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ISBN: 978-1947601901 / Format: 8.5"x11" / Pages: 244
Want to finally sound like a local? The 2026 STREET SPEAK 1 Textbook turns confusing American English into an easy, exciting adventure. Students quickly master the tricky phrasing and informal speech patterns actually heard on the street and in your favorite shows. Whether you are a teacher looking for the best tools or a student ready to chill out and learn naturally, this book is your shortcut to fluency.
You will learn how to use everyday expressions and common jokes with total ease. Plus, with instant access to our daily video and audio lessons, keep up-to-date with the popular sayings that change how you speak forever. Stop just studying—start talking like a pro and realize it's a piece of cake!
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Dozens Of Exercises For Reading,
Writing, Listening & Speaking - ✓ Over 75 Audio Programs
- ✓ Videos That Update Daily!
- ✓ Dialogues Using Slang & Idioms
- ✓ "Real Speak" Lessons On Contractions, Reductions, And Connected Speech
- ✓ Drills Specifically For "Real Speak"
- ✓ A Special Section At The End Of Each Chapter Comparing The Slang & Idioms Used In Other English-Speaking Countries
- ✓ Answer Key
NOW IN FULL COLOR!
Both the paperback and digital formats now have full-color interior pages. That includes not only the Textbooks, but the Workbook, Teacher’s Guides, and Assessments as well!
UPDATED SLANG:
Our slang and idioms are always current and relevant for all ages. Plus, our 'Teen Speak' section is frequently updated to keep you on top of the newest slang today!
UPDATED ILLUSTRATIONS:
If you have used the previous editions of this book, you will notice that some of the illustrations have been updated to reflect the spirit of our evolving world of inclusivity.
VIDEOS THAT UPDATE DAILY!
There is no other series in the world with daily video updates! Every time you return, you’ll find fresh content with further explanations of slang and idioms from the author himself, 'Slangman' David Burke, plus the latest slang hitting the streets.
CEFR ALIGNMENT:
Master English with confidence. All SLANGMAN books are meticulously aligned with the CEFR standards. From B1 Intermediate to C2 Mastery, our curriculum provides the structured, real-world English you need to navigate professional and social environments with native-like fluency.
Best-selling Combo!
Textbook/Workbook
Unleash your language skills with our textbook and workbook duo! Master American idioms and slang with interactive dialogues, word games, audio programs, and daily videos featuring the latest expressions. Speak like a native, boost your confidence, and shine in any conversation. Get the ultimate language learning package now!
Best-selling Combo!
Textbook/Workbook
Unleash your language skills with our textbook and workbook duo! Master American idioms and slang with interactive dialogues, word games, audio programs, and daily videos featuring the latest expressions. Speak like a native, boost your confidence, and shine in any conversation. Get the ultimate language learning package now!
But We'll Just Let Our Customers Do The Talking...
After teaching the Slangman STREET SPEAK series in my own advanced conversation class, I ended up being such a fan that we adjusted our curriculum to use the series at every academic level of our school’s conversation program.
Program Coordinator of Mentor Language Institute
The STREET SPEAK and BIZ SPEAK books on idioms and slang by Slangman David Burke are excellent tools to remedy the widespread deficiency among foreigners studying English.
UCLA American English Center
Blew the other textbooks on slang and idiomatic expression out of the water! Long story short, AEC has been using Slangman’s STREET SPEAK and BIZ SPEAK series ever since. Goodbye dry, boring, dull. Hello, fun, interesting, and dynamic!
Senior Director of Education at American English College (AEC)