April 25th - ANZAC Day

This week we'll have a slightly different arrangement. Because IJO hosts language competition on Wednesday and I'll not meet you for the class, please read/watch the materials below:

World War I (the "Great War")

Australian were sent to both Eastern and Western fronts.

Read this general introduction first.

This year, on Tuesday, April 25th, we celebrate 102nd anniversary of Gallipoli landing.

Click the picture below to enter a great interactive website that will help you learn the story behind the tragic Battle of Gallipoli. As you remember it was a turning point in Australian history and an abrupt change in Australia/Britain relations. It gave rise to a strong sense of Aussie identity and resulted in development of "broad" Aussie accent.

Please click on all interactive elements on the website. It will take you around 20 minutes to watch/listen/interact with information there and you will need some of the facts for the test. So please do do it!




Western Front and the controversy of "voluntary" enlisting - click here.