Hello Australia. Episodes 1 & 2

Hello Australia is a series to develop better understanding of the English language and mainstream Australian culture and customs. Episodes 1 & 2 consist of short dramatisations of everyday situations involving the law regarding compulsory schooling until 15, sending notes to teachers when students are absent from school, Adult Migrant Education Services to improve English and therefore employment prospects in Australia, and learning English on the job. Featuring Rod Quantock as Dr Know and hosted by Kay Stammers and SBS newsreader, George Donikian.

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Credits

producer

Eve Ash

production company

Seven Dimensions

director

Paul Drane

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303300

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → English language - Study and teaching - Foreign speakers

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life skills

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1986

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