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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