Slang

  • Expressions related to the end of a job

    Expressions related to the end of a job

    Whether we choose to leave a job or the decision is made for us, there are a number of English expressions we use to describe what happened. The Sack – This slang expression is used when you are removed from a job, usually because you did something against the rules or the boss just wasn’t…

  • 5 British English Slang expressions for….Hello, how are you?

    5 British English Slang expressions for….Hello, how are you?

    As with all languages, there are a number of ways to greet people in English, especially in the UK. While you might have learned the formal greetings like good morning, good afternoon and good evening, the following are slang terms you might use with someone you are familiar with. Hi/Hey – As in the US,…

  • 5 British English Slang Expressions for….Friend

    5 British English Slang Expressions for….Friend

    As with most languages, English has many different words for things, some ‘proper English’, some slang. This series intends to teach you some of these expressions that you can use every day. This article deals with other words that can be used instead of friend. Now these are mostly not specific to gender but men…

  • Video – English Slang – Getting Married

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