A Basic Guide to Aussie English

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We Filipinos pride ourselves on our grasp of the English language. Besides subjects like Wika (Language) or Panitikan (Literature), our educational curriculum is largely taught in English (to be fair, the Tagalog phrase “isang kuwadradong metro” doesn’t have the same ring as “one square meter”). Heck, our English-speaking skills even contribute to our economy by way of the call centers or business process outsourcing centers.

Still, many Pinoys do get confused by Aussie English. Apart from the pseudo-British accent rippling through a typical Australian’s speech, people Down Under also seem to have their own vocabulary, making it seem like they’re speaking an altogether different language.

Have an Australian boyfriend? Planning on migrating to Oz soon? Or do you simply want to expand your understanding of the wonderfully (and sometimes frustratingly) dynamic English language? Whichever it is, you’ll certainly benefit from skimming the following list of rules that seem to apply to Aussie English:

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