Learn Australian English
Learn Australian English fast with an app that gets you speaking in minutes. Build the confidence to navigate daily life, work or travel across Australia with practical, native-speaker audio.
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Learn to speak Australian English like a local
Many people want to learn Australian English to relocate, work or travel Down Under, or simply because they're drawn to Australia's relaxed way of life. Maybe you've already picked up a few words and phrases from Australian media, or from Aussie friends and colleagues. But generic English courses rarely cover the accent or rhythm that make Australian English instantly recognisable.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Missing out on conversations because nobody explained common Aussie slang like 'arvo'
- Struggling to follow the distinctive Australian accent and rising intonation in everyday speech
- Sounding overly formal because lessons never cover how Australians actually talk
Learn Australian English online today and start sounding like a true Aussie.
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Three steps to learn English (Australian) fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Australian English.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose English (Australian) and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you build confidence faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Australian English in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations with Australians.
Why uTalk is the best English (Australian) learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Australian English words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
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Practical content covering greetings, travel, business and everyday life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Australian speakers, not computer voices. Hear the accent exactly as it's spoken across the country.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn English (Australian) online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
I’d like a coffee, please.
I’d like a coffee, please.
G'day mate.
Hello.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes please.
Yes please.
No.
No.
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No thanks.
No thanks.
Please.
Please.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
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You’re welcome.
You’re welcome.
Two beers, please.
Two beers, please.
bus
bus
car
car
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taxi
taxi
train
train
railway station
railway station
airport
airport
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hotel
hotel
passport
passport
telephone
telephone
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
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What time is it?
What time is it?
Can you repeat that please?
Can you repeat that please?
Please speak more slowly.
Please speak more slowly.
I don’t understand.
I don’t understand.
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Sorry.
Sorry.
Where are the loos?
Where are the toilets?
Ladies’ Toilet
Ladies’ Toilet
Gents’ Toilet
Gents’ Toilet
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Where is the beach?
Where is the beach?
Where is the bank?
Where is the bank?
How much does this cost?
How much does this cost?
credit card
credit card
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ABM
cash machine
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
panadol
paracetamol
keys
keys
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map
map
left
left
right
right
one
one
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two
two
three
three
Where is it spoken?
Australia
Number of speakers
16,500,000
Language family
Indo-European
Germanic
West
Fun facts | English (Australian)
- Australian English has some unique vocabulary- for example, 'lollies' are sweets, a 'doona' is a duvet, and a 'barbie' is a barbecue.
- Long words are often shortened after the second syllable and the ending is replaced with an ‘i.e.’ or ‘o’. For example, a refugee will be referred to as a reffo and a truck driver as a truckie.
- Aboriginal words have been adopted into the language, mainly for place names, wildlife and local culture. These include the city name Canberra, dingo - a wild dog - and boomerang.
How our Australian English lessons work
Learning Australian English should feel straightforward and easy from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering travel, business and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is voiced by male and female native speakers. You'll copy their pronunciation and build confidence in your speaking skills from day one. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and reviews adapt to focus more on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early. Follow a guided learning path or choose for yourself what to learn, depending on what suits your life and goals. Work at your own pace and the game-like exercises will record your progress and give you feedback on what you've got right and wrong. You can even put your favourite words into your own in-app phrasebook for easy access and extra practice. Switch categories at any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our friendly support team.
Australian English vs. other English varieties
Discover what makes Australian English different from other varieties of this widely spoken language.
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Key points
- Australian English has its own distinctive vowel sounds, a rising intonation pattern sometimes called 'Australian Questioning Intonation', and a love of abbreviations such as 'arvo' (afternoon). Its accent developed from a mix of British, Irish and other immigrant influences in the country's early colonial history.
- uTalk teaches several English varieties as separate languages so you can focus on the accent and vocabulary you actually need. Alongside Australian English, uTalk also offers English (American), English (British), English (Canadian), English (Cockney), English (Indian) and English (Scottish).
Australian English and its Pacific neighbours
- Australian English is spoken across Australia, but the wider Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region is home to a number of other languages.
“We help make learning English (Australian) easy”
“We understand it can be frustrating when you want to learn Australian English but can only find learning resources for American or British English. At uTalk, we believe every detail counts, which is why we recorded native Australian speakers, so you can hear the accent exactly as it's spoken, not just how it reads in a textbook.”
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Richard Howeson
uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for English (Australian)
At uTalk, we are passionate about helping people sound genuinely confident in the English they need. Our Australian English content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your English (Australian) language learning journey
Maybe you're relocating to Australia for work, studying there, or just want to pick up the Aussie dialect. Generic English courses rarely prepare you for the accent, rhythm or vocabulary that make Australian English distinct.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Start your journey in Australian English with First Words and everyday greetings, then build practical phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Australian speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Australian English with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills at work, with mates or while travelling across Australia. uTalk helps you reach your goals.
Learn real-life categories in Australian English
Explore the Germanic language family
Australian English is a variety of English, which belongs to the Germanic language family, alongside several Nordic and Western European languages. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Afrikaans, Alsatian and Luxembourgish.
These languages share deep historical roots, so learning Australian English can give you a useful head start exploring the wider Germanic family.
Get StartedYour English (Australian) questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Australian English the same as British English?
They're closely related and mutually understandable, but Australian English has its own accent, slang and some unique vocabulary shaped by the country's history. In uTalk, you'll find Australian English listed as its own language.
How fast can I learn Australian English?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Australian English for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Australian English with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.