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one of the most the most asked questions i get in my one -on -one sessions

and on instagram tick tock

and youtube is how can i start to understand the aussie accent

and look honestly it's a fair question the australian accent is as unique and proud as our people

hello everyone and welcome to

or welcome back to aussie english with amanda I'm Amanda obviously I've got my lovely logo here at the back

so to those who don't know I'm a certified English teacher specializing in Australian English

and all of the really fun things that it comes with slang pronunciation accent

and just the all the cultural stuff one of the most the most asked questions

I get in my one -on -one sessions and on Instagram TikTok

and YouTube is how can I start to understand the Aussie accent?

Easily, hands down, the most asked question.

So, and look, honestly, it's a fair question.

It really is.

Like I'm not mocking the question at all.

The Australian accent is as unique and proud as our people.

And I say proud because if you ever happen to say something

that seems to be maybe the wrong thing about Aussie English online people are very quick to point

it out very quick and very quick to abuse as well especially on Facebook

so I recently shared a short video a reel

or a short on YouTube about how the slang word for petrol is petty

or petty as this is something I actually grew up saying on the mid north coast of New South Wales

and people did not like that at all what the hell is petty.

So yes, it can feel like a whole new language at first.

And look, it is a dialect of English after all, isn't it?

So today I'm going to be sharing with you my

five -step method to help you start navigating the Aussie accent with confidence.

There is also a free downloadable guide that goes with this video, so you can download that in the description.

It's all laid out there too.

So let's get into it.

Step one, get familiar with the R and T consonant sounds that Australians use.

So Australians speak with a non -rhotic accent.

It's just a fancy way of saying that we don't pronounce the r

or the r at the end of words like in car or tar.

So car becomes something like this k -a -h or in the middle of words we also don't say it either.

Think of start, alarm, and internet.

So there are some exceptions to this rule.

When you have a r sound and the next sound either in a word

or at the beginning of the next word is a vowel sound, we actually need to say the r.

So that is why I don't say we never say it because we do.

So think about the word pronounce,

Australia, rotic, the sound not the spelling, r -o, rotic.

Free, these are all examples of when r is followed by a vowel sound in the word.

So what happens when you have a word ending in r and the next word starts with a vowel sound, so word boundaries?

We use something called a linking r, we're just using linking.

So I have done a YouTube video on this.

It was my very first YouTube video, so don't judge.

It will be linked up top and in the description as well.

So, for example, car plus alarm becomes car alarm.

Car alarm.

Flour and sugar becomes flour and sugar.

Flour and sugar.

Water outside becomes water outside.

Water outside.

We also use something called an intrusive R, and this is actually where we insert a r sound

when a word ends in certain vowel sounds like or r and schwa

when the next word starts with a vowel sound we insert an r in the middle of those two words

so i've done a youtube video on the intrusive r

and also another video on the other intrusive sounds yeah where

and a little bit about r in there as well for example

i saw it becomes i saw it i saw it you can see my mouth here.

Draw a picture becomes draw a picture.

This day spa is nice.

You can hear that R.

Now for the letter T or the T sound, Australians often use something called a T flap or flapped T.

So this is where your T changes into something like a light D sound.

So it's not a hard D like you're hearing dog.

I won't get too much into it

because I also have a whole lesson about this which will be linked again up top and in the description.

So for example, water becomes water.

water, party, party.

In the more cultivated accent the T is sharper, I call that the true T, whereas in the general and broad accents it's that flapped sound,

water, party, water, party.

We also tend to use a glottal stop.

When a word ends in T and the next word starts with another consonant, we stop the sound here from getting out.

So for example, can't believe it, can't believe it, can't believe it.

Don't go outside, don't go outside, don't go outside.

Let me see it.

We're going to use an informal contraction here, combine let with me, let me.

Let me see it, let me see it.

We're also using an intrusive why here, see it.

That's in that video I was just talking about before with the intrusive sounds.

So these consonant shifts are part of the main key to sounding natural and also to understanding fast Aussie speech.

Step number two, understand

Aussie vowels and tone.

So vowels are the heart of the Australian accent

and they can get longer and more nasal the more broader the accent gets.

Even diphthongs tend to be a little bit longer as well in Australian English.

