Practical Australian English

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Search a real-life situation, learn the useful English, practise what to say next and move on with more confidence.

Quick starts:Order coffee Understand “no worries”Ask someone to repeat Understand footy

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Friends practising Australian English together at a Melbourne café with coffee, notebooks and a tram in the background. — **Real situations. Useful English.**Learn what people say, what it means and what you can say next.

Choose what matters now

What do you want to do?

Pick one situation. You can always come back for another.

Café English

Order and reply naturally

Learn what to say at the counter and what the barista may ask next.

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Australian culture learning illustration for English learners.

Everyday English

Understand slang and social language

Make sense of friendly expressions, local context and everyday conversation.

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Chatsifieds Phrase Wall illustration showing learners practising useful Australian English phrases.

Useful phrases

Learn one phrase you can use today

See the meaning, a natural reply and the situation where it fits.

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Newcomers learning Australian culture and everyday English.

Culture & sport

Understand what is happening around you

Start with Melbourne slang, footy and the culture behind the words.

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Quick wins

Learn something useful in a few minutes

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Work · JobsEnglish for working in a café

Useful phrases for a hospitality job in Australia.

Beginner · ReplyKnow what the barista may ask

Prepare for the question after your order.

Culture · SlangUnderstand Melbourne slang

Decode useful local expressions.

Everyday · HealthExplain what you can and cannot eat

Say vegan, gluten-free and allergy needs clearly.

Phrase Wall

Three phrases worth knowing today

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“No worries.”A friendly reply meaning it is okay, no problem or you are welcome.Practise this phrase →“Takeaway, thanks.”A short, natural way to say you want the order to take with you.Practise this phrase →“Sorry, could you say that again?”A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.Practise this phrase →

Start where you are

Chatsifieds is built for people arriving in Australia, people teaching them, and businesses that welcome them.

Overseas studentPhrases for your first week, from airport to classroom.TravellerEmergency phrases and what to say when you call 000.TeacherReady-made teacher pack and a printable phrase page.BusinessSponsor a phrase and welcome learners to your door.

Same thing, different place

Say it in your state

Australia has eight states and territories, and many have their own transport card. Pick yours to practise the words you will actually say.

Choose your state or territory to see the words you will meet on public transport.

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A five-minute mission gives you something specific to notice, say or try. No streaks. No pressure.

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Inside the Practice LabNatural responsesSentence buildingDialogue orderingScenario checks

Community

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