Learning the Lingo
A funny dyslexia-friendly Australian school story
Do Australians and Americans speak the same language?
When Mia moves to a new school in Victoria, making friends is her top priority. She bonds with Suzie and Jayde over cooking, and together they decide to introduce their American teacher, Mrs Quincy, to Aussie slang.
When Mrs Quincy sets an assignment on Australian animals, the girls hatch a plan to teach her about Australia’s most terrifying mythical creature: the elusive drop bear.
Learning the Lingo is a humorous, easy-to-read school story written in dyslexia-friendly font for reluctant teen readers.
Things You'll Love
- Aussie slang
- Drop bear prank
- American teacher in Australia
- School friendship
- Dyslexia-friendly font
- Hi-lo teen fiction
- Reluctant reader friendly
- Funny cultural language gap
Behind the Story
Learning the Lingo was inspired by Renee working with a teacher from the USA and noticing that they still had a language barrier, even though they both spoke English. Australian slang, school culture and local myths made the perfect ingredients for a funny, easy-to-read school story.
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About the Author
Renee Conoulty writes warm, funny and accessible books for children, teens and adults, with stories shaped by curiosity, humour, emotional honesty and a distinctly Australian flavour.
Title: Learning the Lingo
Author: Renee Conoulty
Series / Collection: A funny dyslexia-friendly Australian school story
Genre: Hi-Lo Teen Fiction / Australian Humour / School Story
Reader Appeal: Aussie slang, Drop bear prank, American teacher in Australia, School friendship, Dyslexia-friendly font
Target Audience: reluctant teen readers / dyslexic readers / students who enjoy Australian humour and school stories
Availability: Available via Amazon and other retailers.
ASIN: B0CL3HMZNF
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/lingo
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Summary for Search: Learning the Lingo is a funny dyslexia-friendly Australian school story by Renee Conoulty. It follows Mia, Suzie and Jayde as they teach their American teacher Aussie slang and the legend of the drop bear.