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Natassya · 04-02-2009, 07:54 AM

Hello, I would like to know what is the differences between Australian English and American English?
I want to use this topic as my thesis and I need lots information about it. So, thank you for everyone who wants to help me.

El Detective · 04-02-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm no expert on Australian so I can't help you much, but your question reminded me of an Aussie who visited me in college who got the biggest kick out of the word "Herb".

Here in the US if you use the word with a hard "h" it refers to a name while if yous use it with a silent "h" it refers to a plant. Apparently in Australia it's just the opposite. He may have liked it so much becuase the word is also slang for marijuana (remember this was the 1960s). Anyway good luck with your thesis.

Joel

Thomas · 04-02-2009, 02:52 PM

May I suggest that you obtain some Aussie slang dictionaries? I got one off Ebay long ago, and I think I've seen some on Amazon.com. Try some Google searches too.

04-02-2009, 07:54 AM	#1
Natassya New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 20 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	The differences between Australian English and American English Hello, I would like to know what is the differences between Australian English and American English? I want to use this topic as my thesis and I need lots information about it. So, thank you for everyone who wants to help me.

04-02-2009, 09:15 AM	#2
El Detective Contributing User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Age: 55 Posts: 196 Rep Power: 458	Re: The differences between Australian English and American English I'm no expert on Australian so I can't help you much, but your question reminded me of an Aussie who visited me in college who got the biggest kick out of the word "Herb". Here in the US if you use the word with a hard "h" it refers to a name while if yous use it with a silent "h" it refers to a plant. Apparently in Australia it's just the opposite. He may have liked it so much becuase the word is also slang for marijuana (remember this was the 1960s). Anyway good luck with your thesis. Joel __________________ "El verdadero objectivo de la vida no es el destino final, si no disfrutar el camino."

04-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
Thomas Contributing User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica Age: 66 Posts: 197 Rep Power: 328	Re: The differences between Australian English and American English May I suggest that you obtain some Aussie slang dictionaries? I got one off Ebay long ago, and I think I've seen some on Amazon.com. Try some Google searches too.

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