Thematic Units - Australian Word Match

Australian Word Match

This is a center that can be left out for students to complete during your Australian study.

The Australian culture has a different way of describing everyday items.

Create a word matching game where students have to match the English word with the Australian word.

I typed the words in a large font on my computer, printed them out, cut them apart, mounted them on construction paper (one color for English, one color for Australian), and then laminated them.

Here are a few to get you started:
g'day = good day
mate = friend
cobber = friend or coworker
ta = good-bye
Oz = Australia
tea = dinner
onkey-dorey=good
fair dinkum = genuine, the honest truth
dinkey-do = the real thing
barbie = a barbecue
tucker = food
sandshoes = sneakers
lollies = candy
lolly water = soft drinks
biscuits = crackers
boomer = big kangaroo
to smoodge = to kiss
cozzie = bathing suit
mum = mother
beaut = great
roo = kangaroo
bonzer = terrific
walloper = policeman
bushranger = outlaw
good on ya! = good for you!
joey = baby kangaroo
footie = football
mossies = mosquitoes
bloke = man, fellow, chap
walkabout = to wander
petrol = gaoline
takeaway = fast food shop
squatter = ranch owner
bush = countryside
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