The H Dropped From the Front of Australian English

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In this episode I break down every sentence in this Paul Hogan ad from 1984 which is chocka-block full of Aussie slang, expressions and some interesting pronunciation.America you look like you need a holiday.A fair dinkum holiday.In the land of wonder, the land down under.Now there’s a few things I’ve gotta warn ya ‘bout.Firstly, you’re gonna get wet, because the place is surrounded by water.Oh, and you’re gonna have to learn to say “G’day”.‘Cause every day’s a good day in Australia.“G’day Paul!”“G’day love!”Apart from that, no worries.You’ll have the time of your life in Australia.‘Cause we talk the same language.Although you lot do have a funny accent.C’mon! Come ‘n’ say “G’day”.I’ll slip an extra shrimp on the Barbie for ya.