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Free online courseEnglish Slang and Idioms

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 53 minutes

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Explore colorful expressions in English through this free online course on slang and idioms, perfect for enhancing your conversational skills and vocabulary.

In this free course, learn about

  • Introduction to English Slang and Idioms
  • Describing People and Feelings
  • Everyday Social Situations
  • Reacting to Good and Bad Situations
  • Talking About Difficulty and Ease
  • Likes, Dislikes, and Opinions
  • Relationships and Romance
  • Greetings, Personality, and Young Love
  • Emotional Reactions and Relaxation
  • Special Situations and Strong Expressions
  • Talking About Nature and the Body

Course Description

Unlock the vibrant and dynamic world of English slang and idioms with the free online course from Shaw English. Perfect for language enthusiasts and learners aiming to understand everyday conversations, this course dives deep into the colourful expressions used in casual English communication. Whether you're looking to sound more natural or simply want to understand native speakers better, this course is an invaluable resource.

Delve into detailed lessons covering key expressions often heard in English-speaking countries. From money-related phrases like I'm Broke, to expressions of personal status such as Tie the Knot or Get Hitched, this course provides thorough explanations and context. Improve your everyday vocabulary with terms like Eye Candy and explore various bar-related slang. Encounter situational phrases like Suck Sucks This Sucks! and discover regional variations with Hella Hecka.

Explore emotional expressions like Pissed Off and light conversational phrases such as No Worries, It's All Good. Gain insights into describing ease with a Piece of Cake or As Easy As Pie. Specialized topics include John Slang and emerging trends like Online Gaming Slang. Learn to avoid faux pas with Not My Cup Of Tea and describe awe with Awesome.

Gain clarity in relationships with lessons on To 'Dump' Someone and decode social interactions with Hit On. For cultural immersion, the course also covers British Slang, helping you catch on quickly to conversations with expressions like What's Up?. Understand high energy terms such as High Maintenance and Puppy Love, and master revealing phrases like Kiss and Tell.

Expressions such as Dang, Chill, and Beat, Nasty offer insights into informal dialogues. Explore thematic topics like Smoking Slang, Gut Feeling, and Nature's Call. With its comprehensive and engaging content, this course ensures you not only learn these phrases but also understand their practical usage in real-world communication.

Course content

  • Video class: Slang / Idioms Introduction 01m
  • Exercise: What is an example of slang from the videos?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: I'm Broke 02m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'I'm broke' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Tie the Knot, Get Hitched 03m
  • Exercise: What do the idioms 'tie the knot' and 'get hitched' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Eye Candy 04m
  • Exercise: What does the expression "eye candy" mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Pissed Off 03m
  • Exercise: What does the slang term 'pissed off' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: High Maintenance 04m
  • Exercise: What is the meaning of 'high maintenance' when describing someone?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: 3 Bar Expressions 04m
  • Exercise: What is the main feature of 'happy hour' in bars?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Suck Sucks This Sucks! 06m
  • Exercise: What is the correct way to use the slang 'sucks' in a sentence?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Hella Hecka 04m
  • Exercise: What are the two meanings of the slang word 'hella'?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Bummer 02m
  • Exercise: What expression is commonly used to describe experiencing bad luck or a bad day?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: No Worries, It's All Good 02m
  • Exercise: When are the expressions 'no worries' and 'it's all good' appropriately used?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Breath of Fresh Air 03m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'a breath of fresh air' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Piece of Cake, As Easy As Pie 04m
  • Exercise: What do the idioms 'a piece of cake' and 'as easy as pie' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: John Slang 05m
  • Exercise: What are the two slang meanings of 'John'?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Online Gaming Slang 05m
  • Exercise: Which online gaming slang term is used to describe a new player who is still learning the game?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Not My Cup Of Tea 02m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'not my cup of tea' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Awesome 04m
  • Exercise: Which expression would you use to describe something extremely impressive and positive?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: To 'Dump' Someone 02m
  • Exercise: What does the expression 'to dump someone' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Hit On 03m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'hit on' mean in English?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Couch Potato 02m
  • Exercise: What is a 'Couch Potato'?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: British Slang #1 03m
  • Exercise: Which British slang term refers to an 'apartment'?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: What's Up? 04m
  • Exercise: What are the two primary meanings of the slang phrase 'what's up'?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Puppy Love 02m
  • Exercise: What does the expression 'puppy love' refer to?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Kiss and Tell 02m
  • Exercise: What does the expression 'I don't kiss and tell' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Dang 03m
  • Exercise: What is the slang term 'dang' commonly used for?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Chill 03m
  • Exercise: What does the slang word 'chill' most commonly mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Beat, Nasty 04m
  • Exercise: Which word is used to describe a very ugly appearance?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Smoking Slang 04m
  • Exercise: What should you do if you can't find a designated smoking area?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Gut Feeling 03m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'gut feeling' refer to?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: It's Raining Cats and Dogs 03m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs' mean?
  • Video class: English Slang / Idioms: Nature's Call 03m
  • Exercise: What does the idiom 'Nature's Call' mean?

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