Meme Talk: English Through America’s Favorite Memes

Memes, Slang & the Internet: How Pop Culture Is Reshaping English

Memes, internet slang, irony, and sarcasm are now a huge part of everyday English. Half of what shows up in your feed, DMs, or comment sections is impossible to understand if you take it literally.

Join our next Conversation Club to explore how memes and internet culture are shaping modern English — and pick up the skills to actually understand the language you see online every day.

What we’ll cover:

✦ Memes & Modern English — Break down popular memes and expressions to see what they reveal about today’s English and online communication culture.

✦ Internet Slang — Get familiar with the slang and abbreviations that show up constantly in texts, social media, and comments.

✦ Irony & Sarcasm — Learn how to spot irony and sarcasm in English — and why taking things too literally can lead you astray.

✦ English You Won’t Find in a Textbook — Expressions and language habits that rarely make it into textbooks but are everywhere in real online conversations.

✦ Learn by Speaking — Discuss memes, unpack their meaning, and put new expressions to use in conversation right away.

Your host: Anelli Arana, an English teacher from Florida, will lead this session. Expect a light, lively conversation about modern English, internet culture, and the language people actually use every day.