G'day Knackers

E1

An introduction to the Australian vernacular, with particular emphasis on their penchant for expletives and derogatory put-downs.

Grub

E2

A terrifying look at the Aussie diet. Includes an Indian take on ‘How to build your own barbie.’

Rhyming Slang

E3

Like the mother tongue itself, the Brits invented Rhyming Slang, the Australians have turned it into an art form. From Barry Crocker (shocker) to Germaine Greer (beer).

Famous Australians

E4

Includes a truly C-class impersonations of Pauline Hanson and a clumsy re-enactment of a Ned Kelly hold-up. Maharaji Davo takes us through the car used by Mel Gibson in Mad Max. The students also partake in a dress-as-a-famous-Aussie day.

Nicknames - Hello Chopper

E5

‘Chopper’ the talking cocky takes over the class with his incessant foul mouth/beak. The students adopt some anglicised names and then convert them/Australianise them to varying levels of success. Eg. Gibson to ‘Gibbo’, Leslie to ‘Leso’.

The Slackarse Country

E6

A deep and disturbing look at the great Australian beach holiday and their obsession with National holidays. Includes a re-enactment of a camping trip to Rosebud.

Dunny Budgies & Budgie Smugglers

E7

A way-too detailed account of how pervasive the humble blowfly is on Australian life. Also further examines Aussie beach culture.

Citizenship Test

E8

The students sit a mock Australian Citizenship Test. We also see the students graduation.