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From Bondi to Bells, Noosa to Cable, Australia is renowned for its beautiful beaches. Less well known is the way beach culture has influenced Australian English.
Far from it – Australian slang has influenced the English language around the world, just as Australian culture has been transported to the world by comedians such as Barry Humphries, TV shows ...
According to ANU, Australian English often uses the feminine pronoun “she,” whereas standard English would use “it.” She’ll be right essentially just means all is well. Bogan ...
Dudes, dudines and dudettes of Australia, we need to talk about border security. Our long-time frenemies—the Americans (hey bae!)—seem to be taking over our English.
Ocker and posh Aussie accents. Later, in the 20th century, a social separation of the accent occurred. Alongside the general Australian accent, there emerged both a “cultivated” British-sounding ...
If Australia is to get culture any time soon, it will need leadership from the centre. The administrative machinery and money are there (despite our complaints). What’s needed is an evolved ...
British expat’s culture shock moving to Australia. A British expat has listed a bunch of Aussie words that have left her extremely baffled but there’s one in particular she’s “never heard ...
Australians get 20 days of annual leave a year. This is a divisive issue, depending on where you're from. Americans are shocked at how many holidays we get, while the British are appalled.
Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think Published: January 8 ... Aussies grew nervous at the idea of American culture barging in.