Egalitarianism and Mateship
This is the belief in the idea of equality for all people. Considering that Australia employs the informal register readily in everyday discourse, it shows how all Australians strive to be equal. A well-known example of this is when cricketer Dennis Lillee met the Queen. To greet her, he gave her a handshake and "g'day how ya goin'?"
This is the belief in the idea of equality for all people. Considering that Australia employs the informal register readily in everyday discourse, it shows how all Australians strive to be equal. A well-known example of this is when cricketer Dennis Lillee met the Queen. To greet her, he gave her a handshake and "g'day how ya goin'?"
This notion of egalitarianism can sometimes be perceived as rude and this is mainly the reason why many Australians are comfortable with swearing. Lexical choices that are made in Australian English also demonstrates the idea of mateship. For example, the lexeme 'mate'.
Informality and Formality
Speakers of Australian English are generally more informal than formal. Considering one of Australia's cultural values is egalitarianism, the notion that formal language must be employed when speaking to someone of a higher status is usually disregarded (compared to British English).
Australia's History
A brief summary of Australia's history's impact on Australian English can be seen in the timeline below:
Future of Australian English
With a rise in technology and multiculturalism, Australian English will be faced with change.
American tv shows, movies and the internet are all big contributors to change in Australian English; Americanisms will be included in the Australian lexicon. This is because teenagers are influenced by these medias. Some Americanisms include: bro, homies, chill out, whatever.
Furthermore, Australia is becoming a very multicultural country. This will lead to an increased number of ethnolects in Australian English.
Informality and Formality
Speakers of Australian English are generally more informal than formal. Considering one of Australia's cultural values is egalitarianism, the notion that formal language must be employed when speaking to someone of a higher status is usually disregarded (compared to British English).
Australia's History
A brief summary of Australia's history's impact on Australian English can be seen in the timeline below:
Future of Australian English
With a rise in technology and multiculturalism, Australian English will be faced with change.
American tv shows, movies and the internet are all big contributors to change in Australian English; Americanisms will be included in the Australian lexicon. This is because teenagers are influenced by these medias. Some Americanisms include: bro, homies, chill out, whatever.
Furthermore, Australia is becoming a very multicultural country. This will lead to an increased number of ethnolects in Australian English.
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