THE SPEAKING ACADEMY
Understand Australians. Speak with confidence in real conversations.
Guided weekly speaking practice and practical Australian English lessons—all in one supportive membership.
Join two live group speaking classes each week with Australian teachers. Then strengthen your listening, pronunciation, and everyday vocabulary with lessons made for real life in Australia.
- Speak with Australian teachers every week
- Train your ear for fast, connected speech
- Review recorded classes when you need to
- Learn with Pete and an international community
20,000+ students helped • 100+ countries • 20M+ podcast downloads
20,000+
students helped
100+
countries
20+ Million
podcast downloads
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Your English May Be Good. Real Australian Conversations Can Still Leave You Behind.
A lesson gives you time to think. Real life usually does not.
You understand your teacher. You can read, write, and explain complicated ideas. But the moment Australians speak quickly, shorten their words, interrupt each other, or make a joke, the conversation can become much harder.
At work: A meeting moves on while you are still preparing your answer. In the lunchroom, you catch the topic but miss the humour.
Out and about: A phone call, medical appointment, coffee order, or conversation with a tradie feels harder than it should.
With other people: You know what you want to say, but hesitate—or stay quiet—because you are worried about misunderstanding someone or being misunderstood.
That does not mean your English is bad.
It means you need regular practice understanding and using English at real conversational speed.
HOW IT WORKS
Listen. Learn. Speak. Everything Works Together.
The Academy combines everything in the Plus and Pro memberships with five live group speaking classes every week.
1. Listen & Understand
Train your ear for real Australian English with 1,400+ podcast episodes, member-only shows, full transcripts and the Premium Podcast Player.
Everything in Podcast Plus Membership included
2. Learn & Build Your Skills
Use the complete library of Aussie English courses to improve your pronunciation, connected speech, vocabulary, listening, grammar and everyday communication.
Everything in Courses Pro Membership included
3. Speak & Build Confidence
Put what you learn into practice in five live group classes every week, held Monday to Friday evenings with Australian teachers.
Miss a class? Watch the recording whenever it suits you.
Exclusive to the Academy Premium Membership
Listen to real Australian English. Learn how it works. Use it in real conversations.
One membership. Everything included.
LIVE SPEAKING CLASSES
Turn The English You Know Into Confident Conversation
Speaking confidence comes from speaking—not just studying. Join five teacher-lead group classes every week to use your English in real conversations about Australian culture, current affairs, everyday life and work.
Monday-Friday
Australian evenings
Recordings included
Five Opportunities to Speak Every Week
Practise Consistently
Join live speaking classes from Monday to Friday.
Use Real-World English
Discuss everyday life, Australian culture, news, and work.
Learn With Australian Teachers
Ask questions and get help whenever you get stuck.
Speak With Less Hesitation
Build confidence and stop overthinking every sentence.
Miss a live class?
Catch up whenever it suits you. Every session is recorded and added to the Speaking Class Library.
YOUR COMPLETE LEARNING LIBRARY
Keep Improving Every Day—
Not Just During Class
The live classes give you regular speaking practice. Between classes, use the complete Aussie English learning library to train your listening, strengthen the skills holding you back and prepare for your next conversation.
Understand Australians
More Easily
Train your ear with more than 1,400 podcast episodes built around real Australian English—not scripted textbook conversations.
✅ Full transcripts and Premium Podcast player
✅ Members-only episodes and real conversations
✅ Vocabulary, listening and comprehension activities
✅ Australian culture, history, news, and everyday life
COMPLETE PLUS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
Build the Skills Holding You Back
Choose from more than 15 self-paced courses and focus on the areas that will make the biggest difference to your English.
✅ Australian pronunciation and connected speech
✅ Spoken English, vocabulary, and everyday expressions
✅ Listening, fluency, and conversation skills
✅ Australian culture and life in Australia
THE COMPLETE PRO MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
You Do Not Need to Complete Everything
Choose the lessons that match your goals, then use the live classes to practice what you learn.
THE LEARNING LIBRARY
Everything You Need Between Speaking Classes
Build your listening, pronunciation, and confident with a complete Australian English learning library.
