Vocabulary: Slang, Informal & Colloquial English (B2) - Lesson 1: Recognizing Common Slang & Informal Expressions

Lesson 1: Common Slang & Informal Expressions Recognizing Casual English Welcome to the relaxed side of the English language! In this lesson, we'll look at slang and colloquial (informal) English. This is the language of friends, popular music, and movies. Understanding it is key to fluency, but using it requires care. Some slang can be inappropriate in formal situations like a classroom or a job interview. Your first goal is to recognize it and understand what it means. Key Vocabulary Slang (noun) | ពាក្យស្លោក Very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written, used especially by particular groups of people. Colloquial (adjective) | ភាសានិយាយ Language used in ordinary, relaxed conversation rather than in formal speech or writing. Inappropriate (adjective) | មិនសមរម្យ Not suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose. IMPORTANT: Only use slang and informal language with people you know well, like close friends. When in doubt, use formal English. Common Informal Expr…