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A deep dive into ‘Sweet as’ | Learn Kiwi slang

'Sweet as!' You've heard this expression before right? At the supermarket, on the phone, in school... Kiwis use 'sweet as' all the time...but what...

Need to know expressions for life in New Zealand

Not sure what Kiwis are talking about when you hear expressions like “far out” or “good onion”? (Wait, is it good onion…? Or are they saying...

Towns of Aotearoa | An introduction to New Zealand place names (and how to say it right!)

Have you ever looked at a place name in New Zealand and thought, ‘eh, how on earth do I pronounce that?’ If so, you’re not alone… Lots of people get...

Even more Kiwi words you should know | Intro to Kiwi Slang (Part 3)

chocka, wops wops, knackered…learn these words and more! Kiwi slang is tricky, I know, but it’s important for everyday conversation in New Zealand....

More Kiwi words you should know | Intro to Kiwi Slang (Part 2)

Munted, choice, shot…learn these words and more to better understand how Kiwis talk! Kiwis have lots of unique words to describe the world around...

Kiwi words you should know | Intro to Kiwi Slang

Have you ever noticed how sometimes New Zealanders use special Kiwi words to describe things? Like, for example 'togs' instead of 'swimsuit'... In...

Same but Different ❘ A comparison of word meanings in NZE and WSE

English in New Zealand is, well, it’s a bit different. I mean, sure, MOST of it’s the same, but there are a few differences that can be quite...

Do Kiwis use American or British Vocabulary?┃An Introduction to Vocabulary in New Zealand

Kiwis use a mix of American English, British English and New Zealand English vocabulary. Not sure which words to learn for life in New Zealand?...