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From Sheila to Shazza: Your Aussie Nickname Masterclass
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Welcome everybody! My name is Adriana, an experienced English teacher from Down Under. I have created this podcast for international students, professionals and intermediate ESL speakers who are planning their new lives in Australia. Each episode I will share an interesting aspect about the Australian culture. In addition to this, you will find many grammatical lessons to help you start speaking like a native in no time!
Did you know that almost half of Australia’s population admit that they are known by their nickname over their real name? In today's episode we’ll be diving into the hilarious world of Australian nicknames. Whether it be to make people feel more comfortable, or to have a laugh with friends - one thing is for sure, nicknames continue to be a permanent part of the Aussie identity. Stay tuned to find out how to create one for yourself!
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Capítulos
1. From Sheila to Shazza: Your Aussie Nickname Masterclass (00:00:00)
2. An Introduction to Australian Nicknames (00:02:00)
3. Where Did Aussie Nicknames Originate From? (00:03:50)
4. Categorising Nicknames to Make Things Easier (00:05:42)
5. Category #1 Synonyms for the word "mate" (00:06:14)
6. Category #2 Terms of Endearment (00:07:09)
7. Category #3 Modified Versions of Your First Name or Surname (00:08:13)
8. Category #4 Inventing Nicknames Based on Personality, Physical Traits, Inner Jokes or Culture. (00:10:35)
9. A Guide to Create Your Own Nickname (00:12:10)
10. A review of the lesson and what's coming up next episode. (00:16:09)
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