THE AUSTRALIAN ACCENT

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Australian English is an interesting language variant. It is an accent closer to British English and has several peculiarities, for example, regarding speed, pronunciation, and vocabulary. That is why, if you plan to travel to the country of kangaroos, it will be very important to familiarize yourself with its accent.

Learn to understand the Australian accent with ABA English. Despite presenting some difficulties, with ABA English courses you will overcome them effectively and learn Australian English online naturally, while enjoying its innovative self-produced short films.

AUSTRALIAN ACCENT

English was introduced in Australia in 1788 by settlers originating from different regions, who had to adjust their respective accents. Learning Australian English can be challenging for several reasons: one is the speed. Australians link words when speaking and their way of ending sentences also has a curious intonation: it is always rising, as if it were a question. Another peculiarity is Australian vocabulary and the habit of abbreviating words. Knowing the accent will allow you to manage another English variant, which is essential if you need to travel on business or study exchange to Australia.

HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE AUSTRALIAN ACCENT?

Australians usually use abbreviations and add an ‘i’ at the end of words. If you wonder how to understand the Australian accent, here are some Australian English words that might be useful to you:

Aussie (Australian), barbie (barbecue), breakkie (breakfast).

Some common Australian expressions are: ‘Ta’, which is the shortened form of ‘thank you’ (thanks) or ‘No worries’, an expression meaning ‘no problem’ or ‘all is well’.

LEARN THE AUSTRALIAN ACCENT WITH ABA ENGLISH

You can learn all the tricks to understand the Australian accent with ABA English courses. One of the best ways to learn English is by watching films, since you learn in context and get used to listening and understanding different accents and pronunciations. With ABA English, you can learn in a fun and natural way through real-life short films.

ABA Films are the starting point of each unit included in the six levels of their courses. They contain the communicative functions and grammatical structures you will later learn through entertaining exercises.

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