Have you ever wondered about the history of holidays ? Well, this quiz will answer some of those questions?
What is the difference between a holiday and a vacation ? This quiz will explain !
Do you think you have enough holiday time ? Do you know of a country where there is no legal holiday entitlement ? This quiz will put you in the picture.
Do you prefer a relaxing beach destination, an inspiring mountain break, a sleepy countryside holiday or a bustling city break ? Whatever your choice this quiz will provide you with useful vocabulary and surprising general knowledge.
Holiday Quiz
July and August are all about holidays. Try this quiz to see if you are
ready for yours !
Oz lingo PDFAs part of the Australian series, this podcast takes you into the world of real Ozzie slang…. in other words, Australian informal language.
The Ozzies are well known for shortening words, it’s part of their charm !
Even leading politicans have their names shortened; Scott Morison, the Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022 was known as Sco Mo, and the current PM, Anthony Albanese is known as Albo!
Listen as Laura tests Sue on her knowledge (or rather lack of knowledge !) about Ozzie slang.
See if you can find the Ozzie slang word for these words. For an extra challenge they are not in the order mentioned in the podcast :).
A petrol service station – A barbecue – breakfast – a swimming costume – sunglasses –
a sandwich – the middle of nowhere- the afternoon – a biscuit – an ambulance – the plural of you
– a beer – definitely – a chicken – a department store called Woolworth – a dangerous jellyfish
a place to buy alcoholic drinks – to be devastated – a well known white wine – a sausage.
Download this Resource Sheet to help you remember the vocabulary:Ozzie slang PDF.
As a language learner, listen to how Sue asks questions when asking for clarification.
Following the series of podcasts about Australia, this one is devoted to the best holiday things to do and to expect.
Is Australia on your bucket list ?
Over 5 million people visit Australia every year. It’s certainly a long way from everywhere, but is it worth making the effort to fly for hours to get there?
This podcast will outline the recommendations and some of the things to avoid.
Get into the mood with this quiz of general knowledge questions (questions 1-10), and then after listening check your comprehension with questions 11 to 20.
Australia Holiday Podcast Quiz
This quiz comprises of 10 general knowledge questions and 10 podcast comprehension questions.
Recently a marketing company carried out a survey to find out which city people perceived as being the best in the world….. and Sydney came out on top !
While on holiday there Sue caught up with Laura, who’s been living there for the past three and a half years, to see if the city really does live up to the hype.
Listen as they talk about the glorious weather, the job opportunities, the people, the food and the cost of living.
Sue also mentions a popular Australian TV show called Bondi Rescue, so if you want to hear some real Aussie accents click here.
Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942.
Each week a guest, called a “castaway” during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings, a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island, whilst discussing their life and the reasons for their choices.
Here, it’s Chris’ turn to talk about his eight favourite tracks and what they mean to him, so there is a lot of reminiscing about the past and fond memories evoked by music.
Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942.
Each week a guest, called a “castaway” during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings, a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island, whilst discussing their life and the reasons for their choices.
Here, Susan talks about her eight favourite tracks and what they mean to her, so there is a lot of reminiscing about the past and fond memories evoked by music.
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As a language learner, listen to how Sue asks questions when asking for clarification.
