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AE 1346 - Pete's 2c: What TV Shows & Movies I've Watched Recently
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Fancy a cuppa and a yarn about what's been tickling Pete's fancy on the telly lately? In this ripper episode of the Aussie English Learning Podcast, your mate Pete dives into a bunch of new flicks and shows he's been binging. We're talking both Aussie crackers and some international goodies that have caught his eye. So, if you're keen to hear some laid-back opinions and maybe even pick up a few new slang words…
AE 1345 - Walking With Pete: This Video Game is Taking Over My Life
In today's episode... Right then, buckle up, mate! Ever wondered what happens when a bloke tries to be a good dad and ends up getting totally sucked into a video game meant for the ankle-biters? Well, that's pretty much what's gone down with yours truly on this week's episode of Walking with Pete. We kick things off with a bit of a yarn about the good old days of gaming, from conquering virtual worlds in Civ 6 to the base-building chaos of Red Alert .…
AE 1344 - Pete's 2c: How to Build Speaking Confidence Despite Making Many Mistakes in English
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Ever feel like your tongue's doing the tango when you try to speak English? You're not alone, mate! This week on the pod, your friendly host, Pete, gets down to brass tacks about building that all-important speaking confidence, even when you're tripping over your words a fair bit. We've all been there, haven't we? Stumbling through sentences and feeling a bit embarrassed. But Pete's got some cracking tips and tricks…
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PlusAE 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…
AE 1342 - Walking With Pete: Weekend Away with the Family
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Join me as I yarn about our recent family holiday to my grandparents' farm – a proper Aussie experience! We're talking no electricity, keeping warm by the fire, and the kids having a blast exploring the bush. From spotting kangaroos and joeys to uncovering the mysteries of social huntsman spiders (yep, you heard right!), it was a trip down memory lane for me, seeing my own kids enjoy the same stuff I did growing up. We…
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PlusAE 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…
AE 1340 - The Goss: 10 Aussie Slang Terms & Their Weird Origins
In today's episode... G'day, you legends! Fancy a bit of a chinwag about some bonza Aussie slang? Well, crack open a cold one and chuck on this week's episode of Aussie English! Pete's yarnin' with his old man, Dad (aka the fountain of Aussie knowledge... sometimes!), and they're takin' a squiz at some ripper slang terms. Turns out, even ChatGPT's havin' a crack at explainin' where words like "fair dinkum," "Buckley's chance," and "dunny" come from. But…
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PlusAE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about a bonkers decision by a Sydney primary school. They've gone and banned ball games like soccer and tennis, claiming it's all about being "inclusive." Seriously? We dive deep into the whole equality versus equity shebang, and let me tell you, things get heated! We reckon these kids are missing out on some seriously…
AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins
In today's episode... Alright, chucks, gather 'round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like "raining cats and dogs" or "kicking the bucket"? Yeah, those ones! They'll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure. Get…
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