English Conversation Club
Topic: ‘Aussie Slang & Local Expressions’
(Remember that these questions are just discussion starters. You can talk about anything you like!)
What new slang or expressions have you learned since being in Australia?
What is the strangest word or expression you’ve heard in Australia?
Have you heard something, but you are still not sure what it means? Share what it is, and what kind of situation it is used in?
Imagine your friend is coming to Australia for the first time. What five English expressions do you think are most important for them to learn?
Below is a list of Australian slang and expressions. Share what you think each one means…
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Dinki-di |
Lift |
Ripper |
No worries, mate! |
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Barrack for |
Bludger |
Hassle |
Boot |
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Come good |
Sheila |
Tucker |
Bloke |
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Chemist |
Esky |
Ratbag |
Bush |
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Hols |
Knock |
Squiz |
Sickie |
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Watch it! |
Sprung |
Crook |
Woop Woop |
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Lolly |
Pictures |
Ta |
Takeaway |
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Little Vegemites |
Give it a burl |
Thongs |
Just quietly |
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Shout |
Fair Dinkum |
Rock up |
Daks |
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Togs |
Buckley’s |
Chook |
Cheeky |
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Bash |
a Captain Cook |
Smoko |
Barbie |
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Arvo |
Dag |
Bickie |
Blue |
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Mate |
Onya |
Loo |
Cuppa |
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Footy |
Aggro |
Bugalugs |
Dunny |
What English expressions or phrases do you use the most since coming to Australia?
What do you find most difficult about the way Australians use English?