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Abbreviations and Acronyms Part 1 – FYI
Sometimes when people are typing very quickly, they like to use ways to make the words shorter. We do this in English all the time.
In this blog I’ll try and show you the most common abbreviations and acronyms teachers and students sometimes use when they are in their
Languagelab English class |
What’s an abbreviation,?
An abbreviation is when you make a word smaller. We do this in English all the time.
I’d like a drink = I would like a drink
I’m hungry
Although we use this a lot in standard English, people who type in the ‘chat box’ often use abbreviations.
How r u? = How are you?
C U soon = See you soon.
Ur welcome = you’re welcome
This isn’t good English really, but people use it a lot. |
What are Acronyms?
An acronym is a word that is made from the first letters from other words. These are used a lot in English.
UN – United Nations
USA- United States of America
WHO – World Health Organization
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
These are also used in languagelab. Many students and teachers use them so they can explain things very quickly.
Below is a list of the most important ones. If you know any more, write them down at the bottom of this blog in the big box that says ‘comment’.
| FYI – For your information |
LOL- (I’m) laughing out loud |
NP – No Problem |
| FYI – For your information |
ASAP – As soon as possible |
GL – Good Luck |
| TY- Thank you |
OMW – On my way |
BRB – Be right back |
| YW – You’re welcome |
AFK – Away from Keyboard (write this if you leave you computer for a minute) |
BTW – By the way |
| BTW – By the way |
SL – Second Life |
LL – Languagelab |
| LM – Landmark |
IM – Instant Message |
TP – Teleport |
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| There is also a very big list at http://www.abbreviations.com/acronyms/CHAT
Next week: Acronyms Part 2: Emoticons |
