Comments on: Podcast 41 – Australian Slang

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:00:41 +0000

In reply to Sara.

Hi Sara,
Many thanks for your kind comment and feedback. Much appreciated.
Best regards,
Rob.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:13:01 +0000

G’day Rob,

I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this podcast. All of your podcasts are fantastic and very helpful! Thank you for sharing them.

Sara

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:49:36 +0000

In reply to Dep Ni.

Hi Dep. Thanks for your comment and questions. In Podcast 113, I talk about the Greetings that Aussies use when out walking. I mention there that a range of options are fine when greeting people. During the day, I like to use ‘Hi’ as it is casual and friendly. ‘Good arvo’ is not something I have heard, although people would understand that. Again, if in doubt, a simple ‘Hi’ is the way to go.
Hope that helps.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Dep Ni

Dep Ni — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:12:54 +0000

Hi Rob,
Speaking of greeting, except to say ‘Morning’, ‘Good morning‘ and ‘How are you‘, which word or phrase else can I greet to a stranger I meet one morning on a remote country road? And while one afternoon, is it appropriate to greet to the one with ‘Good afternoon’ or ‘Good arvo‘? By the way, in the same situation in China, people pass by and seldom say hello. It’s a cultural difference.
Thanks for doing the great podcast.
Dep

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:24:48 +0000

In reply to Lena.

Hi Lena,
Many thanks for your comment. I agree that slang is always an interesting topic. Aussies love to use it. I also agree that friendly insults are a bit strange, but I guess each culture has its peculiarities.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Lena

Lena — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 21:29:23 +0000

G’day Mr. McCormack!
How are thy? I’ve just read your comment, my sort of text proves I can’t make a booze-up in a brewery haha but thanks a lot, yeah it’ll definitely change my style. This post is super interesting, I love slangs and regional peculiarities, they’re quite fun although the “friendly insults”(I think it’s incongruous) but I think it’s part of your(male) society anyway I liked to know a little about Aussie lexical cheers cheers, have a transcendental holiday! G’bye

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 03:40:06 +0000

In reply to Estefanía.

Hi Estefania,
Many thanks for your kind message. I am so pleased that you find my podcasts useful. I am also pleased that you are planning to visit Australia. I’m sure you will enjoy yourself. I hope you get the opportunity to try out some Australian slang. Just say G’day and you’ll have a great time.
Cheers and have a great day.
Rob

By: Estefanía

Estefanía — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:34:49 +0000

Hi Rob!
Thanks for your podcasts! I’m learning a lot:)
I ‘m planning my trip to Australia and it’s exceptional having a person that spends his free time in teaching Australian English with such a dedication and admirable patience.
Congratulations and greetings from Spain

Estefania

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 04:02:04 +0000

In reply to Chris.

G’day Chris,

Ripper comment mate. I’m glad you’re not a sausage short of a barbie!
Cheers, and ‘av a good one!
Rob

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:54:25 +0000

Rob,
Fair go, what Galah would yabber-on like that. You’d av to be 10 cents short in the dollar!
Excellent pod!!!!
Chris

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:07:28 +0000

In reply to Raymond Herd.

Hi Ray,
Thanks for your comment. Hope you are enjoying your journey after the AGM. I guess it is hot in that part of Australia. Still mild here in Melbourne.
Cheers,
Rob

By: Raymond Herd

Raymond Herd — Sat, 24 May 2014 04:41:39 +0000

Hi Rob from Mt Isa. Another great post. You have captured a difficult subject and the explanation of our slang beautifully Rob. Well done you. Cheers, Raymond