On the non-german speaking aspect, do it like a song and just keep reading it over and over. I learn song words that way. And in your case, tape yourself while reading it and playback so you hear the pronuciation of the words too. Works for me.

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hey - i'm aussie but i spent a year in germany, so my german ain't too bad. try writing out your speech a couple of times in german (if it isn't too long), and then practice in front of any poor person you can make listen to you.

good luck!

The number of Aussies on this site is reaching epidemic proportions.

Sir S

Epidemic? You mean there are more than 5?

It's called "population control" and there shouldn't be more than 3 Aussies. Lest their influence spreads and we all start saying "G'day."

Sir S

g'day blokes. you'd think it was a crime being australian.....

@Nickless: What's that supposed to mean? Are you implying something?

And thanks for the advice Final and the_darkness, I'll give both of those a try.

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@SS thats just the aussie sterotype, down here in tasmania we dont say g'day mate.

I am a addicted to Eve Online! Are you?

that's cos tasmania ain't really part of australia

@the_darkness haha very funny

Actually, most of the sterotypes are transmitted by a minority, like Paul Hogan or Steve Erwin. however, the reality is that most aussies are as normal as anyone (except for a few small differences) from america or any european country.

and for the speech: assosiate it with something you love. Like on Road Trip. (i love that movie)

Viator

PS: personally i think steve erwin and paul hogan should be shot for giving most aussies a bad name. but thats just me.

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PS: personally i think steve erwin and paul hogan should be shot for giving most aussies a bad name. but thats just me.

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If it wasn't for them, no one would know Australia existed.

@The_darkness, that was a good one.

@fish, did we help you ... I had no idea that a German speech thread would have Aussies as the primary discussion.

Sir S

@Sir S: i don't know what would be worse, being known for a few annoying people, or, not being known at all.

Viator