Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: Introduction to Australian Slang
Introduction to Australian Slang
Knowledge check
Q1. What does the Australian slang term 'barbie' refer to?
- A. A barbecue ✓
- B. A type of car
- C. A type of drink
- D. A piece of clothing
Why: 'Barbie' is short for barbecue, which is a common social activity in Australia.
Q2. What does the term 'arvo' mean?
- A. A type of fruit
- B. Afternoon ✓
- C. A type of animal
- D. A type of sport
Why: 'Arvo' is short for afternoon, commonly used in Australian slang.
Q3. What is the meaning of the term 'brekkie'?
- A. Breakfast ✓
- B. A type of car
- C. A type of drink
- D. A type of clothing
Why: 'Brekkie' is short for breakfast, a common term used in Australia.
Q4. What does the slang term 'smoko' refer to?
- A. A break or rest period ✓
- B. A type of food
- C. A type of drink
- D. A type of sport
Why: 'Smoko' refers to a break or rest period, often taken during work or school.
Q5. What does the term 'bikkie' mean?
- A. A biscuit or cookie ✓
- B. A type of car
- C. A type of drink
- D. A type of fruit
Why: 'Bikkie' is a colloquial term for a biscuit or cookie in Australian slang.
Module 2
Module 2: Origins of Aussie Language
Origins of Aussie Language
Knowledge check
Q1. Which language had the greatest influence on the development of Australian English?
- A. French
- B. British English ✓
- C. Italian
- D. German
Why: British English had the greatest influence due to early British colonization of Australia.
Q2. What was the primary reason for the development of Australian slang in the 19th century?
- A. To confuse visitors
- B. To create a unique identity among convicts and settlers ✓
- C. To mimic Indigenous languages
- D. To improve communication with Aboriginal people
Why: Australian slang developed as a way for convicts and settlers to form a distinct identity and communicate in a way that was different from British English.
Q3. Which group played a significant role in shaping early Australian English?
- A. Aboriginal Australians
- B. British convicts ✓
- C. Chinese immigrants
- D. American settlers
Why: British convicts were a major influence in shaping early Australian English due to their large numbers and the social environment of the penal colonies.
Q4. What is a common feature of Australian slang that distinguishes it from other English dialects?
- A. Use of French words
- B. Use of abbreviations and contractions ✓
- C. Use of Latin terms
- D. Use of scientific terminology
Why: Australian slang often uses abbreviations and contractions, such as 'arvo' for 'afternoon' and 'barbie' for 'barbecue', making it distinct from other English dialects.
Q5. Which of the following is an example of a word borrowed from an Indigenous Australian language?
- A. Barbie
- B. Arvo
- C. Kangaroo ✓
- D. Smoko
Why: 'Kangaroo' is a word borrowed from an Indigenous Australian language, specifically from the Guugu Yimithirr people of Queensland.
Module 3
Module 3: Common Slang Words and Phrases
Common Slang Words and Phrases
Module 4
Module 4: Regional Dialects in Australia
Regional Dialects in Australia
Knowledge check
Q1. What is a common term used in Queensland to refer to a local or someone from the area?
- A. Barramundi ✓
- B. Bikkie
- C. Bogan
- D. Bikkie
Why: Barramundi is a term associated with Queensland, often used to refer to a local or someone from the area.
Q2. Which of the following is a typical term used in Western Australia to describe a local?
- A. Wagga
- B. Westie ✓
- C. Barooga
- D. Bikkie
Why: Westie is a term used in Western Australia to describe someone from the region.
Q3. What does the term 'Aussie' generally refer to?
- A. Someone from New Zealand
- B. Someone from Australia ✓
- C. Someone from the UK
- D. Someone from the US
Why: Aussie is a term commonly used to refer to someone from Australia.
Q4. In which region of Australia is the term 'Bikkie' commonly used to mean a biscuit?
- A. Queensland
- B. New South Wales ✓
- C. Victoria
- D. South Australia
Why: Bikkie is a term used in New South Wales to refer to a biscuit.
