
AE 980
12 Australian Slang Words You Should Know
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In today's episode...
Today I am going to be teaching you 12 Australian slang words you should know – everyday Aussie slang that you can use to help you sound like a native English speaker.
These informal Australian English words will help you sound more confident when talking to a native English speaker.
Additionally, these Australian slang words can be useful for understanding what others are saying in a conversation.
The best part is that these slang terms are commonly used and easy to remember – grow your Aussie vocabulary instantly!
Let’s see what are these different Aussie slang terms I use in everyday English:
#1 Slang for afternoon
#2 Slang for petrol station
#3 Slang for liquor shop
#4 Slang for mosquito
#5 Slang for swimwear
#6 Slang for very crowded, full
#7 Slang for barbecue
#8 Slang for a cooler
#9 Slang for can’t be bothered
#10 Slang for a sick day off
#11 Slang for thanks
#12 The slang word you MUST know!
Don’t forget to take the QUIZ here: www.aussieenglish.com.au/slangquiz
You can also download the FREE PDF worksheet HERE!
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Great! I got 12/12.
Epic work, mate! Well done!