Hello Australia. Episodes 3 & 4.

Parts 3 and 4 of a series designed to give migrants more confidence in using English and to help them understand more about the Australian language and people. Short skits on subjects like going to a barbecue, ringing the emergency services, using the telephone are acted out to give a better understanding of Australian customs and the English language. Featuring George Donikian, Kay Stammers and Rod Quantok.

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Credits

director

Paul Drane

producer

Eve Ash

production company

SBS-TV

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

305154

Language

English

Subject categories

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

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

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1986

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