What does it mean to sound Australian when you’ve grown up multilingual, lived abroad, and still say “France” instead of “France”? This episode with linguist Nick is a love letter to Australian English, culture, and identity — especially from a South Aussie perspective. Get ready for a lively chinwag about Balkan languages, ethnic pride, Aussie small talk, reverse culture shock, and the unique South Australian accent.Key HighlightsWelcome & meet Nick: Growing up in multicultural Elizabeth Speaking Macedonian before English & early language identity What it means to translate into Australian English Amanda & Nick share their migrant family roots Losing your Aussie accent while living abroad Being the token Aussie & reverse culture shock moments South Australian accent: France, dance & other vowel shifts Local slang, small talk & navigating Aussie cultureLooking to improve your Aussie accent or understand real Australian English?This episode is packed with authentic pronunciation insights, migrant stories, and useful tips for international students, new Aussies, and curious language lovers.📲 How to Contact NickEmail: [email protected]: www.nicknasev.comBlog: www.nicknasev.com/blogLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-nasev/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nicknasev.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknasev/Substack: https://nicknasev.substack.com/

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