BRITISH SLANG 2026: Don't Sound Like a Tourist! (Every IMG NEEDS This!)

If you're an IMG working in the NHS, these 5 British slang words will save you from some very awkward moments 😅 — explained by a fellow IMG who learned the hard way on her very first week. Nobody warns you about the language barrier inside the hospital. It's not just accents — it's the everyday slang your consultant, your registrar, even your patients will use without a second thought. And not knowing it can leave you smiling and nodding… while understanding absolutely nothing. In this video I'm breaking down 5 real British slang words you WILL hear in the NHS, starting with "knackered" (which, trust me, you'll be saying yourself within the first month). Every word comes with a real example from my own experience as a GP trainee in Wales — so it's practical, it's honest, and it's the kind of thing I genuinely wish someone had told me before I arrived. Whether you're still on your PLAB journey, newly arrived in the UK, or already working in the NHS and still occasionally confused — this one's for you. 💌 Got a question or a slang word that confused YOU? Drop it in the comments below — I read every single one and I will see you in the next video 👇 🔔 Subscribe for honest, first-hand advice for IMGs navigating the NHS. #britishslang #IMGDoctor #nhs #nhsworkers #nhslife #plab1 #plab2 #plab #WorkingInUK