Not only is English very difficult to learn, but then there is also Aussie slang to contend with!
Australians like to abbreviate many words, for example: Uni for university, bikkie for biscuit, pressie for present, hanky for handkerchief, etc. etc.
Soon after I came to Melbourne, one of my co-workers invited me to a 'barbie'.
I later learned that this is a summer party where they cook the food outside, but at that time, I didn't know what a barbie was. My first thought was that it must be something to do with the famous doll.
I later learned that this is a summer party where they cook the food outside, but at that time, I didn't know what a barbie was. My first thought was that it must be something to do with the famous doll.
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