Australian English, with its origins in the dialects of Great Britain (bludger–a lazy person; dag–a nerd) as well as Aboriginal indigenous languages (bung–broken; kangaroo), has its own vocabulary and pronunciation. Couple this with Cockney rhyming slang (‘give us a Captain Cook’–a look) and steeped in values (fair go, mate) and history (digger–a soldier; furphy–a rumour), you can see how difficult it is for people from overseas to understand the locals. Our numerous similes (‘as flash as a rat with a gold tooth’–untrustworthy person) and bewildering abbreviations (arvo–afternoon; tinnie–a beer can) can leave a tourist scratching their head.

Australian English Localisation

Should you require written localisation of English to the Australian variant, I provide services at AUD $35/h.

Australian English Lessons

As well as localisation, if you require help with spoken Australian English and idiomatic words and expressions such as our colourful similes below, I run 45 minute classes by Skype at AUS $30 per 45 min lesson.

Marisa Gallicchio

Melbourne, Australia

contact@bioscritto.com

He has a face like a dropped pie.                                        He is ugly.

Carrying on like a pork chop.                                               Being angry and upset.

You’re a bloody legend.                                                         You are wonderful.

May your chooks turn into emus and kick your dunny down.    I dislike you.

Dunny budgies (flies) and the Great Australian Salute.