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3. Unofficial English (part 2)

4. Shite

Originally a Scottish and Irish word, now used in Wales, England and even
all former British colonies in place of shit but only when suitable, it does not
always replace shit in any context. Many non-Scots and non-Irish have
started using it in the incorrect context making it sound contrived and plain
fucking stuping.
Why are you feeding me this disgusting shite?
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5. Bitch

Bitch is a commonly used slang word that is nonetheless vulgar when you
throw it at a woman or a man. The word originally meant, and still means, a
female dog.
This word for a female pooch has evolved to a more common meaning: a
woman you don't like. In those cases, a bitch is kind of a female jerk,
although feminists would argue that the term often gets unfairly thrown at
any strong willed, assertive woman. Many males call each other bitch, too,
implying that the other guy is a weakling. Another common use is bitching or
to bitch and moan, meaning to complain about something.
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6. Fuck

Fuck is one of the most common words in English — it's also one of the most
offensive. Its main meaning is "have sex," but it has hundreds of other uses.
This slang term for sexual intercourse is not a word to be used lightly — it's
an obscenity that, if used on some television networks, could cost the
person who "dropped the f-bomb" thousands of dollars. Despite all the
people who don't want to hear it, fuck is one of the most common
obscenities, and can be used as a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb. It's
often used as a modifier to add emphasis to another word, as in "that's so
fucking stupid!"
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7. Cunt

A vulgar slang word for a woman's genitals or a person you dislike, cunt is a
contender for most offensive word in English. The c-word should be
avoided at all costs.
This is one of the most disliked and inappropriate words around. The word
is a little more accepted in England as a term for a jerk, but in the U.S., you'll
rarely hear this word because it is considered obscene and extremely
offensive to women. The main thing you need to know about this word is
that you really shouldn't use it. Ever.
Pedro? You mean that cunt standing over there?
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8. Dick

Dick is a vulgar slang word for a penis. It's also an insulting thing to call
someone you don't like, especially a boy or man.
Much like ass, this word for a below-the-belt body part is very commonly
used as an insult meaning pretty much "jerk" or "idiot." Only males have
dicks, and this insult is usually used toward a guy who is "acting like a dick."
Lots of people find this word offensive, especially parents, teachers, and
other adults. If you have to discuss a dick, you're better off saying penis or
using a slang word that's sillier and less offensive, like johnson.
Don’t be a dick to him, his life’s already pretty shit as it is.
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9. Cock

Cock is most often used to refer to either birds or guns. A cock is a rooster,
but it's also the hammer on a gun that you adjust so you can fire it.
You might hear the word cock used to mean "penis," but that's a vulgar form
of the word, so be sure you're in the right company if you opt to use it. A
cock is a male bird, particularly a rooster. When you cock a gun, you raise its
cock to make it ready for firing. When you cock something in a certain
direction, you are tilting it that way.
How the fuck did you idiots cock that up?
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10. Prick

Prick is a vulgar term for a man's penis and a way to address someone
(usually a man) who is acting like a total ass. It is best not to use these terms
in polite company.
Well, if you weren’t such a prick the whole time maybe we could have gotten off
with just a warning, but no, you just had to start fucking with the police.
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11. Douche (douchebag)

A douche is a type of hygiene product women use to clean their vaginas.
Douche is also a common slang word for "jerk": the variation douchebag is
extremely popular.
There’s no clear way to define what a douche is, though anyone acting
arrogant, jerky, or nasty might be described as one. Since this is a slang
word that some find disgusting and particularly offensive to women, be
careful when using it. The d-word isn’t as bad as the f-word, but your
mother or your teacher probably doesn’t want to hear about “That douche
in my math class!”
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12. Hoe

A hoe is a trashbag who thinks having sex with only one person means one
person at a time. Has sex with multiple people and thinks it's okay to do
that. Can be male or female.
If you’ve ever seen someone write THOT on the Internet and didn’t know what it
meant, don’t worry! I got you covered! It’s an acronym for ‘That Hoe Over There.’
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13. Slut

A slut is a vulgar insult hurled at woman and it implies that she sleeps
around or has sex with too many people. It is not cool to call any woman a
slut.
This is a sexist word that should be used with caution or not used at all.
Calling women sluts is a way of shaming them about their sex lives, and
that's really no one else's business. Unfortunately, there are a lot similar
words to slut, such as adulteress, hussy, whore, loose woman, strumpet, and
trollop. The word is sometimes used for men, as in man-slut, which may be a
sign that our ideas of sluttiness are changing.
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14. Whore

In the original sense, a whore is a prostitute: someone who has sex for
money. The word has since broadened to mean anyone who is moneyhungry.
Today a whore can be a person that compromises himself in any kind of way
for monetary gain. It's also a nasty thing to call someone (especially a
woman) who has a lot of sex and is often used as a vulgar insult similar to
bitch. It's not really an appropriate word to call someone.
‘Damn horse racing, took all my money. Not sure how I’ll make it to the next
paycheck…’ ‘Whores racing? Excuse me?’
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15. Bastard

