Do people speak english in australia?

Answer 1

I reckon we speak strine meself :p

Cheers :)

Answer 2

Yes we do. If you are wondering why all the raised eyebrows at your question, well it is kind of like asking if the Canadians speak English. Like most of Canada, Australia was originally colonised by the British. So our official language is English. Mind you after 200 years and a long distance from England, we have developed our own words just like the Americans have in their country. You are probably wondering then why many of our native animals have strange names, like Koalas, Kangaroos and Dingo's. Before Europeans arrived in Australia there were many different Aboriginal tribes all over the continent. They spoke many different tribal languages. The Europeans asked them what they called these different animals. So we adopted those names and still use them today as part of Australian English. Now since the days of Colonisation much has changed in Australia. We now have many people from many other countries living here too. Some of them speak English well, and some don't just like in America. As they adapted to their new country, we adopted some of their words too. So when you visit you will understand much of what you hear, but some words that you think you know will have different meanings. Others words will seem quite strange to you. If you don't understand just ask. Australians are a friendly bunch (when you don't try to accidently insult them like the question seems to be doing) and don't mind helping out those in need. I would suggest that you get a good book on Australia from borders or somewhere and read up a bit on the country and its customs before you visit. This way you won't embarrass yourself by accidently treading on others feelings. Enjoy your trip.

Answer 3

Yes and No. It could be said that Australia has a language of its own.

Although we commonly uses English words, we have our own words, phrases and lingo that are indisputably Australian. Only a galoot wouldn't know that we ozzies have our own lingo and it's a lot of hoo-haa and a load of old tripe that we don't know a dunny from a bottom dollar. More's the pity that the great Australian vernacular is disappearing from the language in order to communicate with our American friends without being diddled or seeming as silly as a two bob watch.

Answer 4

English is not the Native tongue. There were indigenous people that populated Australia thousands of years before the English got a hold. Yes English is spoken now.

Answer 5

Yes, we do. However our English is a bit different than other types of English. It is more like British-English than American-English. However, it is the closest to New Zealand English.

Answer 6

Nah. Used to be English. Now they speak Stryan, (spelled Australian...still based on English)

Answer 7

Do never forget that australia actually has two traditional langues.. of course one is english the australian prime language and then there is the aporiginal langue.. Of course aporiginal language is more then just one but just keep that in mind that australia has two.. Its good because its like this in china they speak chiniese and then they have thuis thing call mandarine... then comes other countries that might have it sympolise like that too just like africa.. they speak african but then there is another tradidional language of french african language.

Answer 8

Yes, most of those who know English speak it.

Answer 9

LOL! This question is a joke, right?

I mean, "Wat up dawg? Yo! Yo! Yo! Who your baby daddy?
Twinkle, twinkle...don't hate, participate!"





Anyway that reminds me of one time when I went grocery shopping (I live in the state of N.Y)....

I was in Wegmans one day and amongst other things, I bought a case of beer....I had to produce I.D. so I gave the girl, (who looked to be 15) my Permanent Resident Card, which states I am from Australia....she looked at me and asked me if I had to learn English BEFORE I moved to the States, because as she put it, "You speak the language so well!"

Ohhh dear me! (Shakes head).....

Answer 10

Of course, but it come from the British English (with words such as "mate" and "bloke") and in every way I know of, Australian spelling is the same as British spelling.
People here generally understand American English terms because of the number of American t.v programs here.

Answer 11

Yeah Mate we all speak english but we also have our aussie slang that foreginers don't understand. Quite funny sometimes!!!