Languages Pedagogy Podcast

Ep138. Teaching Slang and Informal Speech Responsibly


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Slang is fun. It’s fresh. It’s real. But it can also be tricky, controversial, and misused. In this powerful episode of The Languages Pedagogy Podcast, we explore how educators can approach slang and informal speech with clarity, sensitivity, and purpose. Discover practical frameworks, cultural insights, and lesson ideas to help learners sound more natural—without crossing lines. Whether you teach teens, adults, or professionals, this episode will help you rethink what it means to teach “real” language.






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Languages Pedagogy PodcastBy Mike Llerena