TODD
Hello Michael.
MICHAEL
Hello Todd.
TODD
Uh,we're gonna talk about Australia. Or you’re gonna talk about Australia. So first of all, how many people live in Australia?
MICHAEL
Australia? Oh, there's got twenty million people living in Australia right now. A little bit under, but close to twenty.
TODD
OK. uh, what are the biggest cities?
MICHAEL
The biggest city? The biggest city is Sydney, then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane, umm… and then I think it's Perth. But most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia. And Perth is on the west coast, but sort of out there by itself.
TODD
OK. Um, if you had to live in one place where would you live?
MICHAEL
I like Brisbane. I had my teenage years in Brisbane, growing up in Brisbane, um or maybe Sidney ‘cause it is a big city, but Brisbane has got the gold coast and sunshine.
TODD
Oh, nice. Umm, what is the capital city of Australia?
MICHAEL
Uh, Canberra is the capital city. But is not the biggest city. Sydney is the biggest city. Canberra was made sort of by the politicians so Sydney wouldn't get too crowded. It's a separate territory.
TODD
Uh-huh. Alright, have you been to all the major cities in Australia?
MICHAEL
umm...I’ve been to Melbourne when I was young, but yeah, I have. Only a short time in Perth.
TODD
OK. What is the best thing about Australia?
MICHAEL
The best thing about Australia? Umm, probably the friendly people. The relaxed attitude, and we like visitors from other cultures. Yeah.
TODD
Oh, cool. Uh, how are Australians different than other people? How are they unique?
MICHAEL
How are Australians unique? Um, I would say that we're more fun-loving maybe or accepting of other people. And we don't mind making new friends and actually conversing with other people.
TODD
Yeah, oh that's good. That's nice. OK. Thanks a lot Michael.
MICHAEL
No worries.