Australia

Australia is the planet's sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, the United States and Brazil. It consists of six states, two major mainland territories and other minor territories. It is one of the great travel destinations of the world. It is also a great destination for learners and teachers of English.

In this feature you can find out more about teaching and studying in Australia. You can also use the classroom activities with your students and help them discover more about the country and the people who live and work there.

An A to Z of Australia How much do your students know about Australia? In this activity they read the definitions and try to guess the word to complete our A to Z. Go to page	The who, what, why, where and when of studying in Australia Five people working in ELT and five students tell us what it's like to teach and study in Australia. Go to page
Speak Strine In this activity students can learn some Australian words and expressions. Go to page	What the students say A list of useful organisations and Internet sites. Plus a list of people who helped compile this feature. Go to page
Write a soap Australia is famous for its television soap operas. Can your students write a dialogue for the scenes from an Australian soap using some of the Australian vocabulary they have learnt? Download the PDF	Useful Contacts & Credits A list of useful organisations and Internet sites. Plus a list of people who helped compile this feature. Go to page