As I have already spent one amazing year Down Under, the Australian accent is a very familar one.
But I still remember how much trouble I had understanding it in the beginning. Women were ok, but with men, the older the worse, I just couldn't communicate. My first hostmum always had to interprete what her husband was saying....
After one year I had a really strong Australian accent, which was probably due to the fact that I had lived on the countryside. The part of the country where a snake in the kitchen is nothing more than a good dinner-table story. I never realised that I had that accent until my hostdad recorded me and let me listen to my voice. This was a a very estranging experince. As not only my intonation but also my voice pitch was completely different to what I was used to from my "Austrian voice". Nowadays I can still pick up the Ozzie accent pretty easily BUT I want to take this one step further.
My plan is to practise being able to conciously switch to the Australian accent.
So, first I need to identify what is so distinctive about the Australian accent.
Ever heard the phrase "Chuck another shrimp on the barbie?? Check out this old ad ;)
Gotta love stereotypes.... so no worries mate, Paul Hogan will include you into his dinner party.
Another Australian icon is the universally loved Steve Irwin. His catch phrase: Crikeeeyy, big day ahead!
Also a fan of Steve Irwin and a genious when it comes to accents: Julio Iglesias. I promise you, he is hilarious!!
That shall be enough for the Ozzie intro!
Cheers,
Anna
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