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Tanya’s Tips: American Slang

Tanya’s Tips: American Slang

February 12, 2022

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I’d like to touch base with you about a very cool subject – American slang! Americans use a lot of slang words when they speak, and this time I’ll loop you in on some expressions that run popular at the InterExchange office. Would you share with us some slang words and expressions in your language? Would you share with us some slang words and expressions in your language? Tag us @interexchange on social.

Tanya's Tips: American Slang

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An international exchange alumna originally from Ukraine, Tanya started her career at InterExchange in 2011. Tanya is passionate about travel and cultural exchange and enjoys meeting J-1 exchange participants at InterExchange events.

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