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Enroll now to become the master of English conversation you've always dreamed of.

Join now for:

  1. Video dictionary of the 500 most important slang words in the English language

  2. New video each week.

  3. American slang that's necessary to understand real conversations

  4. Fluent (C2) vocabulary you need to use in spoken English

  5. Informal vocabulary to speak with clients and colleagues outside of work, and with students and professors outside of the classroom

ATTENTION: There is some adult vocabulary in this course that might not be suitable for children,

as lectures include discussion of informal English slang and other expressions meant for adult learners.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Dominate english conversation
  • Use and understand native level (c2) spoken english
  • Never be confused watching tv, reading, or talking with natives
  • Advanced vocabulary

Syllabus

Intro, About, How to Succeed
How course is organized
About live lectures
What slang topics to focus on?
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Most difficult topics?
Example Slang: The 5-0
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24/7, the 5-0, adorkable, after party, A-game, aight, all nighter, ankle biter, antsy, apeshit, ass/asshat/asshole/asswipe, attention whore, awesome sauce, AWOL

Learn: 24/7, the 5-0, adorkable, after party, A-game, aight, all nighter, ankle biter, antsy, apeshit, ass/asshat/asshole/asswipe, attention whore, awesome sauce, AWOL

A Review
B Slang

Learn: Baby bump, bad ass/badassery, bae/boo/baby, to bail, to have the balls, balls, go bananas, baller/balling, to bang, banging, bases, basic, batshit crazy, beat, beat your meat, beer me, no biggie, a bit, to bitch, a bitch, bitchy, bish, resting bitch face, bitching, blah, blasé, to blow it, blowjob, to be blue, bod, boobs, boob job, a boob, book smart, boomerang child, booze, bougie, boys, boy, boy problems, bro, brew/brewskie, brown, buck, bug someone, BS/bullshit, bum, to bum around, to bum something, buns, burn, buzzed, buzzkill, bye Felicia 

B Part 2
B Part 3
B Review
C-note, cold shoulder, couch potato, to chat someone up, chick, to cop a feel, canned, to take a chill pill, to cock block, to clown, cold one, to creep, to lose your cool, cheesy, AND MORE!
C 1
C 2
C Review
New C Slang (Part 3)
To have a dirty mind, dank, duck face, douche/douchebag, dibs, dorky, deadbeat, to deck someone, dick, dynamite, dicey, down to Earth, dating vs on a date, digits, to ditch, doohickey, AND MORE!

Dad joke, dank, on a date vs dating, deadbeat, to deck someone, dibs, dick, dicey, dinosaur, someone's digits, dirty, to ditch, a doohickey, a douche, dorky, down to Earth, down there, duck face, dude, to go Dutch, dweeb, dynamite

D Review
Extra, edibles, to eat someone out, to eyeball something, epic, earmuffs, out of your element

Earmuffs, eat someone out, edibles, out of your element, epic, extra, eyeball something

E Review
Flaky, da fuq, fuckbuddy, fam, fucking/fucking a, for real, F-bomb, fender bender, fine, foo, fail/tofail/epic fail, finna, fire/on fire, fab, to flex on someone, FOMO, friendzone, fox, AND MORE!

Fab, facepalm, fail, fam, fanboy/girl, fauxpology, f-bomb, fender bender, fine, finna, fire, flaky, fleek, to flex, to flirt, to flunk (out), FOMO, food coma, foo, for real, fox, freak flag, freebie, frick, friendzone, friends with benefits, to fuck, to fuck someone over, fuckboy, fuck buddy, fucked up, fuckface, fucking, fucking A, motherfucker, da fuq 

F Part 2
F Review
G Slang

A G, a gadget, off your game, gaydar, to get something, geezer, geeky, girl

Gizmo, glitch, GOAT, to goof off, grass, grub, grungy, to guesstimate, to not have the guts, to get with someone, to go all the way with someone, girl crush, girl problems

G Review
H Slang

Hairy, to get your hair done/did, a handful, to hang a left/right, hangry, to hang out, packing heat, helicopter parent, hella, herb, hiccup, hip to something

Hipster, to hit on someone, hoe, holy cow, hood/hoodlum, hooked on something, hookup, hooker, horny, hot, hot pants, hot mess, humongous, hundo, to hurl, hyped, hyper

H Review
I Slang

Ice, to ice someone, icky, ID, ignoramus, ill, to be in, inbred, inside joke, intel, interweb, it is what it is, izzle

I Review
J Slang

Learn: to jack something, to do jack all, to jack up the price, jail bait, a jam, in a jam, a jerk, a jerkoff, to jerk off, only have one job, jock, the john, John Hancock, a joint, the joint, to be jonesing, your junk, junk in the trunk, a junky

J Review
K Slang

Learn: a K, kaput, kicks, just for kicks, to kickback, a kickback, to kick the bucket, to knock something, to knock someone up, knockers, to be a knockout, killer, to be killer, kush/kush coma

K Review
L Slang

Ladies' man, lame, to lead someone on, out of your league, lighten up, lit, to give someone lip, like, literally, lol/lulz, long time no see, get lost, love handles, low key, to luck out with something

