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English language learners demand slang; teachers try to keep up

By Take Two Staff
Published Nov 4, 2013
Jiu Hua Zhang, a 23-year-old student from China, chats with fellow English language learner Donald Chung, 28, of Taiwan.
Jiu Hua Zhang, a 23-year-old student from China, chats with fellow English language learner Donald Chung, 28, of Taiwan.
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Josie Huang/KPCC
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English language learners at UCLA listen to a presentation on slang.
English language learners at UCLA listen to a presentation on slang.
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Josie Huang/KPCC
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David Burke, self-styled "Slangman" and author of the eponymous books, giving a special presentation to English language learners at UCLA.
David Burke, self-styled "Slangman" and author of the eponymous books, giving a special presentation to English language learners at UCLA.
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Josie Huang/KPCC
)
David Burke, self-styled "Slangman" and author of the eponymous books, at his home studio in Studio City, Calif.
David Burke, self-styled "Slangman" and author of the eponymous books, at his home studio in Studio City, Calif.
(
Josie Huang/KPCC
)

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English language learners demand slang; teachers try to keep up

Even with English instruction starting as early as pre-school in some countries, thousands of foreign students still come to the US hoping to master a more natural speaking style. 

KPCC's Josie Huang finds out how teachers keep up with the latest slang.