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Slang is very casual English. People use it, when speaking in social situations.
Slang is often special language for a particular community. For example, there is African-American slang, teenagers’ slang and Aussie slang.
Some Aussie slang is famous around the world. Mostly, though, it’s only used in Australia.
You might find it useful to know a little Aussie slang while you’re living and socialising in Australia. Also, students usually enjoy learning Aussie slang words because they sound funny.
Actually, the word “Aussie” is a slang word. I’m sure you know it’s a casual word for “Australian.” Aussies LOVE to take long words, make them short and add “-ie” . Read the dialogue below . Can you guess the meaning of the words in Bold? They are all very common in Australian spoken English.

Bruce: G’day Sharon! Are you doing anything this weekend?
Sharon: Not much. I’m meeting a friend for brekkie in the morning on Saturday. Then I have some uni work to do. At night, I might go to the pub , have a beer or two and play the pokies...or I might just stay at home and watch telly.
Bruce: Well, I’m having a barbie on Saturday. I’d love you to meet my mate, Rob. He’s coming down from Brizzie.
Sharon: That sounds great. I can do my uni work on Sunday.
Bruce: Great. Don’t forget your sunnies and cozzies. It’s going to be hot and we can go for a swim. It’d be a good idea to bring insect repellent, too – the mozzies come out at night in summer.
Sharon: What food should I bring?
Bruce: Nothing, really. We already have everything we need for lunch.
Sharon: Well, in that case, I might just bring some bikkies and chockie, for later in the afternoon.
Bruce: Fantastic. Come any time after eleven.

Key
brekkie = breakfast
Uni = university
pokies = poker machines (slot machines)
telly = television
barbie = barbeque (Yes, we write BBQ, but we never say that!)
Brizzie = Brisbane (the capital of Queensland)
sunnies = sunglasses
cozzies = swimming costume (mostly used in NSW)
mozzies = mosquitoes
bikkies = biscuits (cookies in the USA)
chockie = chocolate

How did you go? Next time you talk to some Aussies, try to use some Aussie slang. They’ll be impressed!