Today, let's learn some new slang words.
Slang is very popular, especially on the Internet.
Let's learn some new words.
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Bougie This word means something very fancy or luxurious.
For example, if someone has a very expensive bag, you can say, that's so bougie.
Next word is bussin'.
If something is really good, like food or a song, you can say, it's bussin'.
Like, that pizza was bussin'.
Next word is drip.
When someone looks stylish, you can say their drip is impressive.
For example, look at her jacket.
Her drip is cool.
Next word is extra.
If someone does too much or acts very dramatic, they are being extra.
For example, he bought 2,000 cupcakes for his birthday.
That's extra.
Next word, rent-free.
When you can't stop thinking about something, it's living rent-free in your head.
That funny video is living rent-free in my mind.
Next word is salty.
If someone is upset over something small, they are being salty.
You might hear, She was salty because she lost the game.
Another word, shook.
This word means you're very surprised.
You may say I was shook when I saw the surprise party.
Let's learn an expression.
Vibe check.
This is when you make sure everyone is happy or enjoying themselves.
At a party you might say Let's do a vibe check to see if everyone is having fun.
Next word is coated.
When someone acts like something else, for example, she's so happy and nice, just like a puppy.
She's puppy-coated.
Next expression is interesting.
Roman Empire.
This is a fun way to talk about someone's big hobby.
For example, collecting stamps is his Roman Empire.
Next word is vibing.
This means you're having a good time or getting along well with someone.
Example.
We were just vibing at the concert.
Another expression.
Altered my brain chemistry when something changes the way you feel a lot.
Example.
That beautiful song really altered my brain chemistry.
Another expression is beige flag.
This is when someone does something a bit strange, but not serious.
Example.
He always talks to his plants.
That's a beige flag.
The last expression is NPC.
Non-player character.
This word comes from video games and refers to someone who doesn't think for themselves.
Example.
Try not to be an NPC.
Make your own decisions.
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Let's continue with a point of view lesson.
I will tell you the same story twice, so make sure to focus on the changes.
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One sunny day, Amy wanted to go to the beach with her friends.
Her drip was impressive.
When Amy met her friends, they said, Wow, your outfit is bussin'.
Amy felt happy because she loved her beach look.
They found a nice spot on the sand and laid out their towels.
It was going to be a perfect day.
Soon, Amy and her friends got hungry, so they went to buy some snacks.
The beach had a famous hot dog stand.
And everyone said the hot dogs were bussin'.
Amy tried one and agreed.
These are the best hot dogs ever.
After eating, Amy wanted to take pictures.
She saw a group nearby doing a vibe check, laughing and checking if everyone was having fun.
Amy thought that was a great idea.
Let's do a vibe check, she called to her friends.
They all cheered and jumped into a photo, smiling big.
Later, while playing volleyball, one of Amy's friends Mark, missed an easy shot and got slightly salty.
I can't believe I missed that, he said.
Amy laughed and told him, Don't be salty.
It's just a game.
As the sun started to set, Amy felt so happy.
This special day had altered her brain chemistry.
She felt more relaxed than in weeks.
Sitting back, she thought about how she was just vibing with the waves and her best friends.
As they packed up, her friend Ellie said, Today was awesome!
This vibe is living rent-free in my head.
Let's listen to the story one more time in the present tense.
Hi, I'm Amy, and one day I decide to head to the beach with my friends.
I'm excited to show off my new swimming suit and sunglasses.
My drip is impressive today.
When I meet my friends, they say, Wow, your outfit is bussin'.
I feel happy because I love my beach look.
We find a nice spot on the sand and lay out our towels.
It's gonna be a perfect day.
Soon we get hungry, so we go buy some snacks.
The beach has a famous hot dog stand.
And everyone says the hot dogs are bussin'.
I try one and agree.
These are the best hot dogs ever.
After eating, I want to take pictures.
I see a group nearby doing a vibe check.
Laughing and seeing if everyone is having fun.
I think that's a great idea.
Let's do a vibe check.
I call to my friends.
They all cheer up and jump into a photo, smiling big.
Later, while playing volleyball, one of my friends Mark, misses an easy shot and gets slightly salty.
I can't believe I missed that, he says.
I laugh and tell him, don't be salty, it's just a game.
As the sun sets, I feel so happy.
This day has altered my brain chemistry.
I feel more relaxed than I have in weeks.
Sitting back, I think about how I'm just vibing with the waves and my best friends.
When it's time to leave, I feel a bit sad.
But I know there will be many more beach days.
As we pack up, my friend Ellie says, Today was awesome.
This vibe is living rent-free in my head.
Great!
I like these kinds of stories because they're easy to remember and help a lot with learning English.
Humor also makes learning more enjoyable.
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