Discussion


 * Discussion **

This discussion board is designed to help students share and grown in their “street English” skills. Please review the following articles and share your comments and / or ideas. You may also include new slang that you have heard outside of the classroom. We can help each other define new slang terms as well as add to our slang vocabulary. [] What are basic interpersonal communication skills? This page will define the term.

1. Do you personally think BICS or CALP has helped you to improve your social skills in English?

2. If you could change anything about your ESL curriculum, what would it be?

Below is an article written for parents of teenagers. However, I would like for you to read it and post your comments on teens and the usage of slang. Article Link: []

Reflect on the following: 1. Should teens be punished for using slang because it is informal or disrespectful? 2. Should parents try to learn and understand the slang to communicate better with their children? 3. Does slang have a positive or negative influence on today’s society?