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Book Synopsis Wordbook of Australian Idiom by : Kerrin P. Rowe
Download or read book Wordbook of Australian Idiom written by Kerrin P. Rowe and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This amusing dinki-di wordbook will keep you entertained, and give you an understanding and insight into the easy-going Australian laid-back language and approach to life - 'ya gottaluvit'.
Download or read book Australian Slang written by David Tuffley and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aussie Slang is a richly-textured, often ribald world of understatement and laconic humour. This guide aims to do three things; (a) to help the traveller decipher what they hear around them in everyday Australian life, (b) give the causal reader some insight into informal Australian culture, and (c) make a record of some old Australian expressions that are slipping into disuse now that English has become a global language. Readers will recognize both British and American terms in this list. Australian English has absorbed much from these two great languages. For depth of knowledge of their own language, no-body beats the British. Its their language after all. A thousand years in the making, the English language is embedded deep in the DNA of the British. No-one uses their language more skilfully than they do. On the other hand, American English has a creative power that recognizes no boundaries. Americans have taken a very good all-purpose language and extended it in all kinds of directions with new words describing the world as it is today. They do not generally cling to old forms out of respect for tradition. As Winston Churchill observed, Britain and America … two great nations divided by the same language. Australian English sits comfortably in the space between the two. Australian English began in the early days of settlement as English English with a healthy dash of Celtic influence from the many Scots, Irish and Welsh settlers who came to Australia. Large numbers of German settlers also came in the 1800's,and their influence on the language is also clearly evident. For over a hundred years, Australia developed in splendid isolation its unique blend of English, tempered by the hardships of heat and cold, deluge and drought, bushfires and cyclones. The harsh environment united people in a common struggle to survive. People helped each other. Strong communitarian loyalties were engendered. It is from this that the egalitarian character of Australia evolved. There is a strong emphasis on building a feeling of solidarity with others. Strangers will call each other "mate" or "luv" in a tone of voice ordinarily reserved for close friends and family in other parts of the world. Everyone was from somewhere else, and no-one was better than anyone else. A strong anti-authoritarian attitude became deeply embedded in Australian English. This was mainly directed towards their British overlords who still ran the country as a profitable colony. The Australian sense of humour is generally understated, delivered with a straight-face, and is often self-deprecating in nature. No-one wants to appear to be “up themselves”. Harsh or otherwise adverse conditions had to be met without complaint, so when discussing such conditions, it was necessary to do so with laconic, understated humour. Anyone not doing so was deemed a “whinger” (win-jer).Following World War II the American influence came increasingly to influence Australian culture and therefore the language. No-one is better at selling their popular culture to the world than the United States of America. Their pop culture is a beguiling instrument of foreign policy, so pervasive and persuasive it is. Young Australians enthusiastically embraced American culture, and since the 1940's the old established British language and customs have become blended with the American. If Australian English has a remarkable quality, it is the absence of regional dialects. It is spoken with relative uniformity across the entire nation. Brisbane on the East coast is a 4,300 kilometre (2,700 mile) drive from Perth on the West coast, yet there is little discernible linguistic difference between the two places compared with the difference, for example between Boston and San Francisco in the US. Nowhere else in the world do we see such linguistic uniformity across large distances.
Book Synopsis The Essential Lingo Dictionary by : John Miller
Download or read book The Essential Lingo Dictionary written by John Miller and published by Exisle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Lingo Dictionary is a warts-and-all look at the notoriously hilarious (and occasionally a little bit naughty) canon of Australian slang words and phrases, casting light on the quirky, intriguing and often bizarre Australian Aussie language. A must-have for every bookshelf! If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a ‘Sheila’ even though her name is Sophia, or why your colleagues in Melbourne’s suburbs are said to live ‘beyond the black stump’, then this book is for you. The author, John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australia’s history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile this book, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life — from outback characters to school kids — to ensure he captured every nuance of Australia’s unique language as it is spoken today.
Book Synopsis Wordbook of Australian Idiom - Aussie Slang by : Kerrin P. Rowe
Download or read book Wordbook of Australian Idiom - Aussie Slang written by Kerrin P. Rowe and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A direct and informative Wordbook of Idiom and Slang which is directed at giving explanation to the meaning of and the correct usage of the Australian English language. There are some words used that may offend as they have converse meanings to other English Speaking countries; however, there is no intent to offend or malign or denigrate anybody. This book is designed to be informative, educational, and full of humor and will give the reader insight to a unique and colorful language.
