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AE 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?
The Goss

AE 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?

In today's episode... Righto, you lot! Grab a cuppa and chuck on ya tracky dacks, 'cause we've got a ripper of an episode for ya! Join Pete and his old man, Ian, as they dive headfirst into the bonkers world of Aussie slang. Ever wondered why we call flip-flops "thongs" or what the heck a "chunder" is? Well, buckle up, 'cause they're gonna crack open the esky on 21 (plus a few extra) classic Aussie expressions, sharing some hilarious stories and…

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2 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1336 - Aussie Accent Training: The 2 TH Sounds /θ/ & /ð/ in Australian Pronunciation
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AE 1336 - Aussie Accent Training: The 2 TH Sounds /θ/ & /ð/ in Australian Pronunciation

In today's episode... Right, listen up, you legends! Fancy sounding more like a true-blue Aussie? Well, in this ripper of an episode of Aussie English, Pete's gonna help ya nail those tricky "th" sounds. Yep, we're talking about both the whispery one and the buzzy one – the voiceless and the voiced "th". Pete breaks it all down, showing ya exactly where to put your tongue (think "teeth tongue sandwich"!), and he's got heaps of common words and sentences…

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30 Mar 20251 min read
AE 1335 - The Goss: Tall Poppy Syndrome
The Goss

AE 1335 - The Goss: Tall Poppy Syndrome

In today's episode... Alright, g'day listeners! In this ripper of an episode of Aussie English's "The Goss," Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into some proper Aussie chinwag. They kick things off with a classic "you've gotta be kidding me" moment about a measly fine handed to a massive gas company for an oil spill – seriously, it's a joke! Then, they dive deep into the good ol' "tall poppy syndrome," that classic Aussie trait where we tend to bring…

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23 Mar 20252 min read
AE 1334 - The Goss: The Biggest Differences & Similarities Between Australia & New Zealand
The Goss

AE 1334 - The Goss: The Biggest Differences & Similarities Between Australia & New Zealand

In today's episode... Alright, g'day listeners! Ever wondered what the real deal is between us Aussies and our Kiwi cousins ? Well, chuck on your headphones and have a listen to this ripper of an episode! Me and the old man, Ian, sat down for a good yarn about all the similarities and differences between Australia and New Zealand. We dove into everything from the classic sibling rivalry (you know how it goes!) to the big differences in how we treat our…

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16 Mar 20251 min read
AE 1333 - 10 Culture Shocks KENYA vs AUSTRALIA
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AE 1333 - 10 Culture Shocks KENYA vs AUSTRALIA

In today's episode... Alright, g'day mates! Ever wondered what it's really like to move to Australia? Well, chuck on your headphones and settle in, 'cause Pete's got you covered in this ripper of an episode! We're diving deep into the hilarious and sometimes baffling culture shocks that new Aussies experience, all thanks to Migrant Doctor Mum-Anna . From the bewildering world of "darl" and "mate" to the sacred art of snagging a rental (trust us, it's a…

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12 Mar 20251 min read
AE 1332 - WOULD - Spoken Contractions in English
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AE 1332 - WOULD - Spoken Contractions in English

In today's episode... G'day, you lot! Ever get tangled up with those tricky "would" contractions ? You know, "I'd," "you'd," "she'd," and all that jazz? Well, chuck on your headphones and grab a cuppa, 'cause Pete's here to sort you out! In this ripper of an episode, we're diving deep into how to pronounce those contractions like a true blue Aussie. We'll be breaking down how to say "I would" and turn it into a smooth "I'd," and we'll do the same with…

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9 Mar 20251 min read
AE 1331 - How Australia Nearly Killed This British Man
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AE 1331 - How Australia Nearly Killed This British Man

In today's episode... Alright, g'day listeners! Buckle up, because this week's episode is a ripper. We're diving into a reaction to a video that'll have you saying, "Crikey!" This bloke from the channel Curls shares his wild year in Oz, and let's just say, it wasn't all sunshine and beaches. Pete (that's me!) thought it'd be a bit of a whinge about typical backpacker gripes, but nah, this story goes deep. We're talking brutal farm work in far north…

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5 Mar 20251 min read
AE 1330 - The Goss: You'll Never Believe What This Bloke Found in His Wall
The Goss

AE 1330 - The Goss: You'll Never Believe What This Bloke Found in His Wall

In today's episode... G'day, legends! Get ready for a ripper of a chat on this week's Aussie English Goss episode! Me and me old man, Ian, yarn about all sorts of stuff – from crazy discoveries like 50-year-old Christmas presents hiding in walls (what?!), to even crazier historical finds like ancient skulls and whisky bottles! We also have a good laugh reminiscing about all the classic Aussie childhood games and toys, like marbles, tazos, and Lego (who…

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2 Mar 20251 min read
AE 1329 - 10 British Culture Shocks After Migrating to Perth, Australia
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AE 1329 - 10 British Culture Shocks After Migrating to Perth, Australia

In today's episode... Alright, g'day mates! Ever wondered what it's like to swap the ol' UK for sunny Perth? Well, buckle up, because in this ripper of an episode, we're diving headfirst into a reaction to a UK couple's hilarious culture shocks after moving Down Under. We're chatting about everything from the absolute bazillions of niche shops you can find (seriously, a whole store just for barbecues?!), to the wild rollercoaster ride that is Aussie…

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26 Feb 20252 min read

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