Slang and Britsh expressions

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British slang and expressions

What does wagwan mean??

Wagwan is a way to say What’s going on? in Jamaican English, used throughout the Jamaican diaspora (or where Jamaican people live outside of Jamaica), especially in South London.

What is slang?
Try to explain in English

Slang -Meaning

Slang is informal language to a particular social class or group

The language of slang, in common with the English language, is changing all the time; new words and phrases are being added and some are used so frequently by so many, they almost become mainstream.

You will know commonly used slang words

You will know commonly used expressions

You will be able to use them yourself

To keep up with the language

To be able to speak to any generation

To broaden your British vocabulary

It is fun

WHAT and WHY

Now... British slang!

Watch the video and learn some typical British slang.

Write a sentence using a British slang word(from the video or your brain).

1. Guess the correct answer

2. Think of a sentence in which you can use the word

How good is your knowlegde of British Slang?

I'm bloody brilliant

I know a fair few

I know some words

I have got no clue

What does the slang word 'blimey' express?

1. A rude way of saying 'oh my God'
2. Saying someone is to blame for something
3. Seeing something surprising or impressive
4. Seeing something very slimey

When something is smashing. It?

1. is broken in a million pieces
2. is a great succes
3. is drunk
4. is terrible

When do you use the expression: Bob's your uncle

1. Used if you want to say that Bob is your uncle.
2. Used to say that Bob isn't a very nice uncle.
3. Your familiy is so large, you call everyone Bob.
4. You have just finished an easy job.

What do British people actually mean when they say: It's not quite what I had in mind.

1. It's exactly what I had in mind.
2. Err....are you out of your mind?
3. What the bloody hell is this?!
4. I don't want this, but it'll do for now.

If you describe someone as: 'A few sandwiches short of a picnic', you actually mean...

1. That person is always hungry
2. That person is a little bit too fat
3. That person hasn't got a lot of common sense
4. That person never brings enough food

What is in British slang 'a doddle'?

1. A very easy job
2. A stupid person
3. A very difficult task
4. A small child

Expressions

A set of words used in a certain way to EXPRESS a certain meaning

For the following words or expressions: 

What do you think they mean or refer to? Please raise your hand.

I can't be arsed to do my English homework

He's a bit of a character.

Are you taking the piss?

What have you learned this lesson?