Understanding culture, slangs and idioms.

What does it mean by American culture?

• American culture refers to the collective values, traditions, and customs shared by people living in the United States.

• American culture primarily consists of Hollywood movies and fast food.

• American culture is defined by its political system and economic policies.

American culture examples

• Fish and chips, tea time, and Wimbledon

• Cherry blossoms, sushi, and karaoke

• Thanksgiving dinner, Fourth of July celebrations, and Super Bowl Sunday

What are idioms?

• Idioms are grammatical errors commonly made by non-native speakers.

• Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.

• Idioms are slang words used by teenagers.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "break the ice."

• To physically break a block of ice

• To start a conversation in a social situation

• To end a friendship

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "hit the road."

• To hit a physical object
• To leave or start a journey
• To hit a jackpot in a casino

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "cost an arm and a leg."

• Indicates a fair price
• Something is very expensive or costly.
• Refers to a literal body part being sold

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "barking up the wrong tree."

• Pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.
• Sitting under the right tree
• Chasing the right path

What does "slang" mean?

• Formal and standard language used in academic settings

• A type of coded language used by spies

• Informal language consisting of unconventional words, phrases, and expressions often specific to certain groups or communities

Choose the correct meaning of the slang term "chill."

• to relax or calm down
• to heat up
• to freeze

Choose the correct meaning of the slang term "lit."

• Exciting, excellent, or amazing
• Tasty or delicious
• Boring, dull, or uninteresting