California Slang: Learn Words Like “Legit,” “Sick,” and “Gnarly”

🏄 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll explore real California slang so you can understand native speakers and sound more natural in English. I start by explaining the stereotype of the “surfer” accent and how Californians actually speak, then show you the difference between Cali, SoCal, and NorCal. After that, we learn useful slang words such as legit, sick, gnarly, stoked, and amped, with clear explanations and many real-life examples. This episode is great for upper-intermediate English learners who want to improve listening, expand vocabulary, and feel more confident when watching TV shows, movies, or social media from California. Listen closely, repeat the phrases, and start using these expressions in your own conversations.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Cali: Shortened version of California

2) Cadence: The rhythm or flow of sounds, particularly in speech.

3) Legit: Authentic, real, credible (can also mean very good or very bad)

4) Sick: Can mean ill, but also used to describe something very good or impressive, or something gross.

5) Epic: Grand or monumental, often describing an experience or event.

6) Broke: Slang for having no money.

7) Gnarly: Extremely good or bad, challenging, dangerous

8) Stoked/Amped: Very excited, enthusiastic

9) Conman: A person who deceives others for money.

10) Crossover: When something from one area (like culture or language) is adopted into another.