Raised in a household where 7 languages were spoken, “Slangman” David Burke has revolutionized language learning worldwide for teens, adults and children.
MEET DAVID BURKE, AKA "SLANGMAN"
Raised in a multilingual household, David Burke has dedicated his career to making language learning fun, accessible, and culturally relevant.
EMPOWERING TEENS & ADULTS
- As a renowned author, David has written over 30 books on idioms, slang, and cultural nuances, helping millions of English learners worldwide integrate into American culture.
- His expertise has been trusted by top institutions like UCLA, NYU, Boston University, the US State Department, and Berlitz.
- As a media personality, David regularly appears on CNN, BBC, Spectrum 1 News, Voice of America, and other major outlets, sharing his insights on language and culture.
- “Slangman” hosts the popular video podcast "SLiNGiNG THE SLANG!" and is the founder of Slangman Publishing.
INSPIRING CHILDREN
- David Burke has created “The Magic Morphing Fairy Tales”™, an innovative language-learning tool that morphs English into foreign languages (and vice versa).
- He stars in "Hey Wordy!", a TV project that introduces children to world languages and cultures through animation, music, and adventure.
- David received the Parent Teacher Council Award for his contributions to language education.
YOUR GO-TO EXPERT ON LANGUAGE & CULTURE
With a passion for language and culture, David Burke is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to master English, understand American culture, or explore the world of languages.
For Teens & Adults
"Slangman" David Burke has authored over 30 language books on idioms & slang to help English learners integrate into American culture by teaching them our “real” language spoken by all ages, as well as typical slang and jargon used in the workplace. His books have been used by UCLA, NYU, Boston University, the US State Department, Berlitz, and other major institutions, and have sold well over a million copies. He is considered the go-to expert on slang, idioms, and cultural do’s and don’ts, and continues to appear as a regular on-camera personality and word master on CNN, BBC, Spectrum 1 News, Voice of America, and a variety of national and international TV/Radio/Internet broadcasts. He is also the host of the new video podcast “SLiNGiNG THE SLANG!”
For Children
David Burke has created “The Magic Morphing Fairy Tales”™ which morph from English to a foreign language (and in reverse). He is also the star of “Hey Wordy!” a TV project that introduces children to world languages and cultures through animation, music, and magical adventures and the recipient of the Parent Teacher Council Award. David is the founder of Slangman Publishing which specializes in materials on idioms & slang, and language books for children.
About Slangman
Slangman Publishing specializes in products that teach teens and adults popular idioms and slang in a variety of languages, as well as materials that introduce children to world languages.