1. Slang lecture + survey presentation
Week 11 Friday
Slang lecture + survey presentation

2. Last week tonight with John Oliver

3. Chapter 9 slang lecture
1st time: take notes using abbreviations and symbols
Wired
Bling bling
My bad.
2nd time: listen and answer the given question

4. What’s the definition of slang?
Eng SL – US
1st meaning
2nd reasons using
3rd how SL made (young)
Whats
New & informal wds/phrases, certain groups
Use
Say sth new; unusal way
E.g. pumped up kids = excited
Playful +  Vs impolite, offensive

5. Why do people use slang? 1. * feel connected 2nd ** friendly + casual
Peer group
E.g. friends, SL=connected,
USE SL= group identity
2nd ** friendly + casual
Wkplace;
Colorful, impression

6. How is slang created? 3 ways
1st old word, new meaning
E.g. wired: adj. excited, crazy, energy
2nd create a new word
Sub-culture, smaller groups
E.g. bling-bling: shiny jewlry
Hip pop
Bling-bling she is wearing
3rd way: borrow word from another language
Language/culture,
Differences in slang
1st region: South (hey yo) VS califor (what’s up)
2nd occupation: general SL (bottom line= net income)

7. Why is slang controversial? (- concerns)
1st- too much SL, destroy Lang
E.g. young ppl, instyle,
X grammar, X rules
E.g. youth slang: My bad. (respons for mistake)
X grammar
2nd- formal situation
SL informal,
SL writing,
X SL in EAP essays
3rd- final point
Lang change
New SL help Lang grow + change

8. Restaurants survey presentation

9. Resume Read all group members’ resume Evaluate based on
Matching with skill/experience
Using action verbs
Add details
Choose the best 3 (if you have 5 people)
Choose the best 2 (if you have 3 or 4 people)

10. Homework Prepare for a mini job interview on Monday
Interviewee (with resume): prepare for the interview. Make sure you can explain each bullet point fluently and do enough research of the position and the company.
Interviewers: together, prepare at least 5 questions you will ask the interviewee
The interview will take minutes.
Start creating the powerpoint slides for your speaking exam. Make at least four slides (including one chart) and print it out for Monday.
Upload powerpoint slides by May 12 next Friday