AE 1218 - The Goss

Dad's Trip to Darwin and Central Australia via The Ghan

Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss!

These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs. 

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Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! Get ready to join Pete and his dad, Ian, as they chat about Ian’s recent trip to the beautiful Northern Territory and South Australia. They’ll talk about the cool things Ian saw and the interesting stories they learned along the way.

Ian visited some awesome places like Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, and Uluru. They’ll discuss Darwin’s history, including the bombings that happened during World War II and a big storm called Cyclone Tracy. They’ll also chat about the culture of the Indigenous people and the cool paintings they saw on rocks.

Ian also talks about the most interesting leg of the trip: the train ride on The Ghan! This fascinating train ride took them to visit Coober Pedy, where people dig for opals. They’ll also discuss how the region is super special and significant to the people who live there.

And even though there was a scare with Covid-19, Ian says he had a great time on their trip and wants to go back when the weather is dry. So, if you’re curious about the amazing Northern Territory and South Australia, tune in and join us on this English learning adventure!

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