🇬🇧🇪🇸 casual - informal : English Lesson

Meaning of "casual" ("informal"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Casual” describes something that is easy-going, relaxed, or informal. It can refer to clothing, like wearing jeans and a t-shirt instead of a suit, or to behavior, like acting calm and not too serious. Basically, being casual means keeping things simple and chill!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Grandma said we’re having a casual lunch, but she cooked enough to feed an army.

My teacher tried to make a casual joke but accidentally taught us math instead.

I tried to act casual when I saw my crush, but walking into a lamppost didn’t help.

My brother’s “casual” bedroom looks like a tornado had a party.

I tried to be casual at the party, but tripping over the cat ruined my cool vibe.

A boy wears a casual shirt and a casual hat. He sits on a park seat, feet on the grass, and drinks tea. A friend comes in a casual coat and sits down. A woman with a casual bag smiles. They talk in a casual voice, smile, and feel good. They wave and go home happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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