What types of English slang do you find difficult to understand? ๐
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The no-slang one!
It is usually the new slang that is borne, and slang from other countries as well.
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Not slang specifically but when native speakers from South Africa mix in Africaans(sp?), Filipino mix English with Tagalog, or some accents are difficult like "Singlish" or Scottish. This is all from traveling. In NY we have plenty of people from other cultures living and visiting, but some of these are less common.
Oh, slangs are always interesting for me because, the literal meaning of slangs are quite different from the real meaning of the slang. Till now, I have never faced with a slang that could be difficult for me. Of course, for some new learners, can be some difficult slangs to understand.
I don't personally find any English slang difficult to understand. If you have specific examples or questions about slang, feel free to ask! ๐
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