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World Traveler
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Nature
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The Cold
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Dream Job
Views #47 | High Beginner 3 -
The Web Site
Views #46 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Great State
Views #45 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Japanese Life
Views #44 | High Beginner 3 -
English Life
Views #43 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Tough Guy
Views #42 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Weekend Get-away
Views #41 | High Beginner 3 -
The Runner
Views #40 | Low Intermediate 4 -
The Guesthouse
Views #39 | Low Intermediate 4 -
The Beef with Beef
Views #38 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
England and Japan
Views #37 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Spear Fishing
Views #36 | High Intermediate 6 -
Movies
Views #35 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Writing
Views #34 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Road Trip
Views #33 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
High School
Views #32 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Martial Arts
Views #31 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Scuba Diving
Views #30 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
The Visitor
Views #29 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Homestay in Poland
Views #28 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Montreal
Views #27 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Radio Job
Views #26 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Mr. Baseball
Views #25 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Nickname
Views #24 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Music and Such
Views #23 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
The Bus Story
Views #22 | Low Intermediate 4 -
English Village
Views #21 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Going Home
Views #20 | Low Intermediate 4 -
The Train Trip
Views #19 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
The Love Story
Views #18 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Good Movie
Views #17 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
The Jock
Views #16 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Roommates
Views #15 | High Intermediate 6 -
Big Apple Baby
Views #14 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
Summer Vacation
Views #13 | Low Intermediate 4 -
First Job
Views #12 | Mid Intermediate 5 -
New House
Views #11 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Africa Life
Views #10 | High Beginner 3 -
Going Home
Views #9 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Losing Weight
Views #8 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Sydney
Views #7 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Japanese Culture
Views #6 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Australia
Views #5 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Meet the Parents
Views #4 | Low Intermediate 4 -
Dogs
Views #3 | Low Intermediate 4 -
The Big Red Bus
Views #2 | Low Intermediate 4 -
The Omelet
Views #1 | Low Intermediate 4
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Australia
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Michael
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Todd
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Todd: Hello Michael.
Michael: Hello Todd.
Todd: We're going to talk about Australia. Or your going to talk about Australia. So first of all how many people live in Australia?
Michael: Australia? Oh, there's about 20 million people in Australia right now. A little bit under but close to twenty.
Todd: OK. What are the biggest cities?
Michael: The biggest city? The biggest city is Sydney. Then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane and then I think it's Perth. Most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia. Perth is on the west coast but sort of of out there by itself.
Todd: OK. If you had to live in one place where would you live?
Michael: I like Brisbane. I had my teenage years in Brisbane, growing up in Brisbane. Maybe Sidney because it is a big city, but Brisbane has got the gold coast and the sunshine.
Todd: Oh, nice. Actually, what is the capital city of Australia?
Michael: Ah, Canberra is the capital city but it's not the biggest city. Sydney is the biggest city. Canberra was made sort of by the politicians so Sydney wouldn't get too crowded. It's a separate territory.
Todd: Have you been to all the major cities in Australia?
Michael: I have been to Melbourne when I was young. Yeah, I have. Only a short time in Perth.
Todd: OK. What is the best thing about Australia?
Michael: The best thing about Australia? Ah, probably the friendly people. The relaxed attitude and we like visitors from other cultures.
Todd: Oh, cool. How are Australians different than other people? How are they unique?
Michael: How are Australians unique? I would say that we're more fun-loving maybe or accepting of other people. We don't mind making new friends actually and conversing with other people.
Todd: Yeah, that's good. That's nice. OK. Thanks a lot Micheal.
Michael: No worries.
about,
under, close to
There's about 20 million - a little bit under, but close to
20.
We use these phrases before giving an approximate number or distance to show that it is not the exact number. Notice the following:
- There are just under one million people living here.
- It's close to nine hours by bus to get there.
capital (city)
What is the capital city of Australia?
A capital city is the official location of governmental offices within a state or country. Notice the following:
- Do you live near the capital?
- The President lives in the capital
city.
get crowded
The politicians didn't want Sydney to get too crowded.
If a place 'gets crowded', it becomes full with people. Notice the following:
- This town gets really crowded during the summer.
- The gym gets crowded after 5 o'clock.
fun-loving
Australians are fun-loving people.
Someone who is 'fun-loving' enjoys having a good time. Notice the following:
- He is a fun-loving person, but he can be serious too.
- My grandparents aren't the most accepting people.
don't mind
We don't mind making new friends and conversing with other
people.
If you 'don't mind' doing something then it is not a problem for you. Notice the following:
- She doesn't mind traveling by train.
- I don't mind pizza, but I prefer pasta.
Vocabulary Quiz
fun-loving • mind
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