Pratique du Shadowing: Understanding Australian Slang 🤔 | Learn Australian English - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
Choisissez un mode d'entraînement
Chaque mode ouvre une salle d'entraînement en plein écran.
104 phrases
Si les phrases sont trop courtes ou trop longues, cliquez sur Edit pour les ajuster.
1
G'day everyone and welcome back to the podcast.
2
I'm Jack. And I'm Liz.
3
Today we're talking about something that can be very confusing for English learners.
4
Australian slang!
5
That's right.
6
You might learn English in school, but then you come to Australia and suddenly people say things like,
7
I'm heading to the Servo for some Arvo snacks, and you think, what?
8
Exactly!
9
So today we're going to explain common Australian slang words, what they mean, and give you example sentences so you know when and how to use them.
10
And don't worry, we'll speak clearly and explain everything step by step.
11
Let's start with the most famous one, G'day.
12
G'day simply means good day.
13
It's a casual way to say hello.
14
You can use it in informal situations, with friends, neighbours or even shop staff in relaxed environments.
15
You can try say, G'day mate, how's it going?
16
But don't use it in very formal situations, like a job interview.
17
You wouldn't say, G'day sir.
18
Now we just used another important word, mate.
19
means friend.
20
But in Australia, we also use it to talk to strangers in a friendly way.
21
Thanks mate.
22
Excuse me mate, do you know where the station is?
23
Be careful though, tone matters.
24
If you say, listen here mate, in an angry voice it can sound aggressive.
25
Australians love shortening words.
26
Arvo means afternoon.
27
Instead of saying, see you this afternoon, Australians say, see you this arvo.
28
I've got a doctor's appointment this arvo.
29
This is very common in spoken English in Australia.
30
Barbie does not mean the doll here.
31
Nope, it means barbecue.
32
We're having a Barbie on Saturday.
33
This is very common in Australian culture, especially in summer.
34
Servo means Servo means service station, or what Americans call a gas station.
35
I need to stop at the servo to get petrol.
36
Again, very informal.
37
Don't use it in formal writing.
38
Brekkie means breakfast.
39
Australians love adding Y or IE to shorten words.
40
Let's grab some brekkie before work.
41
This one confuses many people.
42
In Australia, thongs are flip-flops, shoes.
43
Not underwear, very important difference.
44
I forgot my thongs at the beach.
45
No worries.
46
This is one of the most important Australian phrases.
47
It means, it's OK, no problem or you're welcome.
48
Person A, thanks for your help.
49
Person B.
50
No worries.
51
You can use this in many situations.
52
It shows friendliness and a relaxed attitude.
53
This one is very Australian.
54
Fair dinkum means really, or are you serious, or that's true.
55
Did you really meet a kangaroo?
56
Yeah!
57
Fair dinkum.
58
It can show surprise or disbelief.
59
She'll be right.
60
This means everything will be OK.
61
Australians often use it to stay positive.
62
We missed the bus.
63
Ah, she'll be right.
64
Another one will come.
65
Chook means chicken.
66
We're having roast chook for dinner.
67
You'll hear this often in supermarkets or casual conversation.
68
A bottle-o is a liquor store, a shop that sells alcohol.
69
I'll stop at the bottle-o and grab some drinks.
70
Sunnies means sunglasses.
71
Don't forget your sunnies.
72
It's very bright today.
73
Footy usually means Australian rules football in most of Australia, but it can also mean rugby in some states.
74
Are you watching the footy tonight? is important here.
75
Macca's means McDonald's.
76
Australians shorten everything.
77
Let's grab Macca's after work.
78
Jack, should English learners use slang?
79
Good question.
80
Yes, but carefully.
81
Slang is great for understanding people and sounding natural, but don't overuse it.
82
And don't use slang in formal writing, business emails or academic essays.
83
Slang is best for conversations with friends or casual settings.
84
Let's put it all together in one example conversation.
85
G'day mate.
86
Want to grab some brekkie this arvo?
87
Sounds good.
88
We can stop at the servo and then head to the beach.
89
Don't forget your sunnies and thongs.
90
No worries.
91
After that we can watch the footy and have a barbie.
92
Fair dinkum.
93
She'll be right.
94
If you're learning English, listen carefully to how Australians pronounce these words.
95
Sometimes the pronunciation is more relaxed.
96
And remember, understanding slang is more important than using it perfectly.
97
If you can understand it, you'll feel much more confident when talking to Australians.
98
We hope this episode helped you understand Australian slang a little better.
99
If you enjoyed it, share it with a friend who's learning English.
100
And don't forget to like and subscribe for more content.
101
And next time someone says, G'day mate, how's your AVO going?