Q5. What is a common slang term used in Tasmania to refer to someone from the island?
- A. Tassie Devil
- B. Tasmanian
- C. Tassie ✓
- D. Taz
Why: Tassie is a common slang term used in Tasmania to refer to someone from the island.
Module 5
Module 5: Slang in Popular Culture
Slang in Popular Culture
Knowledge check
Q1. What does the Australian slang term 'barbie' refer to?
- A. A type of car
- B. A barbecue ✓
- C. A type of music
- D. A place of work
Why: 'Barbie' is a common slang term in Australia for a barbecue, especially one that is held outdoors.
Q2. Which Australian slang term means 'to be tired or exhausted'?
- A. Arvo
- B. Bikkie
- C. Dossed ✓
- D. Smoko
Why: 'Dossed' is Australian slang for being very tired or having had a good rest.
Q3. What does the slang term 'arvo' mean?
- A. A type of drink
- B. Afternoon ✓
- C. A type of food
- D. A type of music
Why: 'Arvo' is short for 'afternoon' and is commonly used in Australian slang.
Q4. Which of the following is a common Australian slang term for a 'friend'?
- A. Mate ✓
- B. Bikkie
- C. Smoko
- D. Arvo
Why: 'Mate' is a widely used Australian slang term for a friend or companion.
Q5. What does the slang term 'bikkie' refer to?
- A. A type of car
- B. A biscuit or cookie ✓
- C. A type of music
- D. A place of work
Why: 'Bikkie' is Australian slang for a biscuit or cookie.
Module 6
Module 6: Understanding Aussie Idioms
Understanding Aussie Idioms
Knowledge check
Q1. What does the idiom 'fair dinkum' mean?
- A. Not genuine
- B. Genuine or true ✓
- C. A type of fruit
- D. A place in Australia
Why: 'Fair dinkum' is an Australian idiom used to describe something that is genuine, true, or honest.
Q2. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'barbie'?
- A. A type of car
- B. A barbecue ✓
- C. A type of drink
- D. A famous Australian person
Why: 'Barbie' is a slang term for a barbecue, which is a common social activity in Australia.
Q3. What does the phrase 'no worries' mean in Australian slang?
- A. I am worried
- B. It's not a problem ✓
- C. I am angry
- D. I don't understand
Why: 'No worries' is a casual way of saying 'It's not a problem' or 'Don't worry about it' in Australian slang.
Q4. What is the meaning of the idiom 'she'll be right'?
- A. Something is wrong
- B. Everything is fine ✓
- C. A type of food
- D. A place to live
Why: 'She'll be right' is an Australian idiom used to express that everything is okay or will be fixed soon.
Q5. What does the phrase 'arvo' refer to?
- A. A type of animal
- B. Afternoon ✓
- C. A type of drink
- D. A place in Australia
Why: 'Arvo' is a slang term for 'afternoon' in Australian English.
Module 7
Module 7: Language and Identity in Australia
Language and Identity in Australia
Knowledge check
Q1. What is a common Australian slang term for a friend?
- A. Mate ✓
- B. Chum
- C. Pal
- D. Buddy
Why: "Mate" is the most commonly used term in Australia for a friend.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a typical Australian slang term for a car?
- A. Caravan
- B. V8
- C. Machine
- D. Wagga ✓
Why: "Wagga" is a term for a person from Wagga Wagga, not a car.
Q3. What does the term "barbie" refer to in Australian slang?
- A. A type of food
- B. A barbecue ✓
- C. A party
- D. A type of drink
Why: "Barbie" is short for barbecue, a common social activity in Australia.
Q4. Which term is used to describe someone who is very tired in Australian slang?
- A. Bashed
- B. Tired
- C. Exhausted
- D. Knackered ✓
Why: "Knackered" is a common Australian slang term for someone who is very tired.
Q5. What is the Australian slang term for a police officer?
- A. Bobbies
- B. Pigs
- C. Coppers
- D. All of the above ✓
Why: All of these terms are used in Australian slang to refer to a police officer.