Reflection

In hindsight, my research questions should have been more closed, to avoid confusing or conflicting data. I liked this project, and I have really gotten to know more about British slang and culture. I think that some of my data may have been corrupt because of strange or conflicting answers. I enjoyed this work, and the time I got to work on this project.

Conclusion

After all of this research and collecting data, I have concluded that American teens don't use British slang. Much. There are words that have taken on, "bloody, mate, chap" have really been used in school. Lots of people think that British slang has it's place in Britain and should stay there.

Research conclusion

My conclusion from y data is that most teens in America don't use British slang. There are the ones who do use slang though. I had many answers like "Why would I? We're in America!" I didn't like these answers, but I had to use them. Otherwise, my data was very clear, most people think that the British English is neither friendly nor unfriendly.

Sources

http://www.bg-map.com/us-uk.html

Do you know anyone who uses British slang?

One person said "maybe you do.." so I added that

Do you use British slang?

What is your opinion on British slang?

Survey Questions

What is your opinion on British slang?
Do you use British Slang?
How friendly do you think the British language sounds?
Do you know anyone who uses British slang?
Do you recognize any of these words?

Bloody, Biscuit
Lorry, Chip
Crisp, Bangers and mash
Bonkers, Candy floss

Research Summary

British slang is used by many of the social classes. Modern British slang is constantly changing, just like American slang. However, there are the tried and true words as in "bloody" "lorry" or "bloke". While not everyone uses slang, most do. Higher classes don't use some types of slang. In American slang, some words are used by everyone, like "cop" or "bucks". Lower class slang would be words like "ain't, crib, props, peeps and java". These words will change over time. Higher class slang is usually "frozen", the words don't change much throughout time. For example, "lorry, chap, mate, bangers, mash, chips, crisps" these are all words used by everyone. The words that might be slang to us is normal vocabulary to the users.

Research Plan

My research plan is to use internet search engines and encyclopedias to find out about British slang. My survey target group is 14-15 year old high schoolers. I will give my survey to a class to fill out.

My Reaserch Questions

What social class uses British slang?
When did modern British slang originate?
Where did modern British slang originate?
When is it used? In what situations?

My Reaserch Goals

I want to learn more about what words and phrases are used in British slang. I also want to know what social class and working classes use these words. I would like to know when and where modern day British slang originated.

Language Beliefs

I believe that lots of American slang can has evolved from British slang. Lots of people in the U.S. are now using British words in their everyday lives. "bloody" is a word that I have been hearing
around town. British slang started it's popularity in America during the 1960's British music invasion, lead by "The Beatles", "The Rolling Stones",and "Herman's Hermits". British slang in the states is still very alive today.