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Welcome to our American Slang Lesson, where we dive into the colorful and ever-evolving world of casual language! Slang is an essential part of American English—it adds personality, emotion, and cultural flavor to everyday conversations.

In this lesson, we’ll explore 100 commonly used slang words and phrases, grouped into categories to help you understand when and how to use them. Whether you’re chatting with friends, scrolling through social media, or just trying to understand pop culture, this guide will give you the tools to communicate naturally and confidently.

Let’s jump in and make learning fun and engaging—after all, mastering slang is one of the best ways to sound like a native speaker!

General Slang
These are versatile terms used in a wide variety of situations to describe things, people, or experiences. They’re common in everyday conversations.

Lit – which means: Exciting, fun, or amazing.
Fire – which means: Extremely good or impressive.
Salty – which means: Upset or bitter about something.
Dope – which means: Cool or awesome.
Chill – which means: Relaxed or easygoing.
Hype – which means: Very exciting or over-the-top.
Vibes – which means: The atmosphere or mood of something.
Epic – which means: Amazing or unforgettable.
Savage – which means: Bold or harsh in a funny way.
Bet – which means: Used to express agreement or approval.

Expressions of Agreement/Excitement
These phrases are commonly used to express excitement, agreement, or enthusiasm. They’re casual and conversational.

For real – which means: Honestly or seriously.
Deadass – which means: Completely serious.
I’m down – which means: I’m interested or agree.
No cap – which means: No lie or being truthful.
Fr (For real) – which means: Seriously or definitely.
Say less – which means: I understand, no need to explain further.
Preach – which means: To strongly agree with someone’s statement.
On point – which means: Perfect or exactly right.
Facts – which means: Completely true.

Learn Colloquial American English Slang with Tom:  https://youtu.be/-nWR0zwGC_c

100 Slang Words and Phrases

Bonjour ma vie

Et vous mes désespoirs.
Me revoici aux fossés
Où naquit ma misère !
Toi mon vieux guignon,
Je te rapporte un peu de cœur
Bonjour, bonjour à tous
Bonjour mes vieux copains ;
Je vous reviens avec ma gueule
De paladin solitaire,
Et je sais que ce soir
Monteront des chants infernaux…
Voici le coin de boue
Où dormait mon front fier,
Aux hurlements des vents,
Par les cris de Décembre ;
Voici ma vie à moi,
Rassemblée en poussière…
Bonjour, toutes mes choses,
J’ai suivi l’oiseau des tropiques
Aux randonnées sublimes
Et me voici sanglant
Avec des meurtrissures
Dans mon cœur en rictus !…
Bonjour mes horizons lourds,
Mes vieilles vaches de chimères :
Ainsi fleurit l’espoir
Et mon jardin pourri !
- Ridicule tortue,
J’ai ouvert le bec
Pour tomber sur des ronces
Bonjour mes poèmes sans raison…

KATEB Yacine

Learn French through literature ☕

Bonjour ma vie! "Good Morning my Life!" poem by Kateb Yacine (Algerian author and man of letters) 

Nell'episodio di oggi, impareremo come fare una ordinazione al Bar. Vorrei ringraziare il mio studente Dewey per avermi aiutato a registrare questo episodio. 

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Al Bar

En este episodio explico que estoy buscando recomendaciones para consumir menos café. ¡Este episodio es perfecto para que practiques dar recomendaciones! ¡Anímate y dame recomendaciones!.

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Ep 02. ¡Soy adicta al café y necesito tus recomendaciones para dejarlo! 

En este episodio aprenderás nuevo vocabulario de finanzas que es muy necesario para la vida diaria, también escucharas unas historias en donde se usa este vocabulario para que puedas practicar.


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EP 8. Vocabulario para finanzas personales

1 Pronunciation

2 Cupboard

3 Epitome

4 Salmon/almond

5 Library/February

6 Definitely

7 Ask

8 Wednesday

9 Stomach

10 Clothes

11 Especially/escape/espresso

12 Probably

13 Yolk

14 Desert/ dessert

15 Women

16 Southern

17 Iron

18 Specific

19 Sixth

20 Crowd/cloud

Let me know how many you got write and wrong :)

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