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Comment by Nurul Khasanah on March 31, 2013 at 14:03

How to pronounce "Blud" btw? Is it "blud" like we pronounce "blood"?

Comment by Tammy on July 22, 2012 at 20:17

Thanks,really helpful, slang is so necessary to understand native speakers, it would be nice if you added some more, thx

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on May 21, 2012 at 21:37

I love that movie Simon. The London slang is very strong, even in the trailer. 

Vero, I had trouble with some of the slang words too. It's very modern London slang! It's also pretty scary. 

Teacher Comment by English Tutor Simon on May 20, 2012 at 19:09

This is the Attack the Block trailer, there is a lot of slang used in the trailer and film!

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on May 8, 2012 at 10:59

Can you recommend any good movies (or movie trailers) that display London slang in action?

Comment by Blue Peace on April 29, 2012 at 16:39

Thanks tutor Simon for this blog. I'm always interested in slangs and idioms. Short form but express full meaning. :)

Comment by Gertraud Müller on April 29, 2012 at 16:23

Very intresting blog or a dench blog. London is really a worth to visit , I have been there twice and I'm sure it wasn't the last time :) Nice to meet you here ...:)

Teacher Comment by English Tutor Simon on April 29, 2012 at 10:57

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

As well as general slang words, I'll also talk about the cockney accent that is slowly disappearing, and the replacement of it by Multicultural London English. (Which is sometimes known as Jafaican in reference to its strong influence by Jamaicans or British-Jamaicans living in London).

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on April 28, 2012 at 19:40

Great blog Simon! Or should I say Dench blog blud, innit!

 

It's so interesting to learn how slang is developed. I love the multiculturalism of London and how it is reflected in modern English language. I look forward to the next set of London slang words.