L Review
M Slang

Man, the man, mary jane, mind blown, monday morning quarterback, to make waves, man crush, to the max, meathead, melon, melons, mellow, MIA, mumbo jumbo, munchies, MVP

M Review
N Slang

The N-word, your number, number 1, number 2, nasty, neat/neato, to Netflix and chill, nether regions, NSA, NSFW, NSFL, to nuke food, nut, a something nut

N Review
O Slang

O-face, OCD, off the hook, to go off on someone, old school, one hit wonder, to one up someone, onion booty, open relationship, owned

O Review
P Slang

Pad, party pooper, party animal, to take a pass, paws, PE, phat, pickup line, to pick up someone, to pig out, a pig, pimp, to take a piss, piss drunk, to plead the fifth, to earn peanuts

Pissed, plastered, playing around, playa, pocket pool, on point, pot, preggers, pregame, preemie, private parts, projects, to pull something off, pumped up, pussy, to put someone onto something, pwned

P Review
Q Slang

Queef, queen, yass queen, queen bee, quicky

Q Review
R Slang

Rachet, rack, racket, to make it rain, rando, raspberry, to catch/get some rays, real deal, rekt, to ring someone up, riot, RIP, to rip someone off, rip off, off your rocker, rocket science, on the rocks, rough patch, rubbish, to have the runs

R Review
S Slang

The sack, salty, savage, to score, scruff, to see someone, serious case of something, sext, selfie, scum, shabby, shades

Tough shit, to have the shits, shit to hit the fan, shit faced, for shits and giggles, shit post, the shitter, shook, to shoot some hoops, to shoot your shot, short with someone, to ride shotgun, to show up, shuteye, side boob, silent treatment, skank

To skip, to sleep with someone, slippery slope, slut, smack talk, smash, snail mail, solid, to get some sun, to suck it up, specs, spew, split, to split the bill, to sport something, to have spunk, starter pack, stash

Steezy, stoked, stoner, stoned, straight, street cred, street smarts, to strike out, to stunt, suck, sucky, sugar tits, swag, swamp ass, to not sweat it, sweet 

S Review 1
S Review 2
T Slang

Tacky, take someone on, all talk no walk, thingamajig, threads, tight, tool, your tool, trash, to trash something, trashed, tramp stamp, to trash talk, try-hard, turn off/on, turnt, twerk, twerp 

T Review
U Slang

Ugly stick, umpteen, uncle, underdog, underrated, unibrow, upchuck, upskirt, uptight, up to something/anything, up yours

U Review
V Slang

Vag, vanilla, to veg out, to vent, vibes, VIP, to vomit

V Review
W Slang

Wack, to be off the wall, wasted, wet blanket, wheels, whip, whiz, to whizz, to whoop someone's butt, whoopee, wicked, wimpy, to wind down, wingman, woke, woot, to wrap something up, under wraps 

W Review
X Slang

XXX, XOXO

X Review
Y Slang

Yass, YOLO, young buck, yuppie 

Y Review
Z Slang

Zinger, zonked (out), in the zone 

Z Review
Backburner, breadcrumbing, lead someone on, catfishing, hatfishing, cuffing season, deep like, creeping, fling
Dating part 1

Flirting, a flirt, IRL, side chick/side guy, on the side, slide into DMs, swipe left/right, submarining, thirsty

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Helps learners master English conversation, which supports communication in a global context
Teaches slang terms that are highly relevant in informal situations, which supports comprehension of everyday conversations
Taught by experienced instructors with deep understanding of English as a global language
Includes a video dictionary of 500 slang words, which allows for quick reference
Covers a diverse range of topics relevant to everyday conversations, which aids in developing fluency
Requires learners to have prior knowledge in English, making it more suitable for intermediate or advanced learners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in 500+ American Slang | Spoken English Vocabulary Course with these activities:
Create a list of English slang you already know
Get a sense of the slang you already know and what you need to focus on.
Browse courses on Slang
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  • Create a new document and title it 'English slang I know'.
  • Think back on conversations or media you have consumed in English.
  • Write down any slang terms that come to your mind.
Watch 3 YouTube videos on the history of slang
Gain a deeper understanding of the origins and evolution of slang.
Browse courses on Slang
Show steps
  • Search for YouTube videos on the history of slang.
  • Select 3 videos to watch.
  • Take notes on the key points from each video.
Complete interactive vocabulary quiz on Quizlet
Test your understanding of the vocabulary and learn new words.
Browse courses on Vocabulary
Show steps
  • Go to Quizlet.com and search for the quizlet set 'English slang'.
  • Start the quiz and complete all the exercises.
Four other activities
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Show all seven activities
Join the class discussion forum
Expose yourself to different uses of slang and get feedback from your peers.
Show steps
  • Go to the class discussion forum.
  • Read through the existing discussions.
  • Participate in a discussion or start a new one.
Read 'Thank You for Arguing' by Jay Heinrichs
Develop your persuasive communication skills to enhance your use of slang effectively.
Show steps
  • Purchase or borrow a copy of 'Thank You for Arguing'.
  • Read the book and take notes.
  • Apply the concepts you learn to your use of slang.
Create a dialogue using the slang you've learned
Practice using the slang you've learned and receive feedback from your instructor.
Show steps
  • Choose a topic for your dialogue.
  • Write a dialogue that incorporates the slang you've learned.
  • Submit your dialogue to your instructor for feedback.
Contribute to an open-source project related to slang
Make a meaningful contribution to the understanding and documentation of slang.
Browse courses on Slang
Show steps
  • Identify an open-source project related to slang.
  • Review the project's documentation and code.
  • Identify an area where you can make a contribution.
  • Make your contribution to the project.
  • Submit your contribution for review.

