I did a social club lesson a few weeks ago about slang.  This Powerpoint PPT about slang has lots of information and is free to download and use for yourself or your class. 

 

The lessons starts with some cartoons about slang greetings, like wassup, hey, what's going on...wicked, great, excellent, that sucks,...

 

The lesson includes topics such as:

    "What is informal english?"

    "What are informal situations?"

    "What is slang?"

    "What is an idiom?"

    "Is Slang only used by the lower classes?"

    "Specific groups and slang"

    "Around the world"

    "American slang"

    "African-American slang"

    "What is jargon"

    "Is it okay to use slang in business?"

    "Sports jargon"

    "College students slang"

 

The lesson then continues to teach lots of slang words, such as big deal, chill out, airhead, b-ball, bread, bushed, flakey, jack around, etc. 

 

This ESL PPT lesson is good for both English learners and ESL teachers.  I believe learning slang is very important.  Whether watching tv or conversing with friends or co-workers, this lesson is definitely a must learn.  If you can master these words, you'll be a step ahead in your English language speaking skills. 

 

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Or you can download it from the blog homepage at:

(there's a list of PPT's on the right side, that you can click and download)

 

Be sure to check out all the other ESL Powerpoint PPTs.  Lots of interesting subjects and information!

Have fun!

 

I justed add my last ESL Powerpoint presentation called Helicopter Parenting.  What is helicopter parenting?  

 

 

I just added my last ESL Powerpoint lesson titled Celebrity Talk.  In this lesson, I have many slides of website celebrity gossip pages.  I introduce different celebrities to the class as well as go over some vocabulary, like rumor mill, baby bump, rob the crade, crash pad, etc.  I also talk about Forbes 2008 Top Celebrity list.  I introduced the class to the top 10 celebrities.  Who they are and why they're so popular.  Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jay -Z, Beyonce Knowles, etc.  The lesson then covers some recent gossip about celebs like Britney Spears, Tori Spelling and Paris Hilton.  Lots of vocabulary in this lesson!  (hooking up, attached at the hip, cameos, bash, bling, out on the town, etc.)  I conclude with more snapshots from websites, like OMG Yahoo, about.com and People.com.  Plastic surgery, fashion faux pas and finally celebrities' crazy baby names.  Check it out!  It's a lot of fun!

 

 

 

 

I just added my last ESL Powerpoint lesson titled "All About Homes."  The lesson teaches some basic vocabulary used in real estate.  The first few slides quiz the classroom about some commonly used housing terms, for example, floor plan, financing, negotiating, price range, mortgage, garage, fixer-upper...  I then talk about some of the more popular idioms relating to 'house.'  Bringing down the house, went through the roof, on the house, hit the roof and several more.  The last part of this lesson takes a look and the homes of a few famous billionaires, like Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Ralph Lauren, Warren Buffet and many more.  To conclude the class, I talk about the world's first billion dollar home, called the Antilla.  It's in Mumbai, India and is the most expensive home in the world, nearly US$2 billion!  Take a look at this interesting PPT lesson and see the homes of the rich and famous!

I just added two more ESL PowerPoint presentations to my blog.  The first one is Visual Puns.  It covers some basic vocabulary, like puns and idioms.  The PPT has slides with different visual puns and their explanation.  It's a good way to teach students different idioms, phrases and words.  Check it out!

 

 

The next PPT is a short icebreaker.  Give your students one M&M candy and have them tell you something about themselves based on the color of M&M.  It's a lot of fun!

 

 

I just added my latest ESL PowerPoint Presentation called Debate.  The presentation explains some basic vocabulary, forms of a debate as well the many benefits people can gain from participating in debates.  Here are some of the benefits:

 

I just uploaded my last ESL Powerpoint presentation titled Urban Legends.  What is a urban legend?  What's folklore, netlore, hoax, etc?  Learn these vocabulary words in this Powerpoint presentation.  I start the lesson by telling the class three different stories about popular American restaurants, McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut.  Why did KFC change its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken?  Is it because they don't use REAL chickens?  Did a woman really eat a pus filled tumor in her McDonalds fried chicken sandwich?  Did an employee pee on a customer's pizza?  Read all these stories in this ppt.

 

The lesson discusses ways to spot an Urban Legend.  For example, "This happened to my haidressers husband co-worker's uncle..."  Signs of an urban legend.

