TY - BOOK ED - Lonely Planet Publications (Firm) TI - Australian language & culture SN - 9781740590990 AV - PE3601.Z5 A87 2007 PY - 2007/// CY - Footscray, Vic. : PB - Lonely Planet, KW - Australianisms. KW - English language KW - Australia KW - Terms and phrases. KW - Slang. N1 - Originally published: 1994 ; Includes index; 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 N2 - 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 ER -