E49 Learn California Slang to Sound Like a Native English Speaker!
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🗣Are you ready to speak like a true Californian? Have you ever wondered what words like "legit" or "stoked" really mean? Maybe you've heard them in movies or on social media but aren’t sure how to use them? It's ok because we'll help you practice your listening comprehension and expand your vocabulary with an epic slang episode!

🏄On this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we’re helping you uncover the slang phrases that will make you sound like a true Californian. Many people think Californians talk like surfers—especially because of how we’re shown in movies. While that may be true for a small group, most of us don’t speak like that. Still, surfing and skateboarding culture has had a big influence on the slang we use here. It's all pretty gnarly.

🎧Today we'll discuss popular slang words and explain how they change depending on context. You’ll learn the difference between terms like “Cali,” “SoCal,” and “NorCal” and how to use words like “legit,” “sick,” and “gnarly” in different situations. By the end of this episode, you'll feel confident using these California expressions and understanding them in casual conversations or on your favorite TV shows. So tune in and get ready to expand your vocabulary in a fun, natural way!

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1. Cali: Shortened version of California

2. **Cadence: **The rhythm or flow of sounds, particularly in speech.

3. Legit: Authentic, real, credible (can also mean very good or very bad)

4. **Sick: **Can mean ill, but also used to describe something very good or impressive, or something gross.

5. Epic: Grand or monumental, often describing an experience or event.

6. **Broke: **Slang for having no money.

7. Gnarly: Extremely good or bad, challenging, dangerous

8. Stoked/Amped: Very excited, enthusiastic

9. Conman: A person who deceives others for money.

10. Crossover: When something from one area (like culture or language) is adopted into another.