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STREET SPEAK 1 will help you understand real American English in no time flat (= "fast")! Never feel frustrated and lost again! Get the hang of (= “learn”) authentic slang & idioms in just 15 minutes a day! Slangman's multimedia book delivers a complete, integrated approach focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking!
🗣️ Everyday Slang & Idioms
Master the top expressions Americans actually use in daily conversations, so you never feel left out again.
⚡ “Fast English” Secrets
Discover how native speakers combine and drop sounds so you can effortlessly understand rapid, real-time speech.
☕ Popular Venues & Hotspots
Learn the exact jargon and slang used in coffee shops, restaurants, parties, school, and work settings.
🎬 Pop Culture & Entertainment
Decode the slang packed into your favorite movies, TV shows, viral TikToks, and social media posts.
🎭 Humor, Sarcasm & Body Language
Understand American humor, subtle jokes, body gestures, and tone so you catch every joke.
💬 Real vs. Textbook English
Bridge the gap between formal classroom grammar and authentic conversational English spoken on the street.
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80 Tracks of Audio Programs: Native-speaker recordings to perfect your listening and pronunciation.
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Dozens of Video Lessons: Daily updated video breakdowns that bring every idiom and slang phrase to life.
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Real-World Dialogues: Entertaining, realistic conversations using everyday slang and idioms in context.
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Interactive Games & Activities: Crossword puzzles, matching games, and word searches that make practice addictively fun.
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Workbook & Practice Exercises: Quick self-checks and homework exercises to lock in what you learn.
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Digital eBook Access: Read, listen, and watch anywhere on your phone, tablet, or laptop.
🚀 In Just 15 Minutes a Day...
You’ll bridge the gap between textbook English and the real world!
“I used to freeze up when coworkers spoke fast. Thanks to Slangman, I understand all office slang now!”
“After teaching STREET SPEAK in my class, we adjusted our curriculum to use the series at every academic level!”
UCLA American Language Center (ALC)
“Finally! A book that teaches how real people talk on the street. I watch movies without subtitles now!”
“Blew the other textbooks out of the water! AEC has used STREET SPEAK ever since. Goodbye dry, hello fun!”
Sr. Director of Education, AEC
“School taught grammar, but this course taught me to sound natural in the US. Love the 15-min lessons!”
“STREET SPEAK books on idioms and slang are excellent tools to remedy widespread deficiencies in English.”
Program Coordinator, Mentor Language Institute
“Best $9 I ever spent! Slangman’s daily video breakdowns make complex idioms so effortless to learn.”
“I can finally understand American memes and TikTok comments without looking up words! Highly recommend.”
“I used to freeze up when coworkers spoke fast. Thanks to Slangman, I understand all office slang now!”
“After teaching STREET SPEAK in my class, we adjusted our curriculum to use the series at every academic level!”
UCLA American Language Center (ALC)
“Finally! A book that teaches how real people talk on the street. I watch movies without subtitles now!”
“Blew the other textbooks out of the water! AEC has used STREET SPEAK ever since. Goodbye dry, hello fun!”
Sr. Director of Education, AEC
“School taught grammar, but this course taught me to sound natural in the US. Love the 15-min lessons!”
“STREET SPEAK books on idioms and slang are excellent tools to remedy widespread deficiencies in English.”
Program Coordinator, Mentor Language Institute
“Best $9 I ever spent! Slangman’s daily video breakdowns make complex idioms so effortless to learn.”
“I can finally understand American memes and TikTok comments without looking up words! Highly recommend.”