EP 53 Yeah nah

Australians Teach English

Have you listened to our latest podcast yet? Yeah, nah, I'm not listening to any excuses. Especially as we are talking to an expert in Australian slang in this episode. When I asked him to come on the show, he didn't think he had much to offer. But I said yeah... nah. And you will find out why. Dr Howard Manns is a linguist from Monash University in Melbourne. Originally from the United States, Howard has an interesting perspective on Australian slang and all things language Australian. Howard and his team have ongoing language research projects in Australia, and one of the most interesting discoveries was the prevalence of the use of "yeah, nah". In fact, as Howard explains, it is the second most common "Australianism" after mate. Discourse markers are a neglected part of language learning and language teaching. But they carry a lot of meaning, do a lot of work, and can help learners to get a deeper understanding of culture and language. Yeah nah is a classic example. In this episode you will learn how and why we use "yeah, nah", how you can use it yourself, and why I say "yeah, nah" to Oriana's accusations of being a gringo. So, how about it? Would you say yeah, nah? Or nah, yeah? Yeah, yeah? Yeah, nah, yeah? to claims I am a gringo? Listen, find out, and let us know! For transcripts, exclusive content and input into the creative process, become a patron: patreon.com/AustraliansTeachEnglish