Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. This fact 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 Non-American English: vulgar and inappropriate English were created for both native as well as non-native speakers. (contains 8 sets of istudy cards)
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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. This fact 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 vulgar and inappropriate 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? Wylcomenetwork.com istudycards Not American English: Inappropriate and Vulgar English, help you to learn some of the most popular inappropriate and vulgar words and expressions in British and Australian English. Because of the content of these cards, they will be sold only to persons eighteen years or older.
These cards were created ONLY for persons 18 years or older. English, like all languages, has inappropriate words and expressions. There are parts of the body which are used in expressions which are considered vulgar. These expressions are used frequently in books, magazines, informal conversations, movies and music (especially in rap music). ( (Vulgar and Inappropriate English contains 8 set of cards)
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