How to Talk Australians
A comedic web series about an Indian call centre college teaching students how to assimilate into Australian society.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- YouTube
- Comedy
A comedic web series about an Indian call centre college teaching students how to assimilate into Australian society.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
G'Day Knackers
An introduction to the Australian vernacular, with particular emphasis on their penchant for expletives and derogatory put-downs.
Episode 2
Grub
A terrifying look at the Aussie diet. Includes an Indian take on 'How to build your own barbie.'
Episode 3
Rhyming Slang
Like the mother tongue itself, the Brits invented rhyming slang, but the Australians have turned it into an art form.
Episode 4
Famous Australians
A brief history of some notable Australians, from Pauline Hanson to Mad Max. The students also partake in "Dress-as-a-famous-Aussie" day.
Episode 5
Nicknames
Chopper the Talking Cockie takes over the class with his incessant foul mouth / beak. The students adopt some anglicised names and then convert them / Australianise them to varying levels of success.
Episode 6
The Slackarse Country
A deep and disturbing look at Australia's obsession with national holidays. Includes a re-enactment of a camping trip to Rosebud.
Episode 7
Dunny Budgies & Budgie Smugglers
A way-too detailed account of how pervasive the humble blowfly is on Australian life. Also further examines Aussie beach culture.
Episode 8
Citizenship Test
Before they graduate from the course, the students must sit a mock Australian citizenship test.