Slang Lesson Plan

Lesson plan
Slang
Topic
Slang, informal language.
Aims
• To learn some British slang terms

• To practise reading skills
• To practise writing skills
• To discuss register in language
Age group
12- adult
Level
B1 / B2
Time
60 – 90 minutes
Materials
1. Slang student worksheet

2. Internet links: http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/slang/common-uk-expressions-slang.html - Webpae
looking at UK slang
http://thoughtcatalog.com/nico-lang/2013/09/71-simple-british-slang-phrases-everyone-should-start-
using/ - Webpage dedicated to British slang (Warning: some rude language here)
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/developing-pronunciation-through-songs - Article about
using songs to develop pronunciation skills
https://www.youtube.com/ - Find almost any song you want here – Be CAREFUL! Check copyright
and that music videos are suitable for young leaners before using in class.
Lesson plan
Introduction
This lesson offers a variety of activities based on informal language and modern British slang. Task 1 is a
warm up activity that invites students to guess the correct definition of slang and introduces the topic. Task 2
is a matching activity which looks at slang in song lyrics. Task 3 practices the words and expressions from
Task 2. In Task 4 the students skim read the text about modern British slang to get a general idea of content.
Task 5 helps students with vocabulary from the text before they do the comprehension activities in Task 6.
The students complete (and can extend) dialogues in pairs in Task 7 as a further comprehension check and
speaking practice. The students have an opportunity to give their opinions in groups in the discussion activity
in Task 8.
Procedure
1. Task 1 – Ask students to work in pairs to guess the definition of the word slang. Check the answer
Guess the as a class or students can check the meaning in dictionaries if they are available. Ask
definition students if they know any slang words or expressions in English. If any swear words or
inappropriate language is mentioned you could tell students that this lesson is just about
the type of slang you can use at school!
Answer: C
2. Task 2 – Song Tell the students that songs often contain slang words and expressions. Ask them to
lyrics match the examples of song slang with the correct meaning. Have students compare
answers in pairs before checking the answers as a class.
Answers:
1E, 2C, 3F, 4A, 5D, 6B
3. Task 3 – Write Do the first ‘translation’ (i.e., write in standard English) as a class. Ask a student to write
the answer on the board. Students continue in pairs. Invite different students to write the
answers on the board.
Answers:
1 Yes yes yes
2 I want to hold your hand
3 I have got to go now
4 Because I’m not stupid
5 He’s going to make you cry
Ask students if these words are formal or informal. (very informal)

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Ask students if these words are for songs or for writing composition. (songs – usually too
informal for a composition)
The site below explains song lyrics – CAREFUL! Some of them are very explicit and
might be more suitable for teacher reference rather than for classroom use.
http://www.slangcity.com/songs/index.htm
4. Task 4 – Tell the students that they are going to read about British slang. Set a time limit of 3
Slang: How do minutes for students to read and answer the question. Tell students not to worry about
young Brits new vocabulary now and that you will help them with new words later.
speak?
Answer: neither good nor bad (the writer is neutral but informative)
5. Task 5 – Ask the students to find and underline the words and expressions 1-10 in the text. Point
Vocabulary out that looking at the words in context may give clues to their meanings. Students do
the matching activity and then compare answers in pairs. Early finishers can use a
dictionary to check answers. Check answers as a class. You could then say the words
and have students repeat them to practice pronunciation.
Answers: 1G, 2D, 3C, 4J, 5A, 6B, 7H, 8F, 9I, 10E
6. Task 6 – True Ask students to read the text in more detail and decide if the statements are true or false.
or False? Have students compare answers in pairs before checking answers as a class.
Answers:
1F (The words and pronunciations used by young people in the UK can be radically
different to those used by adults.)
2T
3T
4T
5 F (…tag questions like …isn’t it?, …can’t you? or don’t they?, use innit)
6 F ( Fine and fit can describe a boy or a girl.)
7 F (…..learners should not worry about communicating with native speakers so much.)
8T
9 F (…If you watch films or …..slang can be very useful. You probably won’t see any
slang in your English exam though.….)
7. Task 7 - Students complete the dialogues in pairs. Check answers by having some pairs read out
Dialogues a mini dialogue each. Ask students to tell you who is talking in the dialogues: friends or
family? (suggested answers - a) friends, b) friends- arranging to meet later, c) friends, d)
parent and child).Higher level students can chose one dialogue, extend it and then read i
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it out to the class.Note:This exercise checks comprehension of the text as much as it

gives speaking practice. You may need to stress to your students that slang like this is
fine in a very informal situation but it might not be appropriate in a formal situation such
as a school exam.
8. Task 8 - For lower levels you could choose just the first question then write up ways to agree and
Discussion disagree on the board (ask/prompt the students), e.g., I agree because…, I think…., In
my opinion…, I don’t agree because…., I disagree because….Students can then discuss
the question in groups of 3 or 4. Now arrange the students into different groups and ask
them to discuss the same question with different people.
For higher levels, divide students into groups of 3 or 4 and tell them to appoint a note
taker before they discuss the questions. To round up at the end of the discussion ask
each note taker to summarize their group’s discussion.
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Lesson plan

Slang, informal language.

• To learn some British slang terms

1. Slang student worksheet

1E, 2C, 3F, 4A, 5D, 6B

1 Yes yes yes

2 I want to hold your hand

3 I have got to go now

4 Because I’m not stupid

5 He’s going to make you cry

Ask students if these words are formal or informal. (very informal)

6 F ( Fine and fit can describe a boy or a girl.)

it out to the class.Note:This exercise checks comprehension of the text as much as it

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