Career center

Learners who complete 500+ American Slang | Spoken English Vocabulary Course will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Writer
Writers are responsible for creating written content, such as books, articles, and screenplays. Taking a course on American slang can help Writers connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating content that resonates with native speakers.
Journalist
Journalists are responsible for gathering, writing, and reporting news stories. This involves interviewing sources, conducting research, and writing articles. Taking a course on American slang can help Journalists connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating content that resonates with native speakers.
Social Media Manager
Social Media Managers are responsible for developing and executing social media strategies for businesses and organizations. This involves creating and sharing content, engaging with followers, and monitoring social media trends. Taking a course on American slang can help Social Media Managers connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating content that resonates with native speakers.
Speechwriter
Speechwriters are responsible for writing speeches for public figures. This involves researching topics, developing speech outlines, and writing speeches that are clear, concise, and engaging. Taking a course on American slang can help Speechwriters connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating speeches that resonate with native speakers.
Content Creator
Content Creators are responsible for developing and delivering content that engages audiences. This can include written content, such as blog posts and articles, as well as visual content, such as videos and infographics. Taking a course on American slang can help Content Creators connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating content that resonates with native speakers.
Editor
Editors are responsible for editing written content, such as books, articles, and screenplays. Taking a course on American slang can help Editors connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating content that resonates with native speakers.
English Teacher
English Teachers are responsible for teaching English language arts to students. This involves developing and delivering lesson plans, grading assignments, and providing feedback to students. Taking a course on American slang can help English Teachers connect with their students on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating lesson plans that resonate with students.
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relations Specialists are responsible for managing the public image of businesses and organizations. This involves developing and executing public relations campaigns, as well as responding to media inquiries. Taking a course on American slang can help Public Relations Specialists connect with their audience on a more personal level. The course provides a deep understanding of the nuances of American slang, which can be essential for creating content that resonates with native speakers.
Event Planner
Event Planners are responsible for planning and executing events. This involves coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring that events run smoothly. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Event Planners who work with clients from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for building relationships with clients and ensuring that events are successful.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns for businesses and organizations. This involves conducting market research, developing marketing strategies, and creating marketing materials. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Marketing Managers who work with customers from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for developing marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
Sales Manager
Sales Managers are responsible for leading and motivating a sales team. This involves setting sales goals, developing sales strategies, and providing support to sales representatives. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Sales Managers who work with customers from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for building relationships with customers and closing deals.
Business Development Manager
Business Development Managers are responsible for developing and implementing business strategies for businesses. This involves identifying new business opportunities, developing business plans, and negotiating contracts. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Business Development Managers who work with clients from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for building relationships with clients and closing deals.
Nonprofit Manager
Nonprofit Managers are responsible for leading and managing nonprofit organizations. This involves developing and implementing strategic plans, fundraising, and managing staff. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Nonprofit Managers who work with clients from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for building relationships with clients and securing funding.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Managers are responsible for managing the human resources department of a company. This involves recruiting and hiring employees, developing and implementing HR policies, and providing support to employees. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Human Resources Managers who work with employees from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for building relationships with employees and creating a positive work environment.
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives are responsible for providing support to customers. This involves answering questions, resolving complaints, and providing information about products and services. Taking a course on American slang may be useful for Customer Service Representatives who work with customers from diverse backgrounds. The course can provide a deeper understanding of American culture and communication styles, which can be helpful for building relationships with customers and resolving issues.

Reading list

We've selected 11 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in 500+ American Slang | Spoken English Vocabulary Course.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for American slang. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 10,000 slang terms. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about American slang.
This online dictionary valuable resource for American slang. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 7 million slang terms. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about American slang.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for American English. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 150,000 words and phrases. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about American English.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for American slang. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 8,000 slang terms. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about American slang.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for American English. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 125,000 words and phrases. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about American English.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for the English language. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 600,000 words and phrases. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about the English language.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for British slang. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 10,000 slang terms. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about British slang.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for British English. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 150,000 words and phrases. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about British English.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for British English. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 140,000 words and phrases. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about British English.
This dictionary comprehensive resource for Australian English. It provides definitions and examples of usage for over 150,000 words and phrases. valuable reference tool for anyone who wants to learn more about Australian English.

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