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Modern English in real life: Vocabulary test - English lesson
👨🎓 Today's lesson on common informal English expressions!
In this lesson, we'll explore some of the most frequently used casual phrases and slang that native English speakers often use in everyday conversations. These expressions will help you sound more natural, confident, and fluent when speaking English with friends, classmates, or even in informal settings. We'll cover everything from greetings to ways of expressing agreement, excitement, or disappointment.
By the end of the lesson, you'll not only have a better understanding of how native speakers communicate but also be able to use these expressions in your own conversations to sound more authentic and relaxed. So, let's dive in and start learning these fun and useful phrases!
1. Greetings & Asking how someone is :
"What's up?" - This is an informal way of asking "How are you?" or "What's going on?" It's very casual and commonly used among friends.
"What's good?" - Another way of asking "How are you?" or "What's happening?" It's also very laid-back and friendly.
"How's it going?" - This is another casual way of asking someone how they are doing, similar to "How's everything?" or "How are you?"
2. Agreeing or showing enthusiasm:
"I'm down" - This means "I'm interested" or "I'm in." For example, if someone invites you to do something, you could reply, "Yeah, I'm down!"
"Bet" - This is an informal way to say "Alright" or "Okay." It's used when you agree to something, like, "You want to go to the movies?" "Bet!"
"Sick" - In casual English, "sick" means "awesome" or "amazing." For example, if you see a cool video or hear a great song, you might say, "That was sick!"
3. Relaxing or being casual:
"Chill" - This means "to relax" or "take it easy." If someone says, "Let's just chill," they mean, "Let's hang out and relax."
"Take it easy" - This is another way to tell someone to relax or not to worry too much. It can also mean "Take care" or "Don't stress out."
"Hang out" - This phrase means to spend time together casually. For example, "Let's hang out this weekend" means "Let's spend time together this weekend."
4. Expressing disappointment:
"Bummer" - This word is used when something is disappointing. If something doesn't go as planned, you might say, "Oh, that's a bummer."
"Low-key" - This means "quiet" or "understated." If someone says, "I'm feeling low-key," they mean they're feeling relaxed or not too energetic.
"No worries" - This is a way to say "It's okay" or "Don't worry about it." For example, if someone apologizes, you can say, "No worries!"
5. Expressing agreement and Giving compliments:
"Sweet" - This means "cool" or "awesome." For example, if someone tells you exciting news, you might say, "That's sweet!"
"Props to you" - This means "Well done" or "Respect." It's a way of giving someone credit or showing admiration. For example, "Props to you for finishing that project!"
"No cap" - This is used to say "I'm being serious" or "No lie." For example, if someone says, "That movie was amazing, no cap," they mean, "That movie was truly amazing."
6. Expressing excitement or giving encouragement:
"Yolo" - This stands for "You only live once." It's used when you want to encourage someone to take a chance or live in the moment. For example, "Let's go on that trip-yolo!"
"High-key" - This means "very obvious" or "very open." If someone says, "I high-key love this song," they mean, "I really love this song."
7. Wrapping it up:
By incorporating these expressions into your English conversations, you'll sound more like a native speaker and be able to engage in casual, friendly chats with ease. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel! Remember, informal language is all about being relaxed and friendly, so don't be afraid to experiment with these expressions in the right context.
Dialogue:
un dialogue sympa et naturel entre deux amis qui utilisent toutes ces expressions. Le contexte : deux amis se retrouvent après ne pas s'être vus depuis quelque temps.
Alex: Hey, what's up?
Jordan: Yo, what's good? It's been a minute!
Alex: I know, right? We should totally catch up. Wanna hang out this weekend?
Jordan: Bet! I'm down for that. Let's chill at my place and maybe watch a movie.
Alex: Sounds cool. I'm gonna bring snacks and drinks. You in?
Jordan: For sure. Props to you for planning all this!
Alex: No worries! By the way, I saw your new skateboard trick on Insta—dude, that was sick!
Jordan: Haha, thanks! I've been practicing a lot. High-key trying to get better every day.
Alex: Well, it shows. No cap, you're killing it!
Jordan: Appreciate it! But yo, I'm low-key tired today. Long week at school.
Alex: Same here. Honestly, let's just keep it chill Saturday. No big plans, just good vibes.
Jordan: Sweet. Oh, also—remember that concert we talked about?
Alex: Yeah?
Jordan: I got us tickets!
Alex: What?! Sweet! That's amazing! YOLO, let's go all out!
Jordan: Haha, facts. But hey, I gotta bounce now. Let's catch up soon, alright?
Alex: For sure. Take it easy, bro!
Jordan: You too! Later!
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