You know how much I love Aussie lingo so you shouldn't be surprised that we're coming back to the topic of LANGUAGE (disguised as multilingualism ;-) )
So surely you know English, right? And you've been exposed to Aussie accent long enough to understand everything, correct?
Let's check ;-) Here is the video we played in class last week:
1. As you remember it's a simple conversation between two lovable critters, somewhere in the outback. If you can - make a list of uniquely Aussie words and phrases that you can hear in this clip.
Then have a look here, and see if you can find their meanings.
2. English is not the only language which is spoken in Oz. Variety of languages are used in Australia - look them all up here.
3. But English and other European and Asian languages are only a part of the lingual mix. CLICK HERE to have a look at some data concerning Aboriginal languages and dialects. Even though sadly they are slowly dying out, they are a vital part of Australian history and identity. They will survive in BORROWINGS and GEOGRAPHICAL & PLACE NAMES in Australia.
4. The language reflects the temperament and personality of the people who use it. A short guide to Aussie Slang this way.
5. Finally read this text on Language and Identity. It's trully brilliant. (click the picture)
For real nerds
*** Australian accents and their distribution - Australian voices
For uber geeky nerds (or people who are planning to write their BA about Australian language next year)
*** REGIONAL ACCENTS
*** AUSTRALIAN WORD MAP Here is a list of "cult" Australian songs you may be familiar with and never knew they were actually Aussie.
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Now, the second big topic is MUSIC. Australians are a strange mob when it comes to it. As you remember on the one hand their tastes are very... well... "unsophisticated", on the other they have a much larger knowledge of opera and classical music than an average European.
Below you'll find a list of songs which are sometimes considered "iconic" (and at the very least most Australians would mention them if you asked for something "really" Aussie).
1. Kylie Minogue - Locomotion
2. INXS - Suicide Blonde
3. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
4. Men At Work - Down Under
5. Powderfinger - These Days
6. MGF - Unsent Letter (documentary 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
7. Nick Cave - Weeping Song , Into My Arms
8. Midnight Juggernauts - Into the Galaxy
9. AC/DC - Back in Black, Thunderstruck
10. (Last year's revelation) Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
And of course this:
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