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AE 1216 - Expression: Up in the Air
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of the Aussie English podcast! On today's journey, we're unpacking the popular expression 'up in the air.' Not sure what that means? All good! Pete breaks down the meaning of this curious idiom in a way that's easy to understand, bringing it down to earth just for you. But we're not stopping there! Ever wondered where such a phrase might have originated? Tune in as we go back in time to discover the…
AE 1214 - Expression: Get a Grip
In today's episode... Welcome back to another exciting episode of our weekly English expression series. I hope you’ve been having a fantastic week filled with learning! And in today’s episode, I give you a lesson on the English expression “get a grip” . First off, I got a fantastic question from one of my outstanding listeners about the past tense of the word “break” in a driving context. I got you covered! I’ll answer this burning question and provide…
AE 1213 - Expression: Pull It Off
In today's episode... G'day and welcome back to another episode on the Aussie English Podcast! It's always a pleasure to have you join me as always! Today, I got you an episode packed with fascinating content, including a question from one of my avid listeners and some language tips to help you on your language learning journey. So let's dive right in! Firstly, a big shout-out to Fang, who asked an intriguing question about shoes hanging from powerlines…
AE 1212 - Expression: Close But No Cigar
In today's episode... Welcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'close but no cigar' . In today's episode, I tackle a listener's intriguing question about the standard Australian greeting "G'day" - like, if we Aussies use it in the evening. Prepare for a surprising answer! We also take a 'close'-r look at the English expression "close, but no cigar" . It's one of those expressions where you have no idea what the…
AE 1211 - Expression: Have an Axe to Grind
In today's episode... Welcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'have an axe to grind' . I'm back, guys! I'm sorry for missing last week's episode. Life got a bit hectic , and got a bit of a cold , but rest assured, I'm back on track and ready to dive into another exciting session! One of the frequently asked questions I get is about Australian TV shows worth watching. So, I'm giving you 8 Australian TV shows that…
AE 1210 - Under Cover Aussie! - AI Episode 2
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, I ask ChatGPT to write me a short story about undercover agents on a mission to save the world! See you in the next episode! ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!
AE 1209 - Expression: The Whole Nine Yards
In today's episode... Welcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'the whole nine yards' . This phrase has a fascinating history behind it! So, if you're interested in learning more about this expression, be sure to tune in! I've also received a question from one of my listeners, and we'll be tackling it head-on in this episode. We'll be exploring the tricky pronunciation of the word "definitely." It's such a common…
AE 1208 - Interview: Getting A Job in Australia with Raquel Soares
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! For this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my beautiful wife Kel about her experience finding a job in Australia. At first, after having Noah and Joana, she had trouble finding a job that suits her qualifications and schedule. Today, she talks about her journey and how she applied for many jobs before finding the right fit. Kel also shares some awesome tips on how to…
AE 1207 - Expression: Drag Your Feet
In today's episode... Welcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'drag your feet' . First, I'll define the words in the expression then move on to the meaning of the expression. To practice using this phrase, find a quiet space where you can repeat it with me a few times. Remember to say it slowly and clearly, emphasizing the 'drag' and 'feet' sounds. Listen in as there's a bonus lesson on Contracting Words in this…
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