G'day, mate!

Welcome to G'day, mate!, a short course in Australian English and culture.

G'day, mate! is a course book for foreign students on tour groups or study tours to Australia, but is also suitable as complementary material for General English courses for overseas students or migrants. It is aimed at Pre-intermediate level; however, since many activities can be adapted to different levels, G'day, mate! is suitable for Elementary to Intermediate levels.

This course book was written to help foreign students and migrants from all nationalities learn to cope with Australian English and Australian culture. It includes notes and information about Australian English, culture and places that would be superfluous for Australian teachers. However, I have regularly worked with teachers from other English-speaking countries who were not familiar with Australia. The extra information is for their benefit.

G'day, mate! includes the following sections:

• Useful Aussie English

• Cultural notes

• Tasks

G'day, mate! is not meant to be a complete textbook. It is recommended you supplement it with units from your favourite grammar book, a pronunciation course, Australian English listening and your other favourite material. Recommendations for grammar points are made in most units.