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AE 1406 - Expression: Take The Mickey
In today's episode... G’day you mob! Ever had a mate stir you up so much you didn't know whether to laugh or cry? Whether it’s a new haircut or a bit of a coffee spill, Aussies just love to have a laugh—usually at your expense! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most iconic expressions in the Australian language: To take the Mickey. We’ll chat about where this weird phrase actually comes from (hint: it involves some cheeky rhyming…
AE 1398 - Expression: At The End of Your Rope
In today's episode... Feeling totally stuffed after a massive week? When work, family, bills and random dramas all hit at once, you’re probably at the end of your rope and don’t know how to say it in natural English. In this episode of the Aussie English Podcast, Pete breaks down the expression “at the end of your rope” so you can sound more like a real Aussie when you’re stressed, exhausted, or just over it. You’ll learn what the idiom means, where it…
PlusAE 1380 - Chapter 2: Our First Harvest - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends, and welcome back to Aussie English! In this episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Steele Rudd’s iconic Aussie yarn, "Our First Harvest." Grab your cuppa and join us as the family rolls up their sleeves for their very first corn crop, battles through a bit of neighbourly skepticism, survives wild rain and even wilder dingoes, and dreams of pulling on some much-needed new boots. There’s plenty of laughs and groans in…
AE 1379 - Chapter 2: Our First Harvest - On Our Selection
In today's episode... G’day legends, and welcome back to Aussie English! In this episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Steele Rudd’s iconic Aussie yarn, "Our First Harvest." Grab your cuppa and join us as the family rolls up their sleeves for their very first corn crop, battles through a bit of neighbourly skepticism, survives wild rain and even wilder dingoes, and dreams of pulling on some much-needed new boots. There’s plenty of laughs and groans in…
AE 1374 - 15 Expressions For Being Sick
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Your host, Pete, is a bit under the weather today, battling a nasty chest infection. But don't you worry, that didn't stop him from getting behind the mic to have a yarn with you all! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into English expressions related to being sick. You'll learn how to talk about feeling crook, from being as sick as a dog to finally being back on your feet . We'll cover 15 different idioms and…
AE 1373 - 25 Things That Only Happen in Australia | Australian Culture Shock
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's episode, Pete is diving headfirst into a ripper of a video called "25 Things That Only Happen in Australia" from The Bright Side. Is it all true, or is it a bit of a furphy? Pete's here to set the record straight! Join us as we talk about everything from a bloke trying to sell New Zealand on eBay to the surprising story behind the Sydney Opera House. We'll find out if "Rent a Grandma" is actually a…
AE 1368 - The Goss: What Are Some Australian Norms?
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this episode of Aussie English, I'm joined by my old man, Smissen, and we're having a good old yarn about everyday Australian norms. You know, those things you don't even think about because they're just... well, normal! We get stuck into some ripper topics, like why our "seasons" are a bit of a joke compared to places like Canada, and how our geography with that big ol' Southern Ocean keeps us from freezing our…
AE 1364 - The Goss: Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Floods & Comes to Life
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Pete here, and this week on The Goss, I'm havin' a yarn with my old man, Ian, and we're diving headfirst into some bonza topics straight out of Australia! We're kicking things off by jawing about the wild weather we've been copping lately – from dry as a bone in Victoria to absolute buckets of rain up north. And speaking of rain, get ready to hear all about Lake Eyre filling up ! It's a proper rare event, only…
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PlusAE 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…
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