State Ualikhanov University English department Course Paper Subject: “Methods of Foreign Language Teaching” Specialty: 050119 Theme: Modern slang in English Prepared by: Tussupzhanova D.B Group: EGR-21 Supervisor: Veber V.A. Kokshetau 2013 Contents: Introduction Chapter I I.1. Definition of slang I.2. Slang I.3. Origins of slang I.4. Development of slang I.5. Creators of slang I.6.Linguistic processes forming slang I.7. Characteristics of slang I.8. Position in the Language
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change and expand so does the English language. New terms have now been fully absorbed into our language‚ otherwise known as slang. Some say that slang is not true English; that it should not belong in our vocabulary‚ but I am here to tell you otherwise. Slang has been used for many years and is slowly shaping the English language‚ to make it more interesting and unique. So what really is slang; how has it spread and has it enriched our language? To begin with‚ slang is neither profanity nor bad
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ENGLISH SLANG/IDIOMS SLANG: Nonstandard vocabulary of a given culture or subculture. In other words‚ slang is typically a nonstandard word‚ not a phrase as is an idiom. Slang would include words like pooped‚ to down a drink‚ boob-tube‚ threads‚ bonkers‚ basket case‚ to name a few. Slang words may or may not have alternative literal meanings. They may be "made up" words. IDIOM: A phrase that is commonly understood in a given culture or subculture to have a meaning different
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Slang and Jargon together are parts of a colloquial vocabulary of English language. They both are very confusing processes in everyday vocabulary usage. So‚ first of all‚ we will apply to a dictionary explanation in a way to understand the difference between these two similar words. ‚‚Slang’’ in Oxford Dictionary is: 1. A type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal‚ are more common in speech than writing ‚ a nd are typically restricted to a particular
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interactions. Informal vocabulary is used when speaking with friends‚ relatives‚ acquaintance. There are several sub-groups in this group:Colloquial words; slang and dialect words Colloquialisms serve the dual purposes of efficiency and showing familiarity between the speaker and the listener. For example‚ modern speakers of English often use contractions‚ such as "how ’d" in "How ’d you do it?" as a faster way of articulating a point than using complete words---"How did you do it?" As a way
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every word has the same meaning in various regions of the world. Words just like humans are shaped by the location and culture that they are introduced to. This is what makes slang words interesting. Depending on where you live‚ a slang word can have a completely different meaning. For this assignment I will define the slang word “swag.” I’ll be discussing the modern meaning‚ etymology‚ and correct usage. Swag is a common noun used today‚ mostly among teenagers. The word is used to describe a certain
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1 Characteristic features of slang 1.1 The notion of slang Most of us think that we recognize slang when we hear it or see it‚ but exactly how slang is defined and which terms should or should not be listed under that heading continue to be the subject of debate in the bar-room as much as in the classroom or university seminar. To arrive at a working definition of slang the first edition of the Bloomsbury Dictionary of modern Slang approached the phenomenon from two slightly different
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Prof. Dr. LƯU QUÝ KHƯƠNG AN INVESTIGATION INTO MORPHOLOGICAL‚ SEMANTIC AND CULTURAL FEATURES OF SLANG IN ENGLISH HIP HOP SONGS Field Code : The English Language : 60.22.15 Examiner 1: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngô Đình Phương Examiner 2: H Th Ki u Oanh‚ Ph. D. The thesis was be orally defended at the Examining Committee Time: October 2012 Venue: University of Danang M.A. THESIS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (A SUMMARY) The origin of the thesis is accessible for the purpose of reference at: - The
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When I was younger there were many slang words I use to say. Slang words were used basically every time I opened my mouth. Slang words were a part of my vocabulary. Some of the slang words for example were‚ Aiight‚ yall‚ fasho and whats popping. These words were mainly used around close friends. When you greet someone you say to them “whats popping.” Also when you’re talking about more than one person‚ that’s when you use the slang word “yall.” The other two slang words can be used for the same thing
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The subject of this study is slang and how the use of slang can be transferred from a source text in one language to a target text in another language. I have chosen this subject because slang is something in a conversation or similar communicative situation that most people easily recognize as soon as it is uttered‚ but explaining and defining what slang is and how it functions is an entirely different matter. Consequently‚ it is interesting to research the use of slang in order to determine if there
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