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How to Speak Australian

Fair DinkumYou know how you just add an “o” to the end of a word to make it Spanish? Not really, but people seem to think so. Well, to speak Australian you add an “ies” at the end.

Like sunglasses are sunnies, poker machines are pokies, truckies are truck drivers (no kidding), mushies are mushrooms, etc.

If you want to order coffee….just don’t. It’s too hard. Or print out the coffee ordering instructions from the Australia Blog and take them with you. A flat white is probably your best bet for American style coffee/fuel.

Half an Hour: This is a blanket statement that can mean anything from 2 minutes to HOURS. Be weary if anyone tells you something will be half an hour.

– Carrie



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