How about learning some American English slang? Slang is informal speech, and it is regularly used by native speakers of all languages, but it is not always easy to learn as it isn’t often taught in classes or schools.  Below I have lists ten common slang terms in English you might want to learn. Why not practice including these new slag words in your English speech this week?

to ace – to pass an exam with the highest grade (in America that is an ‘A’)
Example: John aced his first college exam and went out to celebrate.

(an) all-nighter – working or studying all night; usually used with the verb to pull as in ‘to pull an all-nighter’
Example: Liz and I pulled an all-nighter to study for our physics final exam.

cheesy – cheap or silly
Example 1: I always buy my nephews some cheesy souvenir when I travel.
Example 2: Don always acts cheesy around girls he likes.

a drag – a disappointment
Example: It was such a drag that the park concert series was cancelled because of the rain.

hang in there – don’t give up; keep going
Example: I know this has been a really hard semester, but you just have to hang in there for two more weeks.

to max out – to spend the full amount with nothing left
Example: I maxed out my credit cards paying for my trip to Europe.

peppy – energetic; full of energy and happy
Example: The cheerleaders are always so peppy.

to rake in – to make a lot of money
Example: Ever since their business went online they have been raking in the money.

veg out – to sit or lay around doing nothing, like a vegetable 🙂
Example: I have had such a long week, this weekend I am going to just veg out at home and do nothing.

you bet – of course; yes
Example: A: Could you help me move in two weeks? B: You bet, I’m happy to help.