Like, for example, rain, a,

rain, fine, I, fine, own, owe, own.

Now, in the broad accent, these can actually change completely.

So, fine with the I diphthong can sound like fine, noice, and it's more nasal, noice.

The O diphthong is actually pronounced more in the back of the throat with flatter lips compared to American English.

Think about oh, oh, it's pronounced here.

Americans, oh, oh no, oh.

See how it's more rounded.

We say oh.

I'm probably going to butcher the British pronunciation of this sound.

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It's really difficult for me because you start off with a schwa sound.

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Oh, oh.

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Obviously, that's very, very very broad it's not singling out any specific british accent

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but um yes you have oh oh oh in younger generations this sound is actually changing a little bit

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and it sounds like an r is added on to the end

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which is why you get all those memes no no

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which is more nasal

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and basically what's happening is the tongue is almost lifting to create

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this ruh sound at the end of oh oh it's

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it's rare you'll find anyone over the age of 30 doing this sound

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but it is changing as much as i don't like to admit it

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so as i said nasality also increases with the broad australian accent

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if you want to sound more broader

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which people do people come to me to sound more broad add this nasal sort of sound.

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It means speaking through your nose.

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Think, hang on, hang on.

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How are you, mate?

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G'day.

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So in Australian English, like we just talked about in part one, we don't always say the R.

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So that also includes at the end of the word, which we looked at with car.

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But when you have the E -R or O -R spelling, we tend to add a schwa sound on the end.

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So like colour, water, water.

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I've done a whole video on the schwa sound as well

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so that will also be linked for you up the top and in the description.

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So learning and understanding these nuances does take time

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but focusing on those vowel sounds

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and practicing the mouth positions will help your ear adapt to the sounds around you

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or spoken English around you as well as help improve your own pronunciation.

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And if you do want a complete roadmap to mastering Australian pronunciation, check out my all -in -one signature e -course, Mastering Australian English.

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It's designed for international students, migrants, and professionals living in Australia or planning to move to Australia who want to speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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Inside, you'll find over 150 video lessons on every Australian sound,

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over 3300 pronunciation drills, detailed vowel and consonant tutorial videos, lessons on connected speech, word endings and Australian culture.

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Plus you get six months of live group calls with me, community support through a Facebook group and lifetime access.

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It is literally everything you need to finally understand the Australian accent,

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fix common pronunciation issues, and feel confident in every conversation, social or professional.

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If you're serious about sounding natural in Aussie English, this is the course for you.

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The link, again, is in the description.

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And if you've watched this part of the video and you're interested and you use the code ACCENT10,

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that's ACCENT10, you'll get 10 % off just for watching this video

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Step three is exposure to Australian media.

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So to truly get your ear tuned, you need immersion.

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I cannot count the number of people who have told me when I've asked them, do you watch any Australian shows, movies, podcasts, documentaries?

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They say, no, when I get home from work, I just want to watch something in my own language.

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And I get it.

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I do the same in Hindi.

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But if you're only watching content in your own language or sticking to American Hollywood movies and shows,

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of course you're not going to understand the Australian accent.

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You need immersion.

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So that means podcasts, TV shows, movies, documentaries, social media videos, even just watching this is going to help.

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So the radio as well.

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You could be driving to work, switch the radio on.

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Anything audio, you name it.

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So any of these things is going to help expose yourself to the Australian accent and help you understand.

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My personal favorites of Aussie shows so far are Utopia and Fisk on ABC iview and Netflix.

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The Newsreader is on ABC iview.

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Bluey, that's bloody everywhere pretty much.

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Also reality TV is really really great too as it's usually the least scripted compared to TV shows or movies.

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So it is a little bit scripted but it's the most natural.

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With reality TV you can really hear when someone's natural speech, intonation and vocabulary come through.

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I actually have a free list of listening recommendations which again I'll put in the description for you.

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I also have a few short videos here on YouTube of other recommendations as well

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so choose whatever medium you want to use and then you shadow

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and if you don't know what shadowing is it's a really really powerful technique where essentially you try

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and copy a speaker's words and speech patterns.

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This method not only improves your speaking skills but it also enhances other critical aspects of English like intonation,

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stress, pausing, pronunciation, listening and reading.

