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1. Kaycee Balaan
Klien Zyrus de
Jesus
Jesper Silva

2. Definition
Encarta Dictionary
very casual speech or writing
language of exclusive group

3. Definition
Slang are specific colloquialisms
invented for humour and vividness in
expressions.

4. Reasons slang be
avoided
Slang can be localized to a specific
area and cause confusion to
readers who live elsewhere.
Slang evolves quickly and may not
have the same impact five or 10
years later.

5. Slang is largely considered
unprofessional, especially when it
is written.
Slang can have multiple meanings,
causing confusion or offending
your readers.
Reasons slang be
avoided

6. Examples
Frenemy – person who appears on
one hand to be your friend but, at the
same time is antagonistic towards
you

7. Example Sentence
Don’t trust Corazon! She is a
frenemy.

8. Examples
Friend and Unfriend - Adding or
removing someone to a circle of
communication such as in Facebook
or other social media networks.

9. Example Sentence
I was so stupid! I unfriended my
boyfriend on Facebook.

10. Examples
Follow and Unfollow - To add or
remove someone to the list of people
whose posts you view on Twitter.

11. Example Sentence
I decided to follow my crush on
Twitter.

12. Examples
Filipino Slang
Hugot – potentially and personally
deep sentimental or emotional
undertones

13. Jolina Magdangal, Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang?
(1998)
Oh yes, kaibigan mo ako. Kaibigan mo
lang ako… And I’m so stupid to make the
biggest mistake of falling in love with my
bestfriend.
Example Sentence
Bea Alonzo, One More Chance (2007)
Kasi ang totoo, umaasa pa rin akong
sabihin mo: Sana ako pa rin. Ako na
lang. Ako na lang ulit.
Piolo Pascual, Starting Over Again (2014)
I was willing to wait. Kaya lang napagod
ako – napagod ang puso ko na
maghintay, magtanong, magalit.
“Ang aga aga, puro hugot lines ang
nababasa ko sa Twitter. Parang
gusto ko na lang magkulong sa
kwarto and drown myself in tears.”

14. Examples
Filipino Slang
Boom Panes
 To boast on just about anything
 It is shouted by either, the winner of the
argument or the crowd who just felt like
shouting it to support a person's debate
 Thank you
= “Booyeah!” in America

15. Example Sentence
Boy: You look good today.
Girl: Boom Panes!
Thank
you!

16. Tips
 Keep your audience in mind.
 Read your drafted
correspondence out loud.
 Take your time during the writing
process.

17. Thank you!