Learning a language can be tricky at times. One cannot be considered a fluent speaker of a certain language by only knowing the structure of language; there are various other aspects that have to be considered before one can be proficient. Factors such as the use of body language, slangs, idioms, culture, and expression play a vital role in learning. Each language has its own attributes and is distinct from another language.
One of the most essential aspects of learning a language is utilizing the “slangs” and “idioms” that exist in the language. When I first came to the United States I was astounded by the fact that English language was full of slangs and people often used slangs to convey their message. I then began to wonder if I used Nepali slangs while speaking Nepali. Soon I realized I was not speaking proper Nepali – it was the combination of commonly used slangs and Nepali words. Words such as “Jhyau” meaning bored is often used in Nepali, however, that word doesn’t have a literal meaning. Similarly, English contains slangs and idioms that are used frequently while speaking. Slangs and idioms such as kill time, bored till death, boo boo, cheesy, chicken etc. when heard by a non-native speaker could make very little sense to them. However if the same language was used in front of a proficient speaker, it would be a part of a normal conversation. Factors such as these contribute highly in making language learning experience challenging.
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