Bastard used to be a not nice thing you called a child whose parents weren't
married. But now it's a more general insult hurled toward a jerk or bad
person. Bastard can also simply mean "fraudulent."
This is a great example of how words change in meaning over time. Today,
if you were called a bastard, it probably has nothing to do with whether or
not your parents are married: it just means someone doesn't like you (unless
they call you a magnificent bastard, which is a compliment). Bastard can also
mean phony or fake, like a bastard version of French that is not correct.
When you think bastard, think illegitimate.
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16. Fag (faggot)

Fag is mainly used as an offensive term for homosexuals. Although it has
other meanings, you should probably avoid it at all costs.
This is a very strong word that should be avoided in nearly all situations: fag
(short for faggot) is a hateful slur against homosexuals. Because fag is such
an offensive word, the other meanings are uncommon, but fagging has also
meant working hard and getting tired, as in fagging out.
Would you two fags stop jerking each other off? At the very fucking least don’t
interfere? Please?
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17. Fapping

Fap is an internet neologism, an onomatopoeic intransitive verb referring to
the act of male masturbation, whose sound is imitative of the associated
slapping of testicles against the body. Fapping refers exclusively to male
masturbation; female masturbation is (in context and by association, but
very rarely in practice) referred to as paffing or squishing.
Reportedly it has its origins in the Japanese-language comic sound effects
used in manga, in reference to the same act.
Okay. Look. Stop fapping to sports cars, we came here to do other shit.
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18. Entertainment

1
What entertains you?
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Why do people pay for
subscription entertainment
services?
3
How has technology changed
the world of home
entertainment?
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If you had the opportunity to
marry a celebrity, who would
you marry?
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If you were staying in a
desert island, what stuff
would you bring with you?
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20. Useful expressions

‘Where are you flying to, today?’ ‘To Montreal.’ or ‘Montreal.’
‘May I see your passport?’ or ‘Passport and ticket please.’ ‘Here it is.’
or ‘Here you are.’
‘Are you checking any bags?’ ‘Yes, 2 bags.’ or ‘No, I just have a carryon.’
Useful
expressions
‘Have you left your bag unattended at any time.’ ‘No, I haven’t.’
‘Place your bag on the scale.’ ‘Sure.’ or ‘OK.’
‘Would you like a window or aisle seat?’ ‘A window seat, please.’ or
‘An aisle seat, please.’
Here is your boarding pass. Go through security and your flight to
Montreal will depart from Gate C26.
Where can I get a taxi?
Where is the baggage claim?
Is my flight on time?
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21. Useful expressions

Where is the check-in counter for Alaska Airlines?
I have a connecting flight. Do I have to recheck my bags?
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expressions
How long is my flight delayed?
How many bags can I check?
American Airlines flight 202 to New York is now boarding.
Please have your boarding pass and identification ready for boarding.
This is the final boarding call for American Airlines flight 202 to New
York.
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22. Role- playing

Student A
You work at the check-in desk. You are very strict.
When the suitcase is too heavy, you tell the
passenger that she/he must pay. There are no
Roleplaying
exceptions!
Student B
You are the passenger. You are traveling to a new
country to work there for two years. You need a
lot of luggage. It is very heavy. You do not want to
pay extra money. Explain your situation to the
man at the check-in counter.
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23. Lifestyle

1
Does everything happen for
a reason?
2
Why is it hard to give advice
that might not please your
friend?
3
Share a difficulty you
experienced that made you a
better person.
4
What advice would you give
a foreigner visiting your
country?
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Do you think rituals still have
a part to play in modern
society?
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24. Describing a painting

Examine the painting. Describe the
painting as you would to someone who
has never seen the painting before. What
do you think is the story the painter is
telling? What would you like to ask the
painter?

25. The Thankful Poor, 1894 Henry Ossawa Tanner

26. Books and reading

1
Is speed reading a hoax?
2
Which is better – reading in
print or on-screen?
3
Why are books still a
powerful media?
4
Is reading fiction a waste of
time, a mere entertainment?
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“′Classic′ – a book which
people praise and don't
read.” What does this mean?
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28. Useful words and expressions

Personally
Frankly
If you ask me…
I reckon…
Useful words and
expressions
I’d say that…
Definitely
I think so too.
You’re right.
That’s a good point.
I agree…
Yes, but…
I don’t agree. or I don’t know.
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29. Useful words and expressions

Hmm, I’m not sure about that.
I don’t go along with you on that.
That’s a good point but…
Surely…
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30. Mini-debates

Minidebates
Strict parenting leads to
more successful
children.

31. Clothes and fashion

1
Do school uniforms lead to
uniform minds?
2
How do you personally feel
about clothes shopping?
3
Have you ever bought
something because it was
fashionable? If so, what?
4
How does advertising
manipulate your choices and
spending habits?
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Why do people prefer to buy
branded clothes? Are
designer clothes worth it?
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32. Thank you for attending the meetup!

I hope you will attend the next one.
Artur Ploter, Leonid Olekh
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