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So there are actually two ways to do this depending on how much time you have.

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So the first one is no pausing.

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Listen to an audio or video recording.

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You'll have to do it a few times, read the transcript, all the captions,

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and then try and repeat at the same time as then without pausing.

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So this method is really, really great for quick practice sessions when you're on the go.

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And it really can be done in just a few minutes a day.

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And the second way is with pausing.

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So you listen to an audio or video recording

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and then pause after each line or each segment that you want to copy.

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And then you copy their pronunciation, their tone, their stress patterns, any pausing they might do.

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And you do that for each line.

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You can even record yourself and compare the two.

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So this approach allows for deeper practice and attention to detail.

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Some tips for effective shadowing.

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So definitely set a goal for each practice session.

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So choose what you want to focus on.

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Is it that you want to focus on pronunciation?

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Is it the intonation, the way the voice goes up or down?

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Is it stress patterns?

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Is it the natural pausing in between words?

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So choose a goal.

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Then practice regularly to see continuous improvement in your fluency and comprehension.

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This actually trains you to improve your listening.

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It trains you to hear and reproduce linking R's, the flat T's, the nasal vowels, all in a natural setting.

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It can also help you to remember vocabulary because of the repetition.

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Plus, it's fun and effective.

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Step number four, get used to Aussie slang and informal language.

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To really help you fit in and understand locals, it's essential to learn about slang and colloquial expressions.

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Don't be scared to try and incorporate some obviously

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if they're appropriate for the workplace or not but try and incorporate some of these into your speech.

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We are known for our unique vocabulary including things like hey going which is just how are you,

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brekkie short for breakfast and avo short for afternoon.

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Just be careful though because there is a very fine line between using slang and overdoing it.

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So just see what feels comfortable to begin with.

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It could just be asking someone how you're going.

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That's it.

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Build up that confidence to use it.

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See what feels comfortable and then try some more.

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Immerse yourself in Australian slang by interacting with native speakers, watching local content and reading Australian literature.

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It could even be the newspaper.

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Integrating slang will not only enhance your accent

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but also make your speech more authentic and relatable and again it will help you to understand others.

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And if you want to finally understand and use

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Aussie slang confidently, check out my self -paced online course, The Aussie Slang Crash Course.

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It's designed especially for international students, migrants and professionals who want to sound more natural and fit in with locals.

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You will learn over 350 real

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Aussie slang words.

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idioms and phrasal verbs and you'll do that through videos, real life examples, quizzes and fun activities.

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Putting a fun slang story challenge at the end where you'll get personalized feedback from me on your writing

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and your audio recording.

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So whether you're at work, at the shops or just having a chinwag with friends,

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chinwag means short conversation, you'll know exactly what to say and when to say it.

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Link, of course, is in the description.

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And again, you can get 10 % off the Aussie slang crash course using the code ACCENT10 at checkout.

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And step number five, speak with Aussies.

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Speak with the people around you.

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So in the real world, the final and most powerful step is real conversations.

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Chat with the barista at your local coffee shop.

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Try saying How are you going?

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And use the answer phrase, not bad, when they ask you.

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Try language exchange apps like HelloTalk or even Tandem.

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Join a hobby group.

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You can find them through meetup .com is a fantastic website to try and find hobby groups.

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I recommend this website to everyone who asks me, how can I make friends?

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Or how can I find people to practice with?

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You can meet locals through events or social groups.

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As I said, try Facebook groups.

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So you can also have a look at networking events.

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I think there's a website called eventbrite .com .au to try and find these kind of events.

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Even after work catch -ups as well.

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All of these different things are going to help get you into the local community.

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Talking to Australians helps expose you to the different accents.

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The broad accent, the cultivated accent, the general accent.

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It helps expose you to informal language and slang.

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It helps improve your listening skills, it helps improve your confidence and speaking skills.

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These everyday situations help you test new vocabulary, your rhythm, your intonation, your pronunciation,

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your slang in real world context.

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And remember Australians are generally laid back and helpful.

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Just show some interest, stay relaxed, be curious and respectful and people will be happy to help and they'll respond positively.

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And if you want structured, supportive speaking practice, why not have a look at my group classes?

