Straya (our way of saying Australia)
This is a nice lighthearted video with the usual Australian self-mockery – we love a bit of that. How many of the people and places can you identify? Kudos to … Continue reading
January 14, 2015 · Leave a comment
‘ranga’, ‘red’, ‘bluey’, ‘ginger’
All words for a redhead (even if their hair is actually orange). Careful with these; ‘ranga’ actually comes from orangutan (an orange-haired ape) so can be considered derogatory. Question: Who … Continue reading
February 1, 2013 · 1 Comment
jobs – chippy, sparky, brickie, dunny diver – what are you talking about?!
Why use the correct word when you can have some fun and bamboozle non-native English speakers? chippy – a carpenter (they make chips when the cut up wood) sparky – … Continue reading
February 1, 2013 · 42 Comments
20 ways we will change your name in Australia
If you have more than one syllable in your name, be prepared to lose all but one and possibly add a “y’ or ‘z’ to the end. If we don’t … Continue reading
January 31, 2013 · 3 Comments
australian culture and customs 