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Ep030: Pronunciation of "It's", "'t's" and "s'"
In this pronunciation episode of Aussie English I go over how the pronunciation of "it's" often gets reduced to just "'t's" or even "s'". Pronunciation of "it's" = "‘ts" = "‘s" It’s gonna be a great weekend ‘t's gonna be a great weekend s'gonna be a great weekend It’s all good ‘t's all good s’all…
Ep029: Walking With Pete - Easter Holidays
In this episode of Walking With Pete I chat a little bit about what I got up to over the Easter holidays long weekend here in Australia and how we as Australians tend to celebrate Easter.
Ep028: Expression - A chug, to chug, to chug along
In today's episode of Aussie English I'm going to go over how to use the words and expressions "a chug", "to chug" and "to chug along". A chug – of a drink Noun - to take a large gulp of a drink I took a long chug of my beer. To chug – a drink Verb - to consume in large gulps without pausing. He chugged his drink in one go. You are chugging down a lot of wine tonight. A chug – of a motor Noun - a muffled explosive sound or sounds I could hear the chug of…
Ep027: Aussie Slang Words For Men & Women
In today's episode you're going to learn a list of more familiar, casual, informal Aussie slang words you can use when referring to men and women, as well as how and when to use them in conversation. Aussie Slang Words For Men: Fella Bloke Dude Guy Man Mate Aussie Slang Words For Women: Sheila Chick Woman Lady Bird Broad Girl These are the kinds of words you are likely to hear in every day conversation with native English speakers from Australia. She's…
Ep026: Aussie Slang "Bloody" - Different Ways To Say "To Be Broken"
In this episode you're going to learn how to use the Aussie slang word “bloody” as well as a bunch of different ways for saying "To Be Broken". Bloody – is a very common adjective, which is used to emphasise any point or story. The bloody car isn’t working The car isn’t bloody working Oh you bloody…
Ep025: Aussie Expressions For Saying "To Steal"
There are numerous different Aussie expressions for saying "to steal", which means " to take something without permission, something that doesn’t belong to you ". To steal To rob To flog To nick To pinch To swipe Note: "To Rob" isn't used like the other verbs, you rob someone of something, or you…
Ep024: Aussie Slang Terms "Ripper" & "Beauty"
In today's episode you're going to learn what the Aussie slang terms "Ripper" and "Beauty" mean, as well as when and how to use them in every day conversation with Aussies. The following are slang terms and expressions to use when you want to express excited approval when something has gone really well! That’s sweet That’s awesome Good job Well done Nice one! Good on ya! You little beauty You little ripper Beauty You little beauty! What a beauty! I…
Announcement Episode - Manuscripts and Aussie English Book Idea
******ANNOUNCEMENT****** Hey guys! I recorded an announcement episode for you all today and would really love some feedback if you have time! For those of you who just want the "too long:didn't read" (tl:dr) I'll describe the plans below: Plan 1: To write up all manuscripts for every single episode…
Ep023: Aussie English Interview With John - Calling Someone An Idiot
In today's episode I chat to my mate John in an Aussie English Interview about all the different Aussie words that we use to politely call someone an idiot, which I introduced in the previous episode Ep022: Polite Ways To Call Someone An Idiot . Aussie English Interview With John Word List: – idiot – moron – numpty – dipstick – twit – twat – doofus – numbskull – galah – bogan – dill – dag – airhead – dimwit
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