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Explanations, if included, should all be listed in English on sites in this category. Sites that describe English slang in other languages such as Chinese or Japanese should go to the following English as a Second Language category: Arts/Education/Language_Arts/English/English_as_a_Second_Language/Student_Resources/Idioms_and_Slang/. more information (editors only) |
Sites found in this category will generally be listings of English that is not considered to be standard. This means that the language is free from the grammar and spelling restrictions of mainstream English and has been shaped by the idiosyncrasies of a particular culture or group of people.
| Idioms should not be confused with slang, whose constituents are often made-up words. Slang also has a tendency to be short-lived, changing from year to year along with social trends. If you feel that your site is more focused on slang rather than idioms, please submit it to the following slang category: /Science/Social_Sciences/Linguistics/Languages/Natural/Indo-European/Germanic/English/Slang/ |
Sites in this category should focus on expressions in English whose meaning can not be understood if taken literally. This language is called the 'idiom' and is actually comprised of real words found in standard English.
| If the slang quizzes for your site are designed for English as a Second Language students, please send it to the following ESL category: Arts/Education/Language_Arts/English/English_as_a_Second_Language/Student_Resources/Idioms_and_Slang/. |
Sites found in this category should provide English slang quizzes. Slang is English that is not considered to be standard. This means that the language is free from the grammar and spelling restrictions of mainstream English and has been shaped by the idiosyncrasies of a particular culture or group of people.
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