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5 reasons why slang is important in language learning

In our previous article, we blessed you with some questionable historical facts on the various origins of slang.

A brief history of slang

At Gymglish we love historical facts, both alternative and actual fact facts. You may recall our article on the history of the word “fuck” – Google Analytics showed us that you at least read the headline, there’s no use in denying it.

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5 common Spanish slang words to put in your back pocket

Learning Spanish this summer? Want to take it beyond Feliz Navidad and No hay problema? Well, no hay problema (and Merry Christmas of course). You’ve come to the right place.

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5 Canadian slang words that need no apology

Welcome to Canada, the land of ice hockey, maple trees, yetis and constant apologies. The Great White North has even more to offer than clichés: you’ll be glad to know the country has a distinct own linguistic identity.

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5 dumb slang terms on the web that surely won’t stand the test of time

One constant on the World Wide Web is the mountain of Internet slang, abbreviations, acronyms and expressions online that separate the boomers from the millennials.

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5 possibly outdated Australian slang words

Planning to travel Down Under sometime before 2025? This blog post from a niche language website may prove invaluable.

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5 French slang terms to help you sound like a local

If you’re approaching French fluency, or curious about the rough and tumble lexicon of the back alleys of Bordeaux, we suggest you complete your daily online French lessons Frantastique, because in full disclosure, we work for Frantastique.

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5 British slang words you’ll be keen on after reading this article

Contrary to popular belief, British English isn’t always aristocratic and upper-class material. As a matter of fact, colloquialism is at the heart of the British language, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.