ESL WORKSHEET - Colloquialisms and slang

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

COLLOQUIAL ENGLISH

LinguaHouse

Oct. 10, 2023

Level: Upper-intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Colloquialisms and Slang; SMS and IM Language; Emails, Letters and Texts; Informal English; Social Expressions; Speaking; Situation Based; Vocabulary Lesson; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 10/10/2023

In this lesson, students learn and practice a variety of common colloquial terms used in text messages and everyday speech.

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/to listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/to listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Joe: What the heck, Tom?! You’re smashed already, aren’t you?
Tom: No way, Joe. I’m just a lightweight, remember? Two beers and I’m done.
Emily: Big deal! You’re more fun when you’re sober anyway.
Joe: Yeah, right! Tom’s a geek even when he’s sober. Always talking about computers.
Tom: Get lost! You’re just jealous because I can fix your shady Wi-Fi.
Emily: (laughing) Oh, stop it, you two. Hey, what do you think of this music? It’s a bit cheesy, isn’t it?
Joe: Crap, more like. Whose playlist is this?
Tom: Mine, actually. Oh my gosh, you’re so rude!
Joe: Just kidding.

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