Why is the English language in the US so different from that in England?

The American and British dictionaries are very different, because they were compiled by two very different authors with two very different perspectives on language: the UK’s dictionary was compiled by scholars from London (not Oxford, for some reason) who wanted to just collect all known English words, while the …

Do Americans understand Australian English?

Americans understand around 90\% of Aussie English. Usually we can get the accent but the hardest part is random vocabulary that is Aussie specific.

Do Australians have a secret slang language?

This lesson will help to reveal that mysterious secret slang language that Australians use to communicate. A little history lesson first. Australia is a British colony so our grammar rules and our spelling rules are the same as British English and that means they’re a little different from American English.

Why is Australian English so different to American English?

A little history lesson first. Australia is a British colony so our grammar rules and our spelling rules are the same as British English and that means they’re a little different from American English. Our sense of humour is also quite similar to Brits, even some of our slang words are the same.

How hard is it to speak English in America?

When it comes to language, Americans have it pretty easy. Over 50 countries around the world speak English, making it relatively simple to travel around the world. But even though English is one of the most spoken languages, the ways that Americans use the language is… kind of weird.

What are things Australians say that Americans don’t?

29 Things Australians Say (That Americans Don’t) Esky: Speaking of bevvies, an esky is how you keep them cool. 8. Bottle-o: Bottle shop where you purchase said bevvies. 9. Tinny: Turns out we have a lot of slang around alcohol, who knew? This one is short for a can of beer.