#advanced english vocabulary

AE 1033 - Expression: Like A Shag On A Rock

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! I have another English expression for you to add to your growing list. Today's episode is about birds , so first, we'll talk about the English expression "like a shag on a rock" -- listen carefully on what I mean by SHAG here! Like always, we will break down the words in the expression , talk about its meaning , and and give you examples of how the expression "like a shag on a rock" may be used. Also, I'll answer a…

AE 1028 - Expression: The Shit Hits The Fan

In today's episode... How's your weekend goin', guys? Here's another weekly English expression for you to practice! In today's 'poo-py' episode, I am going to teach you the proper use of the English expression "the shit hits the fan" - seems 'smelly', isn't it? Just by the expression itself, I think you may have an idea of its meaning. What do you think happens when someone throws that smelly matter at a spinning fan with everyone around it? I am going…

AE 1008 - Expression: In The Same Boat

In today's episode... Happy weekend, you guys! Here's our weekly dabble with English expressions! In today's episode, I will be teaching you about the English expression "in the same boat" . We will discuss the "historical" origin of this expression as well as how to use it in real English conversations . I'll also tell you about an Aussie guy who hangs out at Lake Wellington in Victoria . He found a surprising creature in his boat one day. Finally, I…

AE 998 - 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 4

In today's episode... Have you always been thinking of what to say in everyday, English conversations? Or you want to sound natural when talking to other people in English? Here are 5 expressions for you to level up your English ! Belly of the Beast Have Balls Have A Bone To Pick With Cheat Death Caught With Your Pants Down As usual, give me a sentence using one, or ALL, of the expressions I used in this episode. Chuck them down there in the comments…

AE 997 - Fast English Contractions | Contract HAS and HAVE

In today's episode... Here is another advanced English lesson for you guys! I bet you are all familiar with the English language auxiliary verbs HAS and HAVE. However, I learned that some English speakers get into trouble with contracting these auxiliary verbs with their correct pronouns. I mean, you might have heard someone say "has we" or "have she" - yeah, not correct, mates. Today, I will teach you the correct contractions of HAS and HAVE + pronouns…

AE 996 - Aussie Slang: A Bit of Alright

In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a bit of alright" . And remember this: YOU are a bit of alright. Yes! Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to the convo!

AE 995 - Expression: More Than You Bargained For

In today's episode... I am going to tell you all about the English expression "more than you bargained for" ! Hmm, I wonder if you've heard someone use this before? Oh, and caution. This is wrong: "more than WHAT you bargained for" -- remove the 'what' . We are going to break the expression down on its literal meaning, tell you the real meaning, and learn how you can use it in your daily conversations. I am also going to tell you about sea snakes ! Yes,…

AE 669: 10 Better Ways to Say YOU in English

AE 625 - 20+ Better Ways to Say 'I'm Scared'

In this episode of Aussie English I teach you 20+ better ways to say the phrase "I'm Scared" so that you'll sound more natural in English.