Colloquial English | ESL British Slang and Informal Language

This resource helps learners understand and explore everyday informal English as it is actually used in Britain. It includes three sets of slang and colloquial expressions, each with accompanying glossaries. Students read definitions and example sentences, compare tones and contexts, and build awareness of when expressions are friendly, current, rude or outdated.

The sets cover common British slang, current youth expressions, and widely used online phrases now appearing in speech. Suggested classroom uses include noticing tasks, ranking activities, dialogue practice, and short role-play work. This resource supports cultural awareness, listening confidence and natural language comprehension.

This resource is also part of our How Well Do You Know Britain | EFL Resource Pack, which is available to download here.

Perfect For:

• ESL and EAL learners exploring real spoken British English
• Teachers introducing slang, informal language and register awareness
• Speaking lessons, media lessons and cultural English projects

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