Vocabulary can be a problem, especially in a language such as English. English has so many different levels, types and versions. Usually what is taught in the ESL classroom are standard terms or expressions. Unfortunately, generally in casual conversation, on the radio, on TV, in songs, in the movies and in many magazines and popular books, very rarely is the standard form used. Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. Not all non-standard English is vulgar. However, English does, as well as every language, have words words, phrases, idioms, expressions and proverbs which are not appropriate to all audiences, especially audiences of people who are not adults. Wylcomenetwork.com has created hundreds of such cards. If you are interested in how English can not be used to insult, to make off-color jokes or to demonstrate one's anger or dissatisfaction, Wylcomenetwork istudycards fit the bill. Some of the cards, without a doubt, are vulgar; however, many are much more subtle. They are more in the area of double-entendres. Many cards are appropriate for adults only because some of the synonyms or meanings for a particular phrase or expression are insulting or vulgar. However, do not be fooled. This area of English is very important. It is from this part of English that the vocabulary for many popular books and magazines, informal conversation, movies, television and music, especially rap and hip-hop, are taken. (contains 9 sets of istudycards)
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Inappropriate vocabulary is not only a problem for non-native speakers of English. It is also difficult for speakers of different versions or kinds of English. Wylcomenetwork.com istudycards on the adult version of English were created for both native as well as non-native speakers. Why? The answer is simple. Idiomatic, informal, inappropriate or vulgar British or Australian English, for example, is a foreign language to most speakers of American English. If you speak American English, do you know what Albert Halls are? How about an arse, arse monger, ambulance chaser, beast, clot, cowbag or action man? If someone called you a bender, are you being insulted? Do you know what the difference between a bird and a chook is? Adult Version of English help you to learn some of the most popular inappropriate and vulgar words and expressions in different versions of English. Because of the content of these cards, they will be sold only to persons eighteen years or older.
The adult version of the following istudycards are contained in Adult Version of English:
Quick Study Guide on Food Expressions (2 sets)
Quick Study Guide on Eggs (1 set)
Quick Study Guide on Expression Which Begin with A (2 sets)
Quick Study Guide on Expression Which Begin with B (2 sets)
Yes/ No istudycards (1 set)
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