Леванда Альона Гімназія №172 “Нивки” м. Київ
The theme Australian English
The objectives: Problem of the existence of different variants of the English consider their main features; Consider explore and describe the territorial variant of English Australia; Set features the Australian version of English;
Main objectives: Identify the prerequisites of language options; Description of the main characteristics of the variations of English; Analysis and description of the Australian version of English; Identify the main prerequisites for the creation of modern Australian English.
Results of the study have theoretical and practical importance. In theoretical terms, this work contributes to the study of the Australian version of English. The practical value of the work – the use of the findings and factual research material for the study of lexicology, geography, language typology, and even for future research.
Aussie Cuppa (cup of tea or abo (aborigine) (Australian) coffee) barbie aggro (aggressive) deli (delicatessen) (barbeque) arvo (afternoon) bikkie (biscuit) hoon (hooligan) brekkie bizzo (business) nana (banana) (breakfast) bottleo (bottle shop/liquor chokkie roo (kangaroo) store) (chocolate) Chrissie ute (utility truck or doco (documentary) (Christmas) vehicle) BYO (Bring Your Own milko (milkman) exy (expensive) restaurant, party, barbecue etc) vejjo (vegetarian) oldies (parents) smoko (smoke or sunnies coffee/tea break) (sunglasses) evo (evening) prezzie (present)
British/American word Australian word countryside bush chicken chook friend mate, cobber good day or hello g'day sweater jumper large ranch or farm station ketchup tomato sauce diaper nappy sausage snag umbrella stormstick Great! Ripper! milk cow juice cotton candy fairy floss beer amber candy lollies cookie biscuit
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