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AE 1377 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection | Members OnlyPlus
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AE 1377 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection | Members Only

In today's episode... G’day legends! Kick back and have a listen as Pete launches a brand new series reading On Our Selection by Steele Rudd, one of Aussie literature’s true classics. In this episode, Pete dives into Chapter 1, sharing the hilarious and heartfelt journey of a pioneering family getting settled on the land—everything from hauling gear on scorching days to clearing bush and dealing with wild critters. Expect plenty of classic Aussie slang,…

English learning AustraliaAustralian literature podcastRural Australian stories
21 Sept 20252 min read
AE 1361 - The Goss: TV Shows We're Currently Binge Watching [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1361 - The Goss: TV Shows We're Currently Binge Watching [Members Only]

In today's episode... Join Pete and Ian as they chew the fat about everything from local Aussie news to happenings overseas , plus whatever other interesting bits and bobs pop into their heads. This episode's a bloody goldmine for boosting your English listening skills , as you'll hear a natural, spontaneous yarn between two mates (well, father and son!). They kick off with a good old natter about their TV habits , with Ian raving about 1883 and getting…

australian englishpodcast for english learnersenglish listening skills
2 Jul 20252 min read
AE 1360 - 20 English Idioms Explained | Members OnlyPlus
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AE 1360 - 20 English Idioms Explained | Members Only

In today's episode... Grab a cuppa and settle in, because this episode of Aussie English is an absolute ripper! Your host, Pete, is here to sort you out with 20 fair dinkum Aussie idioms that'll have you sounding like a local in no time. We're diving deep into some absolute crackers, from "blowing off steam" after a long day, to what it means if something "costs an arm and a leg," and even when you shouldn't "cry over spilt milk." This one's a Members…

english language podcastEnglish for foreignersaustralian english
29 Jun 20252 min read
AE 1358 - How to Pronounce -ED Endings in Australian English [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1358 - How to Pronounce -ED Endings in Australian English [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Ready to sound like a true blue Aussie legend? This ripper bonus episode of the Aussie English Podcast is your ultimate guide to nailing those tricky "-Ed" verb endings. Pete's gonna walk you through 150 common words, helping your brain and mouth get used to how we speak Down Under. We're talking unvoiced /T/ endings, voiced /D/ endings, and those classic /əd/ sounds – all designed to boost your confidence when…

english language learningIPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)english pronunciation
22 Jun 20251 min read
AE 1355 - 20 Aussie Slang Sentences Explained [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1355 - 20 Aussie Slang Sentences Explained [Members Only]

In today's episode... Pete explains common Aussie words and phrases, helping you understand everyday conversations down under. Learn about our unique way of referring to places, activities, and even how we describe people and their actions. We cover everything from casual greetings to expressing exhaustion, unexpected encounters, and even our famous local wildlife. If you've ever been baffled by an Aussie, this episode is your golden ticket to cracking…

australian conversationChuck a sickieAussie vocabulary
8 Jun 20251 min read
AE 1349 - The Goss: What Doesn't the Australian Media Show Us [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1349 - The Goss: What Doesn't the Australian Media Show Us [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day, everyone! Pull up a chair and chuck on your headphones 'cause in this week's yarn, Pete's joined by his old man for a good ol' chinwag about what's been goin' on, both here in Oz and across the ditch (and further!). We kick things off wondering what the rest of the world really knows about us Aussies – turns out, maybe not much beyond the bushfires and Hollywood stars! Then we dive into some ripper topics that might not…

australian podcastaustralian newsaussie english
21 May 20251 min read
AE 1347 - The Goss: What Would It Be Like to Live for 1000 Years? [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1347 - The Goss: What Would It Be Like to Live for 1000 Years? [Members Only]

In today's episode... Right then, you legends! Fancy a bit of a chinwag about living for a thousand years? In this week's bonza episode of Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about what it'd be like to kick around for a whole millennium. They chew the fat about everything from whether your body would just give up the ghost after a few centuries to what on earth you'd even do with all that time! Would you become some…

conversationListening skillsaustralian english
14 May 20251 min read
AE 1343 - The Goss: Giving Up My Biggest Addiction [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1343 - The Goss: Giving Up My Biggest Addiction [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day legends! Get ready for another Goss episode where Pete sits down for a yarn with his old man, Ian. This week, they're diving headfirst into the world of caffeine , especially our beloved coffee! Pete shares his recent battle with drinking maybe a bit too much of the good stuff – we're talking the jitters, the dodgy sleep, and the surprising effects of cutting back from 7 cups a day (yep, you read that right!). Ian jumps in…

australian coffee cultureFather Son Podcastpete smissen
23 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1341 - The Goss: Pet Culture Down Under. What Pets Do Aussies Own? [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1341 - The Goss: Pet Culture Down Under. What Pets Do Aussies Own? [Members Only]

In today's episode... Fancy a yarn with Pete and his old man? In this ripper of an episode of Aussie English, we're kickin' back and chattin' about all sorts. We start with the furry mates we keep around the house – from Pete's cat walkies that baffled the neighbours to the surprising cultural differences in how we see our pets. Did you know cats weren't always top dog (or cat!) in Europe? We dive into that bonkers history lesson that involves plagues…

australian conversationpete smissenaustralian slang
16 Apr 20251 min read

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