2015/01/14

L: Aussie lingo

Australian accent - more reading for those interested in the topic.

As you remeber, we're going to jump ahead to the letter "L".

Below are some links we'll be using in the class. You only need to watch the two clips below. The readings will be done either in class (depending on time) or as a follow up.

Australian slang - how language was shaped by various historical events

History of accent change - a very useful interactive timeline

More in-depth analysis of the differences between Australian, British and American - vowel quality change, word formation etc.


 




AUSTRALIAN SLANG DICTIONARY

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