How to Speak Like a True Blue Aussie

2024.10.01
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Mark Kelly
Australia(オーストラリア)

My name is Mark. I am from Australia. I enjoy exploring Japan and learning about the different regions. My hobbies include camping, hiking, surfing, and cycling.

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How to Speak Like a True Blue Aussie

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<Let's learn!>
・Have you ever …?
・… is used
・There is nothing to …
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In Australia, you can hear many slang terms when you’re speaking with “Aussie” people. Let’s take a look at some common expressions.

1. Have you ever heard the expression “G’day”? “G’day” is a friendly way to say hello. It is short for “good day.” For example, you can greet a friend with, “G’day, mate!”
2. In “Oz” – an informal name for Australia - “cheers” or “ta” is commonly used to say thank you. You can reply with “no worries”, which means no problem, or you’re welcome.
3. To let people know that everything will be OK or there is nothing to worry about, you can say, “she’ll be right.” The word “she” is usually used to refer to a woman, right? In this case, it doesn't mean a woman, but we can use it anyway.
For example:
Person A: “I think we are lost.”
Person B: “She’ll be right, mate. We can ask the next person we meet for directions.”

Common Australian Slang:
- brekky = breakfast
“What did you have for brekky?”

- barbie = barbeque (BBQ)
“Do you want to have a barbie at the beach this weekend?”

- sanga = sandwich
“Can I get a sausage sanga?”
*You can try it with BBQ or “barbie” sauce, which is popular in Australia.

- arvo = afternoon
“What will you do this arvo?”

Understanding some common Australian slang terms can make communication with Aussies a little easier. With a little practice, you'll be speaking like a true Aussie in no time! What slang terms do you have in your country that are interesting for foreigners?

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Key Points

Repeat each word(s) and example sentence(s) after your teacher/tutor.

Key Phrases 重要表現

Have you ever …?

…したことはありますか?

Have you ever seen a koala in person?

… is used

…は使われる

"Arigato" is used to say thank you in Japan.

There is nothing to …

…するものは何もない

The room is empty, there is nothing to show you.

Key Vocabulary 重要単語・熟語

slang

slæŋ

スラング, 俗語

名詞

informal, spoken language, often used among a particular group

He uses a lot of slang when he talks to his friends.

Aussie

ˈɑː.zi

オーストラリア人、オーストラリアの

名詞

Australian, or an Australian person

He's an Aussie who loves surfing.

expression

ɪkˈspreʃ·ən

表現

名詞

a group of words that has a special meaning

The expression 'time flies' means that time passes quickly.

Others その他

terms

tɜːmz

言い方,表現.

名詞

a word or phrase that is used to mean a particular thing

He explained the concept in simple terms.

greet

gríːt

挨拶する

動詞

to say hello to someone who has arrived in a place

The receptionist greets all visitors with a warm smile.

informal

ɪnˈfɔr·məl

非公式の、くだけた

形容詞

not official

Australians often use 'mate' as an informal way of saying 'friend'.

commonly

ˈkɒmənli

一般的に、通常、よく

副詞

usually or by most people

In Australia, kangaroos are commonly seen in the wild.

reply

rɪˈplɑɪ

返事をする、答える

動詞

to answer

He didn't reply to my email.

let

let

~させる

動詞

to allow someone to do something or have something

Let me ask you how you achieved such great results.

be lost

道に迷う

not knowing where you are

I'm lost. Could you help me find my way?

direction

dɑɪˈrek·ʃən

道、道順、方向

名詞

instructions that tell you how to get to a place

She gave me directions to her house.

refer to…

rɪˈfɜr tʊ

…に言及する

動詞

to mention or speak about someone or something

The report refers to several key findings from the study.

Practice

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

( )( )( ) been to any foreign countries before?

ヒント:Have you ever

回答を見る

Have you ever been to any foreign countries before?

The material ( )( ) for this eco-friendly building.

ヒント:… is used

回答を見る

The material is used for this eco-friendly building.

( )( )( )( ) do in this small town on a rainy day.

ヒント:There is nothing to …

回答を見る

There is nothing to do in this small town on a rainy day.

Article

Read the article aloud on your own or repeat each paragraph after your teacher/tutor.

How to Speak Like a True Blue Aussie

<Let's learn!>
・Have you ever …?
・… is used
・There is nothing to …
=====================================

In Australia, you can hear many slang terms when you’re speaking with “Aussie” people. Let’s take a look at some common expressions.

1. Have you ever heard the expression “G’day”? “G’day” is a friendly way to say hello. It is short for “good day.” For example, you can greet a friend with, “G’day, mate!”
2. In “Oz” – an informal name for Australia - “cheers” or “ta” is commonly used to say thank you. You can reply with “no worries”, which means no problem, or you’re welcome.
3. To let people know that everything will be OK or there is nothing to worry about, you can say, “she’ll be right.” The word “she” is usually used to refer to a woman, right? In this case, it doesn't mean a woman, but we can use it anyway.
For example:
Person A: “I think we are lost.”
Person B: “She’ll be right, mate. We can ask the next person we meet for directions.”

Common Australian Slang:
- brekky = breakfast
“What did you have for brekky?”

- barbie = barbeque (BBQ)
“Do you want to have a barbie at the beach this weekend?”

- sanga = sandwich
“Can I get a sausage sanga?”
*You can try it with BBQ or “barbie” sauce, which is popular in Australia.

- arvo = afternoon
“What will you do this arvo?”

Understanding some common Australian slang terms can make communication with Aussies a little easier. With a little practice, you'll be speaking like a true Aussie in no time! What slang terms do you have in your country that are interesting for foreigners?

Questions

Answer the questions based on the article.

How can you reply to “cheers” in Australia?

ヒント:You can reply with ~

回答を見る

You can reply with “no worries” or “you’re welcome”.

What does “brekky” mean in Australia?

ヒント:"Brekky" means ~ in Australia.

回答を見る

"Brekky" means breakfast in Australia.

What sauce do Aussies like to eat with a sausage sanga?

ヒント:They like ~.

回答を見る

They like BBQ or “barbie”sauce.

Discussion

Let’s have a discussion about the theme with your teacher/tutor or classmates.

With your teacher/tutor 先生とのディスカッション

Have you ever heard any Australian slang before?

Yes, I have. I have heard ~ /
No, I haven't.

What do you think about the Australian slang?

I think Australian slang is ~.

What is the most common Japanese slang that you think foreigners should know?

The most common Japanese slang that foreigners should know is ~.

With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション

What do you like to have for brekky?

I like to have ~ for brekky.

Which slang do you want to use in Australia?

I want to use the slang ~ in Australia.

What is an informal Japanese slang that may be interesting for foreigners?

It is ~.