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Approximately 25 million English speakers, and varied speakers of Aboriginal languages. Β· 2 writing systems
Language of Australia
Australia is a big and colorful country where English is the main language everyone speaks. But did you know there are also many Aboriginal languages? These special languages have been used for thousands of years by the first people of Australia. Exploring these languages can show us exciting stories about the land and its original cultures!
About the Script
In Australia, English is the main language. It sounds a bit different from American or British English because of its special accent. Some Aboriginal languages use different letters to write words.
Script Explorer
Australian English
English as spoken in Australia, with distinctive phonetic sounds.
Kaurna
One of the Aboriginal languages spoken in South Australia.
Phrase Cards
Fun Fact
Australia has over 250 Indigenous languages, but many are now endangered.
Fun Fact
Aussie English has a unique accent with distinctive vowel sounds.
Cultural Note
Language in Australia reflects its history of immigration and indigenous culture.
Vocabulary
Did you know that while English is the main language in both the USA and Australia, some words and pronunciations are quite different?