
AE 1236 - Expression
Wax Lyrical
Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.
These episodes aim to teach you common English expressions as well as give you a fair dinkum true-blue dose of Aussie culture, history, and news and current affairs.

In today's episode...
G’day, mates! Join us for another episode of Aussie English with your host, Pete. In this installment, Pete dives into the fascinating world of Australian English and helps you navigate the unique expressions from Down Under. He shares insights on using “aluminium” versus “aluminum,” throws in a light-hearted joke, and introduces the expression of the day – “to wax lyrical.”
Pete explains what it means to wax lyrical and gives real-life examples of how Australians use it in everyday conversations. As always, you’ll get some valuable pronunciation tips to sound like a true blue Aussie.
Plus, Pete recommends a spine-tingling Aussie film for your watchlist. So, grab your cuppa and join us for an informative and entertaining Aussie English episode. Don’t forget to test your listening skills with our interactive exercise and download the transcript for all the details.
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