Book Synopsis Aussie Slang Dictionary by : Lolla Stewart
Download or read book Aussie Slang Dictionary written by Lolla Stewart and published by Brolga Pub.. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back and better than ever, the bestselling Aussie Slang Dictionary has been revised and updated to bring you even more colourful sayings. With over 50 new entries, it's sure to serve up a few surprises. Delve into this ripper collection and you'll think that all your Christmases have come at once. From argie-bargie (testy, argumentative) to crooked as a dog's hind leg (devious individual) to as slow as a wet week in a caravan (painfully slow), you'll be wishing it wasn't all over red rover just yet. Lolla Stewart has compiled a bobby dazzler (excellent) of a dictionary that will delight and entertain Australians and foreigners alike.
Book Synopsis English to Australian Slang Dictionary by : Bennett Books
Download or read book English to Australian Slang Dictionary written by Bennett Books and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello or G'day.English to Australian Slang Dictionary.Enjoy over 1001 + Aussie slang words A to Z.Easy to find words and phrase's to impress your friends in Australia and Overseas.After studying this dictionary and working on a couple other things.Maybe you can pass as an Aussie in the Big Smoke.EnjoyHoorooMr Bennett Books
Book Synopsis Austral English by : Edward Ellis Morris
Download or read book Austral English written by Edward Ellis Morris and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The True Blue Guide to Australian Slang by : Jenny Hunter
Download or read book The True Blue Guide to Australian Slang written by Jenny Hunter and published by New Holland Pub Pty Limited. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australians are known for their informality and laid-back nature and this is reflected in the liberal use of colourful and amusing slang. THE TRUE BLUE GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN SLANG is an A-Z journey through the words, expressions and cultural idiosyncrasies that make Australians so unique. Humorous, yet comprehensive and up-to-date, The True Blue Guide to Australian Slang covers everything from curses and rhyming slang to insults, sexual innuendo and euphemisms. It features classic Aussie bush slang as well as more contemporary expressions that are commonly used in the city. THE TRUE BLUE GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN SLANG gives us all a new understanding and appreciation of the irreverent wit that is such a feature of the Australian language and will be indispensable for both locals and visitors.
Book Synopsis The Aussie Slang Dictionary by : FRANK. POVAH
Download or read book The Aussie Slang Dictionary written by FRANK. POVAH and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian English has always been rich in slang and dialect words, many of which - dinkum for example - came out from Great Britain with the convicts and their meanings and pronunciation changed. Words from Indigenous languages, such as boomerang, began to be adopted and modified almost from the very first - and English words and phrases such as dead-finish were taken into Aboriginal languages, modified and loaned back to the English speakers. As time went by, words still in common use in Australia were no longer current in their country of origin, and so became Australianised.
Book Synopsis Macquarie Australian Slang Dictionary by :
Download or read book Macquarie Australian Slang Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slang permeates Australian society–it can be found in pubs and RSLs, at footy matches and on TV soapies, in the hallowed halls of parliament, in schoolyards (often behind the dunnies), and up the backyard round the barbie no less. From the racy and rude, to the lighthearted and charming, from the hip and happening language of city-dwellers to the dry wit of the true laconic bushy–it's all here in the new Macquarie Australian Slang Dictionary.An entirely new dictionary covering slang from its earliest convict utterances right up to the very latest word. Editor James Lambert is one of Australia's foremost experts having made the study of Australian slang his lifetime occupation.Some features of this edition:- completely up-to-date - definitions written in accessible colloquial English–simple and easy to understand- historical treatment of important items of Aussie slang: fair dinkum, swaggies, Anzacs, humping the bluey, bonzer, Pommy, bludger, etc.- extensive coverage of rhyming slang- special attention given to slang phrases - lists of slang synonyms- regional slang gathered from contributors from all over the country, including hundreds of dinky-di terms never before recorded.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Australian Slang Terms by : Student World
Download or read book Dictionary of Australian Slang Terms written by Student World and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-22 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A speaker of Standard English gets baffled when he hears two Australians talking informally in their Australian English, for they use hundreds of slang words in their conversation. These words are very much Australian and are obviously almost incomprehensible for a speaker of English language from other parts of the world.They use their slang terms and expressions so frequently that a non-Australian just remains a mute listener. He feels as if the speakers are using some kind of code language. Such slang words and slang expressions are frequently used by Australian sports commentators and actors in Australian movies. "Strine" is the other word that Australians use for 'slang.' In this dictionary we have included hundreds of Australian slang words and expressions with their definition, meanings, and use. We hope you will find this book very helpful to understand the Australian colloquial language.All the bestStudent World
Download or read book Aussie Slang written by Sarah Dawson and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 1999-08-02 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Australian say – and what they really mean. Australia has given the world thousands of colouful words and expressions. From the back of Bourke to the rough end of the pineapple, it's all here. Aussie Slang is the phrase book for visitors to Oz. It's ideal reading for local blokes and sheilas, too.
