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/facts/ and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!  … [Read more...]

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SPILLING TEA – AMERICAN SLANG

SPILLING TEA – AMERICAN SLANG

Learn American English slang – “spilling tea” (this is a fun one!) Buzzfeed article on spilling tea:  https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/how-interesting-tell-me-more?utm_term=.dtDVKpvDD#.ltZd2aARR and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!  … [Read more...]

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AMERICAN SLANG: SALTY, CAN’T EVEN

AMERICAN SLANG:  SALTY, CAN’T EVEN

Learn American English slang:  salty, can’t even.  Listen to the podcast on slang:  https://rachelsenglish.com/podcast/002-american-english-slang/ and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!  … [Read more...]

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AMERICAN SLANG: DOPE, SAVAGE, HYPE

AMERICAN SLANG:  DOPE, SAVAGE, HYPE

Learn American English slang:  dope, savage, hype.  Listen to the podcast on slang:  https://rachelsenglish.com/podcast/002-american-english-slang/ and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!  … [Read more...]

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AMERICAN SLANG: EXTRA, CRINGEY, BASIC

AMERICAN SLANG:  EXTRA, CRINGEY, BASIC

Learn American English slang:  extra, cringey (or cringy!), basic.  Listen to the new podcast on slang:  https://rachelsenglish.com/podcast/002-american-english-slang/ and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!  … [Read more...]

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AMERICAN SLANG: CRISP, LIT, EPIC

AMERICAN SLANG:  CRISP, LIT, EPIC

Learn American English slang:  crisp, lit, and epic.  Listen to the new podcast on slang:  https://rachelsenglish.com/podcast/002-american-english-slang/ and be sure to subscribe to the new podcast!  … [Read more...]

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AMERICAN SLANG: BAE, GOAT, AF

AMERICAN SLANG:  BAE, GOAT, AF

Learn American English slang, the acronyms bae, GOAT, and AF.  Listen to the new podcast on slang:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/002-american-english-slang-fly-throw-shade-and-more/id1260073690?i=1000389984250&mt=2 and be sure to … [Read more...]

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American Slang – On Fleek, Snatched

American Slang – On Fleek, Snatched

It’s the summer of slang! Each video in July and August will go over American slang.  Learn the difference between slang and idioms, and the term ‘on fleek’ and ‘snatched’ in this video.  See the whole summer of slang playlist … [Read more...]

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American English Slang – How to use DUMB

  Slang is something even some Americans have problems with!  :)  My husband, who works at a high school, said this is one his high schoolers use all the time. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]

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