Understand Australians
Train your listening with 1,400+ podcast episodes, full transcripts, comprehension activities, and real Australian conversations.
Speak More Naturally
Improve your pronunciation, connected speech, vocabulary, and expressions with 15+ focused Australian English courses.
Feel Confident in Australia
Practice everyday conversations and learn about Australian culture, history, and life so you can participate more confidently.
You Don't Need to Complete Everything
Choose the lessons, courses, and live classes that match your current goals. Even one listening lesson, one speaking class, and a short review each week can keep your English moving forward.
No overwhelming schedule. No pressure to use everything. Learn at your own pace.
YOUR ACADEMY TEACHERS
Meet the Teachers Who'll Help You Turn English Knowledge Into Confident Conversation
Knowing English and using it confidently in real time are two different skills.
Pete and Ian help you close that gap through guided conversation, useful feedback, and regular speaking practice.
Pete Smissen
Founder of Aussie English
Pete created Aussie English in 2015 after meeting migrants who could speak English but struggled to understand the Australian accent, slang, and everyday culture.
Having studied languages such as French and Portuguese, pete understands how frustrating it can be to know what you want to say but struggle to express it naturally.
Ian Carpenter
Academy Speaking Teacher
Ian has more than 15 years of ESL teaching experience and leads three Academy speaking classes each week.
Using Australian culture, history, music, and current affairs, Ian creates interesting conversations that help you expand your English and expression your ideas more comfortably.
You Don't Need Perfect English to Participate
You'll be encouraged to speak, supported when you get stuck, and given useful feedback that helps you improve.
The goal isn't to speak perfectly. It's to become more confident every time you speak.
JOIN THE ACADEMY
Get Instant Access To The AE Speaking Academy Now!
If you're ready to start improving all areas of your English as well as build your English fluency and speaking confidence, simply choose your plan and enrol in the Academy today!
Academy Premium
- Everything in Courses Pro plan
- Access to 5 group lessons a week with a teacher
- Direct chat to Pete on the platform
- Limited seats available
WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING?
Real Stories From Real Academy Members
Academy members come from different countries and backgrounds, but many begin with the same frustration: they know English, yet struggle to understand Australians or express themselves confidently.
Hear how members improved their listening, pronunciation, speaking confidence and ability to participate in life in Australia.
"My favourite part [of the Academy] is speaking practice, which helps me a lot to speak with confidence!"
Chikae from Japan 🇯🇵
"Having everything in once place, the structured content, the community, Pete and his amazing team, it's exactly what I was missing!"
Matt from Iran 🇮🇷
"I've only spent 3 months [in the Academy] and now I wouldn't get nervous because I can understand everything when I talk with my friends and colleagues!"
Eva from China 🇨🇳
"Since joining the Academy my English has improved a lot. I'm much more fluency now, and I feel much more confident speaking English at work and in everyday life!"
Simon from Iran 🇮🇷
"I think [the group lessons are] a great idea and we discuss different topics and it's just great!"
Tanya from Russia 🇷🇺
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN AUSTRALIA
Feel Confident Joining the Conversation
Imagine understanding what Australians are saying without constantly translating in your head.
Imagine speaking up at work, joining everyday conversations and
expressing your personality without worrying about every word.
That confidence is not something you have to wait for. It develops every
time you listen, practise and speak.
- Understand more and stop feeling left behind
- Say what you mean without overthinking every word
- Speak up more confidently at work and in everyday life
- Feel more comfortable, connected and at home in Australia
You don’t need perfect English to begin.
You begin so your English can improve.
You’re protected by a 7-day money-back guarantee · All prices are in AUD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7-Day Money Back Guarantee
When you sign up to the Aussie English Academy, you are fully protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
If you don't feel like you've received value and decide you want to end your subscription, we will fully refund you within the first 7 days.
Be sure to contact us to let us know and we'll refund you promptly. No worries!
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN AUSTRALIA
Get Instant Access To The AE Speaking Academy Now!
If you're ready to start improving all areas of your English as well as build your
English fluency and speaking confidence, enrol in the Academy today.
- Live group speaking classes every week
- The Complete Podcast Plus Membership
- The Complete Courses Pro Membership
- Direct chat to Pete and community
