Lonely Planet Publications (Firm) creator text xxu Footscray, Vic Lonely Planet c2007 3rd ed. monographic eng

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254 p. : ill., maps ; 14 cm. Covers the history of Australian language and culture. This guide talks about Australian slang, jargon and humour, including common misunderstandings and quirky expressions. It teaches how to speak Short history -- Speaking Australian -- Lifestyle & society -- Travel & transport -- Food & drink -- Sport -- Entertainment -- Slang -- Misunderstandings -- Regional variations -- Indigenous languages -- Central Australia -- Top End -- Western Australia -- East & South -- Queensland -- South Australia -- Torres Strait -- Wordfinder -- Maps. Lonely Planet Publications (Firm) Originally published: 1994. Includes index. Australianisms English language Australia Terms and phrases English language Australia Slang PE3601.Z5 A87 2007 9781740590990 170414 20200206094829.0