068 - Initialisms in Conversation: Party Culture in the U.S.

<p>In this episode of the American English Podcast, we will talk about initialisms which are a type of abbreviation. The initialisms discussed are used in PRE-PARTY and PARTY situations. In the first part of the discussion I explain the difference between initialism and acronym. I also explain a list of party initialisms (such as RSVP, BYOB, etc.). In the second part, you will hear a conversation with my mom using them all in a discussion about PARTY CULTURE IN THE U.S..<br/><br/><b>Premium Content</b> (formerly called the Classroom)<br/><br/>This episode is part of <a href='https://american-english-podcast.teachable.com/p/season-2-episodes-051-100'>Season 2</a>.  By purchasing Season 2, you&apos;ll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.<br/><br/>Season 2  contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. <a href='https://american-english-podcast.teachable.com/p/season-2-episodes-051-100'>Learn more</a>.<br/><br/><b>Other Content</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://american-english-podcast.teachable.com/p/transcripts-episode-001-100/'>Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100</a>. </li><li><a href='https://american-english-podcast.teachable.com/p/101-american-english-slang-words'>Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect on Instagram</b></p><ul><li>Get updated when new episodes are posted <a href='https://www.instagram.com/americanenglishpodcast/'>via Instagram</a>.</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/americanenglish">Support the show</a> (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/americanenglish)</p>