Summary

Synopsis

Do you need to know the meaning of expressions like “get the dinkum oil” in order to improve your written communication with your Australian associates? Learn the meaning and origin of a multitude of Australian idioms through entertaining and interactive exercises. Giving many examples, this tutorial teaches you what various common Australian expressions mean, when it is appropriate to use them, and how to use Australian slang to add a splash of color to your writing.

Objectives

• Interpret the meanings of different Australian expressions
• Communicate more effectively with Australian colleagues and associates
• Know when it is appropriate to use these expressions in your communications
• Choose from a range of Australian slang and expressions to add color to your own written and spoken communications

Outline

• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• Understanding “Down-Under Lingo”
• Let’s Be Mates
• Why Learn Aussie Expressions?
• Add Some Color!
• Forming Expressions
• Reduce, Rhyme or Regale
• Cut to the Chase
• Rhyme Time
• Humor Them
• Slow on the Uptake
• Checkpoint I
• Workplace Expressions
• What Are Ya, Mate?
• Bet Your Boots Game
• Office Life
• A Dog’s Day
• Mondayitis
• More Office Blues
• Order of the Boot
• Around the Water Cooler
• Appropriateness
• Checkpoint II
• Expressions Grab Bag
• Bewdy Newk!
• Final Checkpoint