How multiculturalism is changing the way we speak

For years migrants have struggled to master Australian slang. But as the country becomes more diverse, linguists say the way we speak English is changing.

Australia's diverse multicultural community has impacted how we speak and how the English language has evolved.

Australia's diverse multicultural community has impacted how we speak and how the English language has evolved. Source: Nicholas McDonnell


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