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💬Americans love the word “dude”—but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. In this B2 English episode of the Learn English Podcast, listeners explore one of the most flexible slang words in American English and learn how it can express surprise, anger, excitement, or disappointment with just one change in voice. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners who want to understand real conversations and pick up natural expressions.
The host walks through the history of “dude,” from the 1800s to surf culture in California and Hawaii, and then breaks down how modern speakers actually use it in daily life. Listeners hear clear examples, including the phrase “Dude, seriously?”, and learn when it is friendly, when it sounds rude, and when it shows strong emotions. This episode helps ESL/EFL learners around the world build vocabulary, i ...
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