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Aussie slang
This article discusses the origins and longevity of Australian slang, and contains some excellent examples. It also highlights some...
Sep 11, 2021

History of 'mate' in Australian English
Sydney Morning Herald: 'Mate': What's the history of our most treasured salutation? This article discusses the history and cultural...
Sep 11, 2021

How can pronunciation reveal in-group membership?
The Guardian Australia: From 'Res-er-vwah' to 'Lawnceston': butchering the names of places Australians call home This article discusses...
Sep 11, 2021

Australian accents
The study design asks students to familiarise themselves with features of Broad, General and Cultivated accents in Australian English,...
Sep 11, 2021

Is Bluey giving American kids Aussie accents?
Listen to this interview between ABC radio host Sammy J and his American guest as they discuss the success and influence of Australian...
Sep 11, 2021

Australian English vs American English
Sydney Morning Herald: Australian English isn't being taken over by Americanisms. But it is changing Useful quotes from the article: 'For...
Sep 11, 2021

Regional Variation Part 1
The following articles provide some examples of lexical and phonological variations in the use of English around Australia: Buzzfeed - We...
Sep 11, 2021

Australian slang - old vs new
You may already be familiar with some of the many stereotypes that exist about how Australians speak. However, we must be careful to...
Sep 11, 2021

Useful Resource: Macquarie Dictionary - Aussie Word of the Week Blog
The Macquarie Dictionary is generally considered to be the authoritative source on Australian English. Their Aussie Word of the Week blog...
Sep 11, 2021
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