Sanga or a bikkie? All you need to know about Aussie slang

All you need to know about Aussie slang

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Fancy having a Bikkie for brekkie, or a barbie? Aussie slang can leave some people scratching their heads in confusion. Learn about some of the best known (or not known) slang words, as well as why different parts of the country have their own accents, in the first instalment of the Australia Explained podcast.


Mastering the English language may not necessarily mean you’ll understand Aussie slang.

In this first episode of the Australia Explained podcast, you’ll come to know the hallmarks of the Australian dialect from the arrival of the first Europeans to the land, to the present day.

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