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Learn British English: "The Joy of Slang" - BBC (with captions)
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Garry Wilson posted on 2016/06/04Ever wondered what Brits *really* mean when they say something's 'brilliant' or 'chuffed'? Dive into "The Joy of Slang" with this BBC reading, where you'll pick up tons of fun and practical British slang, from Cockney rhymes to everyday expressions! It's a fantastic way to boost your vocabulary and get a real feel for contemporary British English.
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fall
US /fɔl/
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UK /fɔ:l/
- Noun
- Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- A drop in amount; decrease
- Intransitive Verb
- To drop in amount; to decrease
- To come down from a higher position suddenly
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US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
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UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
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US /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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