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Aside from warm weather, mateship and public holidays, there are few things Aussies love more than slang and colloquialisms. In fact, we’re famous for it! But it can make it hard to understand what people are saying — especially when you’re new to Australia! To help...
Australians love their slang. It’s one of the first things you’ll notice once you arrive here, and it may present a unique language challenge that you may not have expected. You’ll soon get used to Aussie slang in informal settings, like chatting to your friends, but...
Sharing a drink or a meal is an important bonding experience in most cultures to show friendship – or mateship, if you’re in Australia! But sometimes, this can differ across cultures. When it comes to eating and drinking, there are some things that are entirely...