10 practical English expressions you must learn to live in Australia: from daily conversations to renting a house and looking for a job

Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australian Encyclopedia. Recently, some friends asked me about"How to use English to express daily life in Australia"Now I have systematically sorted out the relevant issues and compiled this practical guide based on local life experience to help new immigrants and international students quickly adapt to the English environment in Australia.

1. Essential expressions for basic life scenarios

When shopping in Australian supermarkets, these sentence patterns are used very frequently:

• "Could I get a plastic bag, please?"(Can I have a plastic bag?) - Note that plastic bags are banned in places like Victoria
• "Is this on special?"(Is this on sale?) — Australian supermarkets update their specials every Thursday
• "Do you have Click&Collect here?"(Does it support online ordering and store pickup?) — Convenient service of Woolworths/Coles

2. Key Terms for Transportation

When using public transportation, please note:

• When your train is delayed, ask staff:"Is there trackwork happening?"(Is there any track construction?)
• You need to raise your hand in advance to signal when taking the bus:"Next stop please!"(Get off at the next stop)
• To top up your Opal card:"Could I top up $20, please?"(Top up $20)

3. Must-use dialogue templates for renting a house

These professional expressions are commonly used in renting a house in Australia:

1. Appointment to inspect a property: "I'd like to inspect the property this Saturday." 2. Inquiry about terms: "Does the rent include utilities?" 3. Repair request: "The hot water system needs servicing."

Issues related to living in Australia

Question 1: How to order in a coffee shop in English?

Master these coffee terms to get you like a local:

• "Long black"
• "Flat white"
• "Babycino" (milky drink for children)

Question 2: What are some common sentence patterns used in job interviews?

These expressions can enhance the professional impression:

• "I have relevant experience in..."
• "What's the onboarding process like?"
• "Could you clarify the KPI expectations?"

Question 3: How to handle medical appointments in English?

Commonly used clinic dialogue templates:

• "I'd like to make a bulk-billed appointment."
• "Could I get a medical certificate?"
• "Is this covered by Medicare?"

4. Cultural Differences

Special expressions in Australian English:

• "Arvo" = Afternoon
• "Maccas" = McDonald's
• "Bring a plate"(referring to bringing your own food to a party, not literally)

The Australian Encyclopedia Assistant recommends: Focus on mastering 200 high-frequency daily vocabulary in the first three months after arriving in Australia, and use the practical sentence patterns in this guide and language exchange apps (such as HelloTalk) to practice scenario simulations. Remember that Australians like to use "at the end of a sentence""yeah?"Make sure the other person understands, such as "We'll meet at 3, yeah?"

Thank you for reading. I hope this guide can help you quickly adapt to the English environment in Australia."Analysis of hidden clauses in Australian rental contracts", please pay attention! If you have any questions, please leave a message, the assistant will reply within 24 hours~