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ACTIVITY TWO: Aussie Lingo


 
 
 

 1. Discuss the following list of slang terms with your partner. Try to match them with the words in the box.
 

                        better half

                        booze bus

                        banana bender

                        grog

                        plates of meat

                        the funny farm

                        kick the bucket

                        take a leak

                        bathers

                        crook

                        a bun in the oven

                        idiot box


 
swimming costume 
pregnant
a mental institution
feet
feeling sick
a Queenslander
t.v.
police van (random breath testing)
alcohol
die
husband / wife
urinate

 
 

2.    Check their meanings in  "Larry's Aussie Slang and Phrase Dictionary."
 
 

3.    Choose six examples from the above list, and then write them on the board.
 
 

4.    While waiting for other groups to complete their exercises, explore the other "Aussie Lingo" websites.
 
 

5.    When all groups have written their examples on the board, shut down your computer for a class discussion.