What did they just say?
Get to know the slang, familiar sayings and those little changes in tone that make all the difference.
A little language. A lot of Australia.
You learnt English.
Then you landed
in Strayla.
The slang, the sayings and the things nobody explained at customs. A survival guide for understanding Australians without nodding and smiling.
AU$19.95 · Plus AU$5.05 postage & packaging anywhere within Australia for one copy. AU$25.00 delivered within Australia.Written by Phil Jones
Definitely not an
official translator.
official translator.
G’DAYNO WORRIESFAIR DINKUMHOW YA GOIN’?SHE’LL BE RIGHT
WELCOME TO THE CONVERSATION
Same language.
Different rule book.
Here, “mate” can mean a friend.
Or the start of a very different conversation.
STRAYLA is a warm, cheeky look at Australian language, behaviour and social quirks. For new arrivals finding their feet, travellers finding their way, and Australians who enjoy a laugh at themselves.
Read the story of “mate”WHAT’S INSIDE
A bit of help.
A fair bit of humour.
Beyond the dictionary
From a backyard barbie to the beach and the pub: a light-hearted look at the habits behind the language.
Good for a giggle
Read a little, recognise someone you know, and keep it handy for the next “only in Australia” moment.
GIVE IT A GO
Reckon you speak
a bit of Straylian?
A few words. A small challenge. No citizenship test at the end.
Play the slang challengeFROM THE STRAYLA JOURNAL
Listen, mate…
How can one small word be a warm welcome and a warning? Pull up a chair. We should probably explain.
Read the articleLESS NODDING. MORE UNDERSTANDING.
Your next Australian
conversation starts here.
Explore the book · AU$19.95Plus AU$5.05 postage & packaging anywhere within Australia for one copy.
AU$25.00 delivered within Australia. By Phil Jones.