We may speak the same language in the U.S. and Australia, but it’s not exactly the s-a-m-e. Case in point: this ad. American friends, is it just me? How many times did you read this before you understood what it was saying????
Tag: aussie english
American to Australian: Kitchen Counter
American to Australian: It’ll Be Fine
American to Australian: Audio Books
American to Australian: Mad
American to Australian: Zipline
American to Australian: Windy
American to Australian: Appetizer
Ladybirds
Nicola’s friend showed us a plant full of tiny yellow ladybugs—also known here as ladybirds—on a walk yesterday. Ladybirds sounds so much prettier. I think I’m going to adopt the term.
Come On, Eat Your Koalas
Mac & cheese is out. Pasta & Koalas is in.