A new Slang Booklet has been created to help international and new staff navigate the everyday language they may hear from clients and colleagues. It features a collection of words and phrases unique to Warwickshire and other parts of the UK – many of which don’t appear in standard dictionaries and can sometimes be considered impolite or rude.
The booklet isn’t comprehensive, but it offers a practical introduction to commonly used slang terms, covering areas such as:
- Body parts
- Clothes
- Death and bereavement
- Family members
- Food and drink
- Greetings
- Money
- Sleep
- Toileting and bodily functions
By familiarising themselves with these phrases, international care workers and care workers more generally can improve communication, avoid misunderstandings, and feel more confident in day-to-day interactions.
