You speak excellent English…for an Aussie
An Aussie mate of mine who also studied in
‘Do you know the Crocodile Hunter?’
‘Can you do a Crocodile Hunter impersonation?’
‘Are the Crocodile Hunter and Crocodile Dundee the same person…or at least related then?’
‘Is it true that all Australians can surf?’
- followed by (absolutely incredulous) ‘You CAN’T surf?’
‘Do you have frozen pizzas in
‘They can’t be your country’s sporting colours’ (referring to a green and gold beach towel)…’You must be getting yourself mixed up with
‘Why do you speak English with the other Australian girls here – why don’t you just speak your mother-tongue (i.e. Australian)?’
‘Your English is VERY good for a non-native speaker’ (yes, from an American)
‘Say ‘Crikey’
‘Say ‘Bugger’
‘Say something Australian!’
(In a low conspiratorial whisper) ‘I’ve heard that people don’t actually drink Fosters in
‘So where is
‘I’ve only met 3 Australians before and it has made me wonder, is alcohol abuse a big problem in your country?’
‘I do not think that I have understood you…you are baking ANZAC biscuits to commemorate a battle that you LOST?’
‘What do you mean there are only 22 million people in
‘Why doesn’t









































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