Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language but are considered acceptable in certain social situations. Make sure that your English matches the occasion. It’s OK to use slang with friends but not in a business meeting. Lets see how much you know about Aussie slang (Read the post "Aussie slang") […]
Hi my name is Kim and I'm 18 years old. I'm half Brazilian and half Swiss. I came to Australia to improve my English and pass the IELTS exam. Having a good score in this exam will allow me to enter a Hotel Management University in Switzerland. As I have dual nationality, I also speak […]
Leigh – Pre-Intermediate General English teacher Shannan: How long have you been teaching at BROWNS? Leigh: About a year. Shannan: You have an interesting history – you weren’t born in Australia? Leigh: No, I was born in Bangalore, India and moved to New Zealand when I was really young. I still like curry though. Shannan: […]
As part of the BROWNS curriculum and a week on ‘Cultural Studies’, specifically learning how culture and tradition is passed down through stories, music, and art, students at BROWNS visited the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Currently showing at the Arts centre is an exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. The Gold Coast […]