Book Synopsis Australian Military Slang by : Aussie Digger
Download or read book Australian Military Slang written by Aussie Digger and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2006-10-16 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian Military Slang is a window into the rank and file culture of the Australian Army and to some extent the Navy and Air Force. It is an honest, confronting and often humorous look into a culture that most civilians never experience. Australian military culture has its origins in the traditions of the British military, though over more than a century it has evolved into its own distinct culture. The Australian military has the fundamental values of courage, initiative, respect and comradeship. There is an ethos of courage and toughness built on a foundation of loyalty and fairness. Around the world, the Australian military is respected for its professionalism, integrity, initiative and esprit de corp. Though relative small compared with other countries, the Australian military is known to “punch above its weight” as the old boxing metaphor goes. Like any military, there is strong hierarchy. Much of the language is concerned with establishing and reinforcing the military hierarchy. It is essential that everyone accepts their place in the hierarchy. There is hazing implied in the language. A fighting unit depends on each member to withstand the pressure of combat and do their job. Everyone is tested, and tested again. Anyone found wanting is weeded out before they have a chance to get anyone killed. The men and women of the Australian Defence Force have a colorful language all their own. Full of profanity and wry humor, it has developing over time, taking influences from the broader Australian dialect, as well as the militaries of other nations, principally Britain and the United States with whom Australia has worked most closely over time. Readers of Australian Military Slang are warned that there is much strong language. If you are likely to be offended by this, then you have been made aware. This dictionary makes no judgment on the appropriateness of the language in relation to community standards. It simply documents it as it is. It is worth preserving for posterity. In recent times, the Chief of the Defence Forces has made it clear that the culture of 'bastardisation' must end. The military has to be able to recruit new members from the community, competing favourably with civilian careers. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. It is comprised of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) plus a several 'tri-service' units. While the Australian military is relatively small compared to many of its Asian neighbors, it is one of the most technologically advanced militaries in the world, giving it the capability to operate effectively in the Asia-Pacific and beyond. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) operates around 70 vessels of various sizes, from frigates, submarines, to patrol boats. There are two parts to the RAN's structure; Fleet Command (operational) and Navy Strategic Command (support).The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. While the Australian Army is principally a light infantry force, it is in the process of being 'hardened and networked' to enable it to conduct higher-intensity operations. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the air force branch of the ADF. The RAAF has up to date combat and transport aircraft plus a network of bases in strategic locations across Australia.
Book Synopsis Aussie Slang Book by : Rosario Mamula
Download or read book Aussie Slang Book written by Rosario Mamula and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you learn English you're taught how to speak and write "proper" English. Then you visit an English-speaking country and start hearing some very strange slang terms. Australian slang is certainly "interesting"! Whether you're dreaming of visiting Australia, have just arrived, or have been on this gigantic island of paradise for a while, there are a few Australian slang words that you should learn to help you get through day-to-day life. In this book, you will discover the interesting slangs that are used by everyday Australians. It is an ideal reference guide for tourists as well as readers who are interested in Australian Slangs. To get started, simply scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button!
Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Slang-English of Australia and of Some Mixed Languages by : Karl August Lentzner
Download or read book Dictionary of the Slang-English of Australia and of Some Mixed Languages written by Karl August Lentzner and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Australian Slang Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 197? with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aussie English written by John O'Grady and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