102
You'll know exactly what they mean.
103
See you next time.
104
Catch you later everyone!
Télécharger l'application
Tout pour parler couramment
Prononciation IAChaque phrase notée
Phonétique (IPA)Maîtrisez chaque son
VocabulaireEnrichissez votre lexique
Jeu de vocabulaireApprenez en jouant
📺 Même chaîne
B1Renting in Australia | Learn Australian English
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
American vs British vs Australian English | Same Word, 3 Accents | Learn Australian Englsh
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B1How to Survive Australian Beaches | Learn Australian English
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B1How to Order Coffee in Australia ☕ | Learn Australian English
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B1Australian States and Territories | Learn Australian English 🐨
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
Australian Healthcare System 👩⚕️❤️🩹 | Learn Australian English
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B13
Workplace Slang to Upgrade Your Australian English Level | Learn Australian English
Business EnglishWorking Adults
B2Australian Tax System Explained | TFN, Tax Returns, Deductions & Refunds | Learn Australian English
Business EnglishUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B1What Australian Cashiers Actually Say — Prices, Phrases & the Complete Checkout Guide
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B2Superannuation Explained - What Every Worker in Australia Must Know | Learn Australian English
Business EnglishWorking Adults
B2Australian Political System & Voting Explained | Learn Australian English
Business EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B1What NOT to Say to Your Australian Boss | Learn Australian English
Business EnglishWorking Adults
B1Australian Small Talk | Learn Australian English
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B1The Australian Flag Explained 🌏 | Learn Australian English
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B1Australian Wildlife | Learn Australian English 🦘
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B1What's a 'barbie'? | Learn Australian English
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
✨ Vidéo recommandée
B14
145 phrases
How to understand Australians | Slang Words & Expressions
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B125
147 phrases
English Listening Practice | Visiting a cafe and vintage store in Melbourne, Australia
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B14
176 phrases
5 Actionable Ways to Understand FAST ENGLISH | English for Beginners
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B12
626 phrases
Day at the Beach | Learn Australian English with a Short Story
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B1314 phrases
25 Things That Only Happen in Australia | Australian Culture Shock
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B11
65 phrases
Listening Practice with the Australian Accent | English Story
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B1219 phrases
England VS America: Ten Items That Have Different Names
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B17
113 phrases
Improve Your English Speaking Skills | English Restaurant conversation practice
British AccentTravel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B124
280 phrases
Listen and Speak English at Native Speed (ft. Volka)
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B12
50 phrases
Let's learn English in a coffee shop! | SBS Learn English
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau B1 s’appuie sur la vidéo « Understanding Australian Slang 🤔 ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : Australian, slang, mate, English, arvo. Cette vidéo contient 104 phrases et 754 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 6:28. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 117 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. Seuls 80 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc exigeant.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
Les 15 mots les plus avancés de la vidéo, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| sling nom | /ˈslɪŋ/ | fronde, bricole |
| arvo nom | /ˈɐː.vəʉ/ | aprèm |
| shorten verbe | /ˈʃɔɹtn̩/ | raccourcir, écourter |
| thong nom | /θɔŋ/ | lanière |
| sunny adjectif | /ˈsʌni/ | ensoleillé |
| casual adjectif | /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ | fortuit, accidentel |
| relax verbe | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | relâcher |
| learner nom | /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ | apprenant, apprenante |
| confuse verbe | /kənˈfjuːz/ | rendre perplexe, confondre |
| informal adjectif | /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/ | informel |
| friendliness nom | /ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ | gentillesse, cordialité |
| overuse verbe | /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ | surutiliser, galvauder |
| kangaroo nom | /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ | kangourou |
| pronunciation nom | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | prononciation |
| flop verbe | /flɑp/ | s'effondrer, s'affaler |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- Excuse me mate, do you know where the station is?
- I've got a doctor's appointment this arvo.
- Let's grab some brekkie before work.
- Did you really meet a kangaroo?
- Are you watching the footy tonight?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupe | the most famous · the most important |
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | love shortening · love adding |
| Futur avec « will » will + verbe — une décision, une promesse ou une prédiction | we'll speak · She'll be · will be |
| Présent continu am/is/are + -ing — ce qui se passe en ce moment | we're talking · I'm heading · We're having |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 27 contractions et formes réduites, comme don't, we're, I'm. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: shorten /ˈʃɔɹtn̩/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: chook /t͡ʃʊk/, stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: shorten /ˈʃɔɹtn̩/, barbie /bɑː(ɹ)bi/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/, informal /ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/
- /ŋ/ final — sans prononcer de /g/ après: sling /ˈslɪŋ/, thong /θɔŋ/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme sling, arvo, shorten.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.