Slang is a type of language consisting

of words and phrases that are:

considered to be very informal
more common in speech than in
writing
typically restricted to a particular
context or group of people

Language which takes off its coat,

spits on its hands - and goes to
work.-Carl Sandburg

The problem for learners of English is to

know when or when not to use slang. Many
people condemn slang, but in fact we all use
it. The trick is to use slang in the right
context.

SLANG REGISTER

Offensive slang

Vulgar slang

Taboo slang

Country slangs