How to Write an Australian Report Card

After previously teaching 25 Essential Australian Words and Phrases , I felt it was only fair to show you the language of academia in Australia as well.

Here is an example of an Australian report card:

“In English, Sarah is having a rip snorter. Sure, she had a barry crocker on her recent exam, but if she doesn’t drop her bundle, she’ll be apples.”

“In English, Sarah is having a rip snorter. Sure, she had a barry crocker on her recent exam, but if she doesn’t drop her bundle, she’ll be apples.”

Aussie Slang Translation:

rip snorter = doing great!

barry crocker = shocker! (not doing well)

doesn’t drop her bundle = manages to stay on task

she’ll be apples = it will all be okay.

Just kidding . This was written by a colleague (and friend) in an ongoing effort to teach me ‘ Strine .

BUT, if you really want to know about the real genre of Aussie report card writing, let me know and I’ll post something on it that is true! 🙂