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American English Slang Terms You Should Know

Learning English can be difficult because of the grammar rules, vocabulary, and making sure that you are pronouncing the words correctly. Another challenge that students face is slang words and phrases. Slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people. While you are watching television, listening to songs, or speaking to native English speakers, you will hear plenty of slang words that can seem confusing. To help you improve your English, here are a few common American slang terms that you should know and try out for yourself: TBH This is an acronym that means 'to be honest.' It is used to express honesty and is mostly used on social media. You can use TBH to encourage someone and give a positive comment or reveal a secret to someone.   Bail You use bail to mean you are canceling plans with someone. For ...

The Best Online Resources for Learning English

Are you trying to learn English but are having trouble getting started? A great way to learn English is to take an English course in the United States, but unfortunately, right now, it may be hard to enroll in an English course overseas. Luckily, there are many great alternatives to help you learn English from the comfort of your own home! A major resource you can use to learn English is the internet. There are so many great sites to help you learn new vocabulary and grammar rules. If you want to practice your English with others, there are countless groups on social media for English learners. You can just search through different groups until you find one that is right for you. It is a great way to learn while making friends with other people who are going through the same experience as you. Besides social media, here are our top three websites we recommend for English learners. One great website to use for grammar is Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) . This site has helpful ma...