Common British Slang Part 1

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/common-british-slang-part-1/Here at Intrepid English, we love to help our students to understand all kinds of English. Whether it's formal business English, phrases for exam preparation, or general conversational English. So, when Intrepid English student Tess asked us to teach her some common slang terms, I was more than happy to oblige.So, what is 'slang'? Well, the word itself is a combination of the words 'street' and 'language' and it describes extremely new words that are in fashion. Many of these words enter into the dictionary eventually, but most of them are only used temporarily by the younger generation to talk about the current issues in their lives. What's the best way to learn 'slang'? Well, I encourage students to listen out for words and phrases around them, on the bus, in a shop, on TV or the radio. Note them down and discuss them with your Intrepid English Teacher. This is the number one best way to learn what is common slang now, as it evolves so quickly with new slang words emerging all the time.  Today I’m going to explain some common British words and phrases, complete with their meanings and examples.