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Do you speak Teenglish?

If someone said ‘cool beans’ to you, how might you respond? If you were described as ‘teek’ would you be pleased or offended? Do you know what ‘CBA’ or ‘SDW’ stand for?

These terms are, according to this article from Guardian Education, some of the latest terms that teenagers used as part of their everyday conversation. As a teacher, are you aware of what they mean, and could you understand your students if they were to use these words in a class?

Take a look at the article to expand your vocabulary even further!

Image: ‘Not quite Sophie Beer

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