Aussie English & Culture
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I wish I'd had Aussie English and Culture by Luke Zimmerman when my Australian husband decided to pack up our little family and move back home to Australia! I'd grown up there but left at 11 years of age. Returning as an adult, I suffered a year of culture shock. For those planning to visit Australia, or even more so, contemplating moving there, it would be advisable to invest in a copy of Aussie English and Culture and read it.
Reviewed by Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and entertaining book
Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2020
Just returned from a 4-week trip to OZ. This book was useful in getting me ready to communicate with people. The biggest problem I had is that many Aussies mumble. This makes their accent even more difficult to understand, especially for one with hearing impairment.
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but helpful
Reviewed in the United States on 11 August 2019
Well written guide for a brief introduction to Australian customs and language. Very helpful appendix and reference list. Worth your time!
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 20 January 2018
A quick and fun read before our trip to Australia.
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Aussie English & Culture - Luke Zimmermann
Luke Zimmermann
M.A Linguistics
First published 1998 by Academy of English Language
Second, revised edition 2009 by englishwithluke.com
Third, revised edition 2023 by Luke Zimmermann
© Luke Zimmermann 1998, 2009 & 2023
ISBN: 978-0-9806047-2-6
This book is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission. Enquires should be made by email to [email protected].
I wish I'd had Aussie English and Culture by Luke Zimmerman when my Australian husband decided to pack up our little family and move back home to Australia! I'd grown up there but left at 11 years of age. Returning as an adult, I suffered a year of culture shock. For those planning to visit Australia, or even more so, contemplating moving there, it would be advisable to invest in a copy of Aussie English and Culture and read it.
Reviewed by Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite
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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and entertaining book
Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2020
Just returned from a 4-week trip to OZ. This book was useful in getting me ready to communicate with people. The biggest problem I had is that many Aussies mumble. This makes their accent even more difficult to understand, especially for one with hearing impairment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short but helpful
Reviewed in the United States on 11 August 2019
Well written guide for a brief introduction to Australian customs and language. Very helpful appendix and reference list. Worth your time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 20 January 2018
A quick and fun read before our trip to Australia.
Many thanks
To my dear wife, Jenny, for helping me come to grips with Aussie English and the Aussie culture and her charming wit in the whole process.
To my friends Harry and Sarah Tawse for proofreading the script, their corrections and suggestions.
To my friend David Ritson for redesigning the cover of this book.
To all my students who unwittingly gave me the ideas and experiences described in this book.