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Transcript
Hello everybody!
Today, we will study some differences between
British
American
Australian
Introduction
Many English language learners find it confusing to understand the difference between British, Australian, and American English. The most obvious difference between the British, Australian and American English is in the accent (or pronunciation), especially with vowel sounds.
Question
Do you remember the words that the girls have just pronounced?
AUSTRALIAN
First, we'll focus on some popular expressions in Australian English.1- ''AUSSIE'' refers to someone who is Australian. It can be used in the form of a noun, adjective and proper noun. Example: Aussies are known for being great surfers!
2-CRIKEY which is an exclamation of shock or surprise!Example: Crikey! What was that?
cRIKEY!!! did you see that spider?
And now, let's focus on some differences between
BRITISH
AMERICAN
AUSTRALIAN
AUSTRALIAN
BRITISH
AMERICAN
What's up dude? Are you alright? Friend / buddies Restroom Take out
How's it going mate? You alright? Mate Loo Take away
How ya going?G-day Mate Toilet Take away
AUSTRALIAN
AMERICAN
''I'm stuffed''
''I'm stuffed''
Australians use this expression when they are tired, exhausted
Americans use this expression to say that they are full (because they ate a lot)
VS
I've worked a lot! I'm stuffed!
No more for me thanks- I'm stuffed!
American, British,Australian Slang
American Slang
Break a leg = Good luckHold your horses= Wait just a moment Hooked= Addicted to something
Australian Slang
Bonzer= Great,awesomeThongs= Sandals Going troppo= Go crazy
British Slang
Chuffed= Happy, pleasedTosh= Nonsense Gutted= Sad, disappointed
Translate these sentences
Ieri ho mangiato tantissimo! Sono pieno! Oh Dio! Hai visto quel serpente? A: Ehy amico! Come stai? B: Sono molto stanco, sto lavorando tantissimo e sono preoccupato per mia madre perchè è in Ospedale! A: Ehy, ciao B: Ciao!
1- Yesterday, I ate a lot! I'm stuffed! 2- Crikey! Did you see that snake? 3. Hey friend! Are you alright? - I'm so tired, I'm working a lot and I'm worried for my mom because she is at the Hospital! 4. Hey mate you alright - Hello!
Thank you mates!