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Slang with “money” (and casino culture in California)

Moolah, Dinero, Cheddar, Bucks . . . there are so many slang words for “money” in the English language! If you are studying English in San Diego or San Francisco, you will probably be shopping often, whether it be buying clothes, souvenirs, or tasty meals at local restaurants. Each of these shopping experiences is an...

Dating slang in English (and romantic restaurants in SD and SF)
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Dating slang in English (and romantic restaurants in SD and SF)

Sometimes it is difficult to express love in words . . . but these slang words do a great job of expressing amor! Learn all about how to describe relationships, and then read our recommendations for places to take your love on a date. English Dating Slang Exclusive  Definition: not dating other people Clingy  Definition:...

5 California slang words every English student needs to know
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5 California slang words every English student needs to know

CISL students living in San Diego or San Francisco learn many English words, but they also learn something not typically found in textbooks: how to speak “Californian!” As a Californian might (jokingly) say, “It’s, like, totally awesome!” California has its own special dialect and many of its own words. Thanks to Hollywood, some California slang...