Key Vocabulary 1
Idioms 1
Code-Switch Transcript
Idioms 2
Key Vocabulary 2
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What is the meaning of "Literal?"
www.merriam-webster.com: involving the ordinary or usual meaning of a word
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When someone says "What's Up," what do they mean?
www.urbandictionary.com: question that has replaced "Hello" or "Hi" as the most popular form of casual greeting.
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Who is Harry Reid?
An American Senator, "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat."
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When someone says "Into Thin Air," what do they mean?
www.google.com: used to refer to the state of being invisible or nonexistent. "she just vanished into thin air"
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What is the meaning of "The Water-Cooler Conversation?"
www.italki.com: It means casual chat, or gossip. When workers take a short break, they might go to the water cooler for a drink. If another worker is there, they chat.
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What is the meaning of "Figurative?"
www.merriam-webster.com: language used with a meaning that is different from the basic meaning
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When someone says "Spilling the Beans," what do they mean?
www.myenglishpages.com: to reveal a secret
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True or False: The word "Negro" is not a modern word used to describe African Americans.
True: This word is rarely used and can be considered insulting.
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When someone says "Hang in There," what do they mean?
www.google.com: remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
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What is the meaning of "50 Cent?"
www.wikipedia.com: A person. An American rapper and singer.
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What is the meaning of "Phenomenon?"
www.merriam-webster.com: something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied
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When someone says "A Fish Out of Water," what do they mean?
www.urbandictionary.com Being unfamiliar with one's surroundings/activities thus often being vulnerable in such circumstances.
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Does "code-switching" only happen in America?
No: "And this is something that happens not just in America but - I've been traveling, you know, throughout Africa doing research, and this is a very common linguistic practice of people throughout the globe."
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Not in the lesson, please use the lesson resources. When someone says "A Little Bird Told Me," what do they mean?
www.myenglishpages.com: said when you don't want reveal the source of your information.
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What is the meaning of "Spanglish?"
www.urbandictionary.com: Urban American language. A mix of two languages. Not quite English, Not quite Spanish
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What is the meaning of "Colloquialism?"
www.merriam-webster.com: a local or regional dialect expression
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When someone says "Let's Get Down to Business," what do they mean?
www.google.com: a phrase marking a transition to a business discussion or serious talk
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Were Harry Reid's comments about President Obama approved by everyone?
No: "There are those like Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele who's calling for Harry Reid to step down."
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Not in the lesson, please use the lesson resources. When someone says "Off the Beaten Track," what do they mean?
www.myenglishpages.com: To a place or places not commonly visited.
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What is the meaning of "A Double Standard?"
www.wikipedia.com: The application of different sets of principles for similar situations.
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What is the meaning of "Code-switching?"
www.urbandictionary.com: To customize style of speech to the audience or group being addressed.
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When someone says "Game Changer," what do they mean?
www.google.com: an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current manner of doing or thinking about something.
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Is there more than one type of English?
Yes: "Which English: Standard, code-switched English?"
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Not in the lesson, please use the lesson resources. When someone says "Walk on Eggshells," what do they mean?
www.myenglishpages.com: To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation
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What is the meaning of "Slang?"
www.merriam-webster.com: Words that are not considered part of the standard vocabulary.
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