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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!