It's hardly ever in the coursebooks, probably because they try to be as politically correct as possible, which is a good thing, but it's also a good idea to learn some survival expressions, isn't it?
But what is slang?
WordReference.com defines "slang" as either "a characteristic language of a particular group" or "informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar".
Obviously, slang can be very handy on certain occasions, more to understand what other people are saying than to use it yourself, although you never know when you might need it too.
Learn some slang expressions or test yourself:
- http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/index.htm
- http://www.englishclub.com/ref/Slang/Quizzes/index.htm
It's not very complete, but I'm sure you'll find something useful.
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