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AE 1096 - Expression: Fall Victim to Something
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast ! We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something" . As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety. I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it? I will…
AE 1095 - Interview: Digging into Palaeontology and Fossils with Dr Matthew McCurry
In today's episode... Here's an exciting interview episode for you, guys! Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry , an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD. He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years! Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious. Is there anything…
AE 1094 - The Goss: Australia's Most Dangerous Race is Cancelled
In today's episode... Welcome back to The Goss! In today's episode, we talk about Australia's most dangerous horse racing club! Yes, the Wallabadah Jockey Club has closed down after 169 years of operation. Race organizers have concluded that its race track no longer meets NSW's horse racing standards. This is because of the race track's terrain - it has up hills and down hills, with a nine-metre decline towards the home stretch . A perfect recipe for…
AE 1093 - 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 6
In today's episode... Let's get on with these 5 English expressions to take your English fluency to the next level ! In today's video, I teach you 5 English expressions you can use in your daily English conversations to sound more fluent . Note the example sentence & its pronunciation - listen closely for linking sounds! And at the end of the lesson, don't forget to practice saying these phrases with me. Don't forget to download your free PDF…
PlusAE 1092 - The Goss: Aussie Gardens are Shrinking!
In today's episode... In today's episode, we talk about the great Australian gardens, and backyards ! No, not the Australian Outback. But like The Great Aussie Outback, Aussie gardens and backyards are big, spacious, with lots of space for everyone to move around in . Dad and I talked about a recent fun moment I had with my family in our backyard where we were just horsing around with the water and being silly. And that he did grow up in a time where…
AE 1091 - Australian English vs British English | Reaction
In today's episode... Here's my take on the REAL difference between Australian English versus British English! Meet vloggers Joel and Lia who are British but live in Australia! In today's episode, I breakdown the differences in pronunciation between Australian English and British English . For