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∙ 12y agoAbout 10% of the population of Australia does not speak English as a first language, but many of them are quite fluent in English as a second language.
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∙ 12y agoThere is no official, declared national language in Australia, but English is the default language. Figures indicate that around 78.5% of people in Australia speak English.
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Did Australian aborigines speak English?
When the English came to Australia the people that inhabited Australia did not speak English. As a matter of fact there are still places in Australia where English is not their first language.
How many people speak Australian?
There is no specific number of people who speak "Australian" as a language. Australian English is the official language of Australia and is spoken by the majority of the population, along with various indigenous languages and immigrant languages.
Were do most people speak English?
Mostly America and Australia.
Why do people from Australia speak English?
Australians speak English because the first Europeans to settle the continent were the British.
How did the English colonization impact the language and religion of Australia?
The people of the first settlements were British, so that is why we speak English today and most of the people living in Australia are Christian.
What percent of people in Zimbabwe speak English?
95% or more
What percent of people that speak English in Zambia?
Last time I was there at least 95 % of the people spoke English.
Do people in New Zealand speak the same language as people in Australia?
Yes, both countries speak English as their main language.
In 1788 did the Australian people speak English?
Yes, in 1788 when the British established a colony in Australia, the majority of the population spoke English. The Indigenous Australians had their own languages and dialects, but English was the dominant language brought over by the European settlers.
What do people in northern Australia speak?
People in the northern regions of Austalia speak English. English is the main language spoken throughout Australia, but it is not the official language, as Australia has no "official"language. There are some aboriginal dialects spoken by the indigenous Australians, and these vary according to the region.
Cities in Australia that speak English?
English is spoken in all of the cities of Australia. Australia's official language is English.
What is the dialect of Australia?
The dialect of English spoken in Australia is commonly known as Australian English. It includes unique vocabulary, grammar, and accent variations that distinguish it from other forms of English. Some key features include "strine" slang, the use of diminutives, and a rising intonation at the end of sentences.
