English Vocabulary Builder: Learn 9 BUZZWORDS

A buzzword is a word or phrase that is currently popular or fashionable. Some people criticise them for being used too much, but they exist for a reason – they’re useful! In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll introduce you to nine buzzwords and phrases which are currently in regular use. We’ll talk about: the new normal, synergy, unprecedented, unpack, think outside the box, reach out, courtesy call, go viral, and unmute. After you’ve taken the lesson, do try the quiz to test your understanding.

thank you maam

nadeeka fernando

Great class!!

homero12

8/9
thank you kindly for this lesson,Mrs.Gill

Jannyl

Thanks a lot!

SilenaHerold

Thanks a lot gor this great lesson.

Yildiz Okuturlar

Thank you, now I know that I can hang up the phone if reciev a courtesy call.

Minyard42

lovely lesson

athular

Thank you, Gill.

beernaard

Great lesson, thanks so much

Bright Agyapong

Good lesson, thanks so much

Bright Agyapong

Thank you teacher Gill.
I got 8/9,not bad,!!
Is”Hach tag # ” Buzzword ?answer me please.
I love very much your explanation ????
Thank you”CHOKRAN”

NaciraSebsi

Hi, and well done in the quiz! Hashtag # isn’t really a buzzword, it’s just the name for the symbol :-)

Gill

I was just wondering who the hell invents such annoying expressions!!??
The more I hear them, the more I hate them!!
Great explanation and lesson Gill, thanks a lot ;)