 

Read other stories about the largest cat and dog, GM cars, Biscuits for Brains, The Fatal Hairdo, Man-eating Catfish of Furong Resevoir, Drinking bottled water left in the car, The Hook, Killer in the Backseat, Humans Can Lick too and cell phones at gas stations. 

 

My favorite is Cokelore.  Stories about Coca-cola.  Did Coca-cola used to contain cocaine?  Is Coca-cola an effective spermicide?

 

Find out all about Urban Legends!  Download this ESL Powerpoint lesson from blog.  Have fun!

 

 

 

 

I just added 3 more ESL PowerPoint lessons that you can download on my blog.  All of these ESL PowerPoint lessons can be downloaded by clicking the banner ad at the top right of my blog home page. 

 

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1) Warren Buffet - He's the second richest man in world.  In a recent interview with CNBC, he said he donated US$31 billion to charity.  This short Powerpoint presentation shares Warren Buffet's philosophy on life and business. This PPT was sent to me from a friend.  I used it in class because I thought his philosophies were very inspiring and insightful.

 

 

 

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On my blog, you can download all of my ESL PowerPoint presentations that I made for my social club classes.  On the top right, is banner ad which will take you to all the files which you can download.  I add new ESL PowerPoint lessons every week, so bookmark my page.  Here's a list of all the ESL PowerPoint presentations.  

 

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American Football - Learn about the basics of playing American football.  Here in China, many people don't know much about American football.  Although American football is growing in popularity, soccer is still much more popular.  Back in the US, I love watching football.  Living in Seattle, WA, my favorite team is, of course, the Seattle Seahawks.  In this PowerPoint, you can learn about the basic rules, game play and positions.  Football can be a complicated sport with a lot of vocabulary.  This presentation gives you a brief look at football.  It also contains some information about the Super Bowl, commercials during the Super Bowl, as well as some football jokes. 

 

Chocolate - Everyone loves chocolate! At least, I do!   In this PowerPoint, you can learn a little about chocolate history, the cocoa bean, how chocolate is made, myths about chocolate and why chocolate is good for your health.  It also has some fun facts about chocolate.  Like, chocolate syrup was used to represent blood in the famous 45 second shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's movie, "Psycho" a scene which took 7 days to shoot.  Remember, in the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.  Download this ESL Powerpoint presentation and learn all about chocolate.  A sweet subject!

 

Christmas - Learn why Christmas is an important holiday all around the world.  Who is Santa Claus?  Learn about Santa and the different Santas around the world. Learn  Christmas Vocabulary that everyone learning English should know, such as mistle toe, holly, wreath, etc.  Also in this lesson are the lyrics for Frosty the Snowman, Grandma Got Runover By a Reindeer and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.  Did you know, Christmas trees are edible! Download this presentation! 

 

Clothes and Fashion – Learn some fashion and clothing vocabulary like the mini-skirt, anorak, poncho and cardigan.  This presentation also contains a list of popular clothing idioms. 

 

Election 2008 – Who’s running for U.S. President in 2008?  Find out in the PowerPoint Presentation about the presidency.  How do you become president?  Learn about the Electoral College, the system the U.S. uses to elect their leader.  Learn some basic election vocabulary, like debate, caucus, campaign, etc.  Are you Republican or Democrat?  Find out in this lesson.  What’s a lame duck?  Hanging chad? 

 

Health and Eating – Are you a junk food junkie?  Learn about healthy eating.  Why are so Americans getting fat?  Find out 5 nutritious habits from the world’s healthiest countries.  Improve your diet today, eat better and live longer.  Learning all about healthy eating!

 

Humor – A funny lesson!  See funny pictures about toilet humor! Take a fun psychic test!  Women always have rules when it comes to men.  Well, what are man’s rules?  See poor English signs.  “Don’t spit too loud!”  Pictures of ‘If Women Ruled the World.’  Do you have dementia?  Take a test.  Watch a humorous strip about corporate America.  Funny lines from real resumes, fitness – American style, stupid tech support calls and much more!

 

Movies – What’s a cliché?  Something has been used too often that it has become meaningless.  Find out about action movie clichés.  Why does the bad guy fire his gun about 100 times, but never seems to hit the good guy?  Learn about the major components that make up a movie, like the plot and climax. 

 

Perfume – Do you smell good?  Study this presentation and learn about perfume.  Learn about perfume history, the making and the materials used.  Did you know there are 3 stages in perfume?  What’s a ‘nose?’  Also, you’ll find handy tips on wearing perfume.  For example, if you apply perfume to your inner wrists, don’t rub them together as this can change the scent.  Smell good and learn about perfume!

