“Get” in Australian English
🇦🇺 “Get” in Australian English: Do You Really Know How to Use It?
If you’ve ever felt confused by the word “get” in Aussie English, you’re not alone.
Maybe you’ve heard phrases like:
“Get a wriggle on”
“Get amongst it”
“Get on with it”
And thought… “Wait — what does that even mean?”
Or maybe you’ve seen get used instead of words like buy, arrive, become, or receive — and it just adds to the confusion.
👉 If you’re learning English in Australia (or planning to), mastering “get” is essential for real, everyday conversations.
What You’ll Learn in This Lesson:
In this video, I’ll break down:
The six most common ways Aussies use “get” in daily life
Why get replaces so many other verbs — and how to use it naturally
10 real Aussie phrases with “get” that make you sound more local
The truth about got vs. gotten in Australia
Subtle mistakes that make your English sound unnatural (and how to fix them)
💬 You’ll also hear native-style examples, learn phrasal verbs with “get,” and discover how to avoid the traps that confuse most learners.
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Want to practise what you’ve learnt?
Download your FREE “Get in English” Cheat Sheet — it includes:
Clear summaries of each usage
Practice activities to test your understanding
Example phrases you can start using right away
Who’s This Lesson For?
✅ Migrants & professionals building confidence in the workplace
✅ International students adjusting to life in Australia
✅ Intermediate-to-advanced English learners wanting to sound more fluent & natural
Ready to fit in with locals, whether you’re at work, networking, or just socialising?
Aussies love their slang — and get shows up in heaps of expressions like:
“Get stuffed”
“Get your act together”
“Get fair dinkum”
If you want to go deeper and learn 350+ real Aussie expressions, idioms, and slang used in everyday conversations...
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You’ll learn through video lessons, real-life examples, quizzes, and fun speaking activities — with feedback from me, Amanda.
