The Sweary Course

Swear like a native

Learners who want to understand (and use, carefully) native swearing and strong language.

16 lessons

1. 1What Is Strong Language and Why Does It Matter for English Learners?Free preview
2. 2The Neuroscience of Strong LanguagePro
3. 3The History of Offensive Language: How Shocking Language ChangesPro
4. 4Linguistics Unit ReviewPro
5. 5British English and Strong Language: Culture and ContextPro
6. 6Class, Register and the British Social LandscapePro
7. 7British Media, Comedy and Strong LanguagePro
8. 8British Strong Language: Unit ReviewPro
9. 9American English and Strong Language: Direct, Regional and ComplexPro
10. 10American Regional Variation and Cultural ContextPro
11. 11Australian English and Strong Language: The World Turned Upside DownPro
12. 12American and Australian Unit ReviewPro
13. 13The Social Rules: Power, Context and ConsequencePro
14. 14Harm, Identity and the Language That Hurts MostPro
15. 15Strong Language in English Media, Literature and Public LifePro
16. 16Grand Finale: Understanding Strong Language Like a LinguistPro