BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20000101T000000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:CST TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260709T102440Z - 28616@iZuf69e0i0z4ibdboqb33jZ DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260110T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260110T210000 CREATED:20260709T102440Z DESCRIPTION:Public Speaking : Slang-What it is/isn't & How to/not to use it \nThis public speaking workshop will involve the learning of immediately actionable skills\, pra ctice\, professional feedback\, and more practice! What is slang? What isn 't slang? When does English sound natural\, and when does it quietly creat e distance? Why do some conversations feel warm and effortless\, while oth ers sound correct but strangely stiff? One of the biggest hidden gaps for advanced English learners isn’t grammar or vocabulary\, it’s slang. In this workshop\, Violetta\, a TEDx public speaking coach\, explores why un derstanding and using slang is one of the clearest markers of true languag e mastery and cultural understanding\, and why it’s especially challengi ng for Chinese speakers of English. Many people either stay overly formal and struggle to build real connection\, or try slang in the wrong moments and unintentionally send the wrong signal. In this workshop\, we'll define the difference between slang\, casual or informal language and just plain being rude. We'll dive into why it evolves so quickly\, when to use it an d\, just as importantly\, when not to use it. Through clear examples\, cul tural context\, and practical frameworks\, Violetta will help you turn a c ommon pain point into a real strength. You’ll walk away better able to s ound natural without trying too hard\, culturally aware without being awkw ard\, and confident navigating English in professional\, social\, and publ ic speaking situations where tone matters as much as words. 这是一场 非常偏实操的公开演讲工作坊：学了就能立刻用的技巧 + 练习 + 专业反馈 + 再练习，直接给你把手感拉起来。 俚 语 到底是什么？什么又不算 俚语 ？什么时候英语听起 来很自然，什么时候虽然“正确”，却会在无形中让人 觉得有距离？为什么有些对话就是轻松舒服，而有些对 话明明没错，却尴尬得像在背课文？对很多英语水平已 经不错的人来说，最大的隐形短板其实不是语法，也不 是词汇，而是 俚语 。 在这场工作坊里，Violetta 会从一 个 TEDx 教练的视角，讲清楚：理解并能正确使用 俚语 ， 往往是语言真正熟练、文化真正融入的一个明显标志； 但它对中文母语者来说也特别难。很多人要么一直保持 过度正式，结果很难建立真实的连接；要么在不该用的 时候硬塞 俚语，不小心就传递出完全不对的信号。 我们 会先把概念掰清楚：俚语 [...] DTSTAMP:20260709T102440Z LOCATION:China\,\, Shanghai SUMMARY:Public Speaking: Slang-What it is/isn't & How to/not to use it END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR