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Have you ever been out for brekky with your mates, perhaps eaten some avo on toast and felt chock-a-block afterwards? Maybe you were invited to a barbie on Saturday arvo but had to bail because you were feeling crook ? I bet you’ve chucked a sickie once or twice...
As well as understanding the Australian currency, road rules, social and dating norms, and making sense of the country’s interesting cuisine, Australian slang is another thing you’ll have to figure out when living and studying ‘Down Under’....
Is there really only one Australian accent? And how much does slang used by locals change as you travel across the nation?
Many international students say that one of the most confounding aspects of Australian culture is the constant use of slang. This isn’t surprising, as Australians use slang – in particular, ‘diminutives’ (shortened words) – more than any other...
With its laidback, productivity-focused culture, working in Australia can be very different compared to other countries. From the dress code and atmosphere to employers’ expectations of new hires, Australian workplaces are generally more informal. Although,...