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We practice real -life topics, work on improving your fluency and we work on pronunciation together.

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You'll also get personalized feedback each lesson.

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So whether you're preparing for work, socializing or just want to stop second -guessing yourself in conversations,

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this is the space to build real confidence with Aussie English spots are limited

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so check out the link in the description let's recap your five -step path to understanding the aussie accent

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so step number one consonant rules r your non -rhotic r linking r intrusive r the t flap

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that's the sounding water the glottal turf can't go vowel sounds and tone that's step two.

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Your vowel length, nasality, using the schwa at the end of words, color.

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Shadow Aussie media, step three.

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So, shows, podcasts, YouTube videos.

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Step four, get into slang and culture.

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So, embrace the Aussie slang and informal language.

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Step five, talk with Australians to apply your learnings.

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Don't forget to grab your free guide, Five Steps to Navigating the Aussie accent through the link in the description.

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It covers everything that we've discussed today.

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Comment below with the one

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Aussie phrasal sound that confuses you the most.

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I reply to every comment.

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I might even create some content around it.

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And don't forget to like,

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subscribe, and share this video with any of your friends that are learning the Aussie accent or who are struggling to understand.

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This, this is your game changer.

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Thank you so much for watching like, subscribe, comment, all of the things, and I'll see you next lesson.

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Cheers!

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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación se basa en el vídeo “Aussie Accent Breakdown: The 5 Steps Nobody Tells You About”. Las palabras que más se repiten: sound, accent, australian, aussie, word. Este vídeo tiene 270 frases y 3052 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 19:09. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 159 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. El 82 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:

Palabra	Pronunciación	Significado
accent sustantivo	/ækˈsɛnt/	acento léxico
pronunciation sustantivo	/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/	pronunciación
pause sustantivo	/pɔːz/	pausa
lesson sustantivo	/ˈlɛs.ən/	lección
audio adjetivo	/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/	de sonido, de audio
shadow sustantivo	/ˈʃædəʊ̯/	sombra
alarm sustantivo	/əˈlɑɹm/	alarma, rebato
informal adjetivo	/ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/	informal, aformal
vocabulary sustantivo	/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/	vocabulario
tone sustantivo	/ˈtəʊn/	tono
podcast sustantivo	/ˈpɑdˌkæst/	podcast, pódcast
flour sustantivo	/ˈflaʊ.ə/	harina, farina (disused)
expose verbo	/ɪkˈspoʊz/	exponer, develar
script sustantivo	/skɹɪpt/	escrito, escripto
feedback sustantivo	/ˈfiːdˌbæk/	valoración, comentario

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

Palabra	Pronunciación	Significado
check out verbo		investigar, chequear
get off verbo		bajarse
get out verbo		salir
go up verbo		subir
grow up verbo		crecer
hands down adverbio		fácilmente
lay out verbo	/ˌleɪ ˈaʊt/	encaminar

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

We're also using an intrusive why here, see it.
How are you, mate?
Is it that you want to focus on pronunciation?
It could just be asking someone how you're going.
You'll also get personalized feedback each lesson.

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

Estructura	En el vídeo
Voz pasiva be + participio pasado — importa lo que ocurre, no quién lo hace	is followed · will be linked · is actually pronounced
Present perfect have/has + participio pasado — una acción pasada que sigue importando ahora	have done · i've done · you've watched
Oraciones de relativo who / which + oración — información extra sobre una persona o cosa	those who don · this which will · people who have

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 55 contracciones y formas reducidas, como don't, you're, you'll. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

Los sonidos de “th”: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/, diphthong /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/
Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/, sharp /ʃɑɹp/, exposure /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/
Palabras largas — cuida el acento: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

s + consonante al inicio — sin añadir una “e” delante: script /skɹɪpt/, spelling /ˈspɛl.ɪŋ/, sling /ˈslɪŋ/, specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
/v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/, supportive /səˈpɔɹtɪv/, positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
/z/ — sonora, no /s/: pause /pɔːz/, expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/, whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, cheers /t͡ʃɪəz/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
Empieza a velocidad 0,75×, haz shadowing frase por frase y vuelve a la velocidad normal cuando te resulte fácil.
Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como accent, pronunciation, pause.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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