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Bilingual – English and Luritja – 1

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Use this post to learn English and Luritja at the same time.
What do you want?
I don’t want anything.
What does he want?
He wants to learn Luritja.
Why?
He works …

How does India compare to Australia? How does India compare to Australia?

Mark talks with an Australian World War II veteran about his experiences in India. “The countryside was very much like Australia.”

People and Places – Steve 2 – Born in Brooklyn People and Places – Steve 2 – Born in Brooklyn

Some people all Brooklyn “The Planet” because it is so culturally diverse. Steve was born and raised in Brooklyn. Listen to Steve talk with Mark about some of his past experiences.

I lived in Port Moresby I lived in Port Moresby

Port Moresby is the capital and largest city in Papua New Guinea. Hear someone speak who lived there for 10 years as a child.

A Career in Medical Research A Career in Medical Research

In this recording, an international medical research scientist talks about her expertise and all the places she has studied and worked.

Miyako’s Education – Part 40 Miyako’s Education – Part 40

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at elmada

Miyako: John, I’ve decided I’m going to take a year off. I’m going to defer. I have spoken to the head of the department and …

Kirsten from Tasmania Kirsten from Tasmania

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at Jonathon Ah Kit

Mark: So Kirsten what part of Tasmania do you come from?
Kirsten: I come from a place called Launceston in the north of the …

Bilingual – English and Cambodian – 2

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Where are you from?
(Cambodian)
I am from Australia.
(Cambodian)
Where are you from?
(Cambodian)
I am from Cambodia?
(Cambodian)
Where is he from?
(Cambodian)
He is from America.
(Cambodian)
How long have you been in Cambodia?
(Cambodian)
One hour.
(Cambodian)
Two …

Hitching Around Australia Hitching Around Australia

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at davidgraymaclean

Mark: So… so Dahi, what part of Ireland do you come from?
Dahi: I am from Cork. It is in the very south.
Mark: …

Tom and Klaus – Danish Immigrants to Australia

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Tom and Klaus are two senior Danish immigrants who came to Australia as young men in their twenties. They are talking with Mark and Lyndell about …