 

Political Interviews – This lesson is about how politicians never really answer journalist’s questions.  Have you ever watched a press conference?  This presentation also contains some dumb President Bush lines.  This PowerPoint is short because it is mean to accompany a classroom activity.  Divide the class in two groups.  One group is the politicians, the other is the journalist.  Make up some issues about the politicians.  For example, in a speech you gave last week at an Environmental conference, you preached about low emission cars.  But later that week, you bought a Ferrari.  The journalist will ask the politician to please defend himself.  Give some time for each side to organize their arguments.  It’s a fun exercise in speaking and practicing English.

 

Psychology – What is Psychology?  Learn about visual perceptions and optical illusions.  Why do we see optical illusions?  In this PowerPoint lesson, you’ll see many slides of optical illusions.  Take a memory test and see how perceptive you are.

 

Rap Music – Yo Yo Yo!  Wassup! Do you know Ebonics?  What is that loud bass booming fast talk?  Oh, that’s rap music!  Learn about popular slang words found in rap music.  Like bling bling, front, da bomb, gold digga and much more.  Read the lyrics of some rap songs.   Do you understand what they’re talking about? 

 

What Do Men and Women Want? – In the ESL PowerPoint lesson, we learn about what men and women really want in a mate.  This lesson guides the classroom in an activity that will help people learn about what they really want in a mate.  You’ll also learn about ways to attract a man or woman.  Read about some unrealistic expectations of a relationship.  You’ll also find some cheesy pick up line!  Who knows?  Maybe those lines will work for you.  If you single and actively searching for that special someone, download this lesson. 

 

Warren Buffet - He's the second richest man in world.  In a recent interview with CNBC, he said he donated US$31 billion to charity.  This short Powerpoint presentation shares Warren Buffet's philosophy on life and business. This PPT was sent to me from a friend.  I used it in class because because I thought his philosophies were very inspiring and insightful.

 

"The HAPPIEST people DO NOT necessarily have the BEST of all.

They simply APPRECIATE what they find on their way”

 

 

Seattle - This ESL Powerpoint presentation gives the class a brief introduction to Seattle.  Where is Seattle? What is it famous for? The lesson has pictures of popular tourist areas and yearly activities, such as Bumbershoot and Seafair.  The lesson gives a brief history of Seattle and introduces famous large companies like Boeing and Microsoft.   It also has some information about Bill Gates multi-million dollar home.  This lesson also includes lots of vocabulary about water bodies, such as estuary, embayment, etc.  Also includes vocabulary about popular Northwest outdoor activities, such as hiking and kayaking.   Other slides inlcude, Seattle earthquake, WTO riots, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Chittenden Locks, Seattle Art Museum, University of Washington, famous graves, Starbucks, Capitol Hill and of course the weather!  For those of you who want to teach your class about Seattle, this is a good basic lesson. 

 

Winter Weather - This ESL Powerpoint presentation is a short lesson about winter weather.  Mainly the types of snow.  Flurries, Blowing snow, etc.  A couple of weeks ago here in Ningbo, China it snowed the most in 20 years.  A lot of students came to me and asked me how you would describe the snow falling outside.  So I just put together a very basic winter weather vocabulary presentation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just added my latest PowerPoint Presentation titled 'Perfume.'  It takes a brief look at perfume's history, the making, popular brands, tips on wearing perfume and much more.  If you want to learn more about perfume and fragrances, download 'Perfume' by clicking on the Social Club Presentations ad on the top right.  Have fun and smell good!

I just added my last social club presentation titled American Football.  Learn about how to play basic football.  Information about the Superbowl, commericials, jokes, cheerleaders and more!

 

 

I just added my last social club topic:  What Men and Women Want.  It's about what attracts men to women and women to men.  It also has some pick up lines for you to try.  I didn't get a chance to talk about many of the slides, so you can read them yourself. 

So, if you're single and looking for a mate, check out this PowerPoint Presentation. 

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

I just added the last ESL powerpoint lesson about how a president gets elected, Republicans and Democrats.  Feel free to download it or any other Powerpoint presentation.

I just added the latest PowerPoint ESL lesson about Chocolate. 

If anyone has any questions or comments, please send me a message. 

 

Also, if you have any ideas or suggestions on social club topics, please let me know.

I've added a link on the right so that people can download my powerpoint presentations that I use in English class.  If you have any comments or want something else, please send me a message.  Thanks!