Australia

GROUP 5
ENGLISH MB
 Australia is the smallest continent and
one of the largest countries on Earth,
lying between the Pacific and Indian
oceans in the Southern Hemisphere.
AUSTRALIA Australia’s capital is Canberra, located
in the southeast between the larger
and more important economic and
cultural centres of Sydney and
Melbourne.
EDUCATION
SCHOOL ( PRIMARY AND SECONDARY )
Australia hosts international students aged five
years of age and over, including children of
international students who are studying at a tertiary
level.
Australian schools are among the finest in the
world, including government and private schools.
Fees and entry requirements vary across Australian
states and territories, and across schools.
 EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE

AELICOS stands for English language Intensive

Courses for Overseas Students. These courses
must meet strict national standards and follow
an industry-led quality assurance framework.
Whatever your reason for wanting to learn
English in Australia, there is a course to help you
reach your goal.
AUSTRALIA CULTURAL
CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE
Being on time
Greetings (Good morning, Hello, Hi,
Gid’day Mate)
Put your hand over your mouth when
you yawn, cough or sneeze
Standing up for elders or ladies with
babies on the bus or train
Say Please & Thank you
AUSTRALIAN CULTURE
LIFE-SYTLE
People in Australia are known for their love
of the outdoors, laid-back approach to life,
and weekend café culture. As most of
Australia's major cities are found along the
coastline, many people go to the beach for
a swim or to the park for lunch. Café culture
is a big part of the lifestyle too.
3 THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD
NOT SAY TO AN AUSTRALIAN
I hate AFL
Sport is a massive part of Australian culture and AFL is our
national game so although it’s not a crime to hate the footy it’s
best to keep your opinions to yourself. To put Australia’s love of
AFL in context, it has the fourth highest attendance of any
professional sport in the world and in Victoria, the Friday before
the Grand Final is celebrated with a public holiday and parade.
3 THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD
NOT SAY TO AN AUSTRALIAN
Vegemite is disgusting
Vegemite is a delicacy and like all delicacies, less is more.
Don’t eat it by the spoonful and, when spreading it on toast, don’t
slather it on like you would butter or jam.If you follow these simple
tips, you too can be a Happy Little Vegemite, as our unofficial
national anthem states. Moreover, as one of the richest sources of
vitamin B, there’s a lot to be happy about. Even Miley Cyrus, who
has a tattoo of a vegemite jar, is a fan.
3 THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD
NOT SAY TO AN AUSTRALIAN
American coffee is better
In Australia, coffee is an art form and our baristas are
highly trained, especially in Melbourne. Preferring local
cafés over big chains, Australians take their coffee
seriously with a typical menu including pour over,
aeropress, cold drip and cappuccinos variations.
LIVING TIPS
1. Accept that the first few months will be hard
You’re living in Australia. You are thousands of
miles away from everything that’s familiar.
it’s going to be tough. Perhaps tougher than
you thought.
LIVING TIPS
2. Get connected as quickly as possible
We’re talking cell phones and internet here. The
quicker you’re set up on both, the quicker you’ll
be able to connect with friends and family back
home again. It’ll be just what you need to get
through the tougher moments.
LIVING TIPS
3. Establish a routine
Routine makes most of us feel safe. You know what to
expect and when to expect it. This feeling could help
your mental state massively while you’re trying to deal
with and adjust to a million new things.
Establish routine by drawing up a weekly schedule for the
family. Add work, activities, even grocery store trips.
LIVING TIPS
4. Explore your new home
The best way to get to you know your new home is by exploring
it.
Take a walk or do a sightseeing tour. Sit down at a local
restaurant and talk to locals. Get on the public transport system.
Find out about festivals, sports days…anything that’ll introduce
you to the local way of living and doing.
The sooner you get to know your city, the sooner it’ll start feeling
like home.
LIVING TIPS
5. Make new friends with locals as well as other expats
Making friends is about much more than establishing a
social circle. It’s about connecting with locals who can
give you advice, information and support.
Here are a couple of ideas if you need them:
Introduce yourself to neighbours, colleagues and other
expats as soon as possible.
Join a sports club if you’re sporty
LIVING TIPS
6.Make time to relax
The first few months of living in Australia won’t only be
hard, it’ll be stressful too. Don’t let it get to you!
Make time in that schedule you created for downtime too. It
could be a massage, going for run, painting.
 LIVING TIPS
7. Deal with homesickness
You could do the best job possible at adjusting to your new
life, but still get homesick. It usually happens to most expats
at some stage. It’s a normal part of adjusting to life overseas.
Keep your heart and head happy by focusing on the positives of
living in Australia. And believe that your homesickness will get
better .
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