Sydney - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Australian accents can sometimes be hard to understand in rural areas, and some vocabulary is different, but there is no real language barrier. It's quite amusing to see some Americans embrace Australian English so deeply that they start saying 'lift' instead of 'elevator' and correct other Americans' pronunciation of places like Melbourne: pronounce it like "Mel-bin" unless you don't mind being constantly corrected for using the hard 'R' typical of American English. - May 2023
No language issues, just have to learn the local slang! - Dec 2020
Just know that whenever you pronounce a place name, you're probably saying it wrong. - May 2018
You have all you need. - Mar 2015
None. - Nov 2014
Just avoid saying "root" and get used to the phrase, "How you going?" You will score points with the locals using the following pronunciation guide: Canberra = Can-bra, Cairns = Cans, and Melbourne = Mel-bun. - Sep 2012
None, but it's much more fun to pick up a few Aussie slang words. - Jun 2010
