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Australia Literature and Language
Questions and information about literature and languages of Australia.
633 Questions
Why is English spoken in Australia?
English is the main language spoken in Australia, spoken by around 78.5% of the population.
Australia has no official language and no declared national language. English is the default language throughout the country.
What are the Australian slang words?
- The land down under.
- Oz
- The world of wonder
- The land of thunder according to 'Men at Work'
- According to the travel agency ads 'The land of plenty'
- The 'land of the long weekend'
- The crikey country
Who are some famous Catholic authors?
Brian Friel, Maeve Binchy, Ernest Hemingway (convert), James Joyce, J. R. R Tolkien (LOTR), maybe Shakespeare ...
Hans Kung (ex, 'The Catholic Church: A Short History')
Fr. Kung was one of the authors of 'Vatican II', the still hotly debated (roughly 1962 thru 1967) and radical contemporization of the principles of the Catholic Faith. He has published over 50 titles and is a leader in inter-faith dialogs.
Fulton J. Sheen (ex, 'Life is Worth living').
Bishop Sheen hosted first a radio and then television show wherewith he espoused a friendly, funny yet livable Catholic view of life. Much of his published material is sourced from these broadcasts.
Thomas Merton (ex 'The Seven Storey Mountain')
Thomas Merton wrote, always skillfully on varying topics, including his evolution from indulgent youth to a life as a Trappist Monk (The Seven Storey Mountain) and the commonality of all systems of belief (Mystics and Zen Masters).
How do you say car in Australian slang?
Most cars are simply cars in Australia.
Old, beaten-up cars may be "bombs" or "old bangers".
Cars with a tray on the back are "utes", short for utility vehicles.
When did Banjo Paterson attend Sydney Grammar School?
A B 'Banjo' Paterson attended Sydney Grammar School from about age 10.
yes she is alive she is horny over kyle
hubee doobey turner = tic tac diccck :D
The author of The Muddle Headed Wombat?
The Muddle Headed Wombat series was written by Australian author Ruth Park.
Is Waltzing Matilda a true story?
The basic story of Waltzing Matilda is true. It is based on the story of a man named Samuel "Frenchy" Hoffmeister. In September 1894, on the Dagworth sheep station north of Winton, some shearers were in a strike that turned violent. The strikers fired off their rifles and pistols in the air and then set fire to the woolshed at the Dagworth Homestead, killing over a hundred sheep. The owner of Dagworth Homestead and three policemen pursued Hoffmeister who, rather than be captured, shot and killed himself at a billabong.
What school did Paul Jennings attend?
Paul Jennings attended the University of Melbourne, where he studied arts and later embarked on a successful career as an author. He is well-known for his children's books and stories, contributing significantly to Australian literature.
What is Australian rhyming slang for a shark?
Australian rhyming slang for a shark is "Noah's Ark" sometimes shortened to "Noah".
Practical application: "Look out before going swimming. The water might be full of Noah's."
Who wrote 'The Muddled Headed Wombat'?
The Muddle Headed Wombat series was written by Australian author Ruth Park.
What is thank you and see you soon in Australian slang?
Thank you - Thanks, cheers, thanks mate, Ta.
See you soon - catchya later, seeya later, catchya.
What three languages is Australia home to?
English, mostly. Not much else, unless you are visiting a specified country themed town/fair etc. such as Chinatowns or similar.
How do you say hello and goodbye in Australian?
Many Australians are very informal, and in such a setting, a shortened version of 'Good day' could be used; 'G'day' (pronouned 'gidday'). Such a greeting could then be followed by an informal 'How's it going?'
Also, just Hi or Hello will do just fine. (Neither of the first two mentioned greetings sound right to an Australian ear if said with a US accent.)
Since English is the most widely spoken language in Australia, it would be completely acceptable to greet a person with 'Hello'. Similarly, depending on the formality of the situation, other acceptable greetings would be 'Good morning/afternoon/evening' or 'Hi'.
N.B. For those who doubt whether Australians really do say "G'day", 2010 studies by Social researcher Mark McCrindle indicated that 70% of Australians readily use the word G'day, and that G'day mate is one phrase that most Australians are proud of.
What is the Aussie slang for kangaroo?
Australians commonly refer to kangaroos as simply roos.
Sometimes they may be called boomers, which is the term for a male kangaroo.
This video shows you how to speak in an Australian accent.
http://sites.google.com/site/lrnthaccnt/home/australian-accent
What would an Australian call strides?
"Strides" is Australian slang for "trousers".
Practical application: "Australians put their strides on one leg at a time." or "Ay, Mum, patch me strides will ya."
Can the author be the narrator in a story?
Yes, although this is not always the case. If a story is written in the First person, then the author is the narrator.
