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Old 09-Mar-2008, 21:56
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Question wander

hiii,in order to speak the english language fluently just like the natives(if that is possible of course)'shall we learn the english slang or the academic one?thanks.
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Old 09-Mar-2008, 22:02
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Welcome to the forums.

Could you explain what you mean by "academic slang"?
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Old 10-Mar-2008, 19:48
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Question i'm still wandering

hiiii.i have meant by the academic one the academic english which is known as the RP and not the academic slang!!!!!!!!!!thanks
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Old 10-Mar-2008, 22:17
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Basically, you start by learning "received English" and as you become fluent you can use more idiomatic English and then slang terms.

There is a difference between using idiomatic phrases and slang.
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When learning English, I'd advise you to learn standard, academic English first. Trying to learn idioms, slang, and the correct usage of the two is like trying to ride a unicycle without knowing how to ride a bicycle.

While learning standard English, you'll slowly be able to catch on to more slang and colloquial English.
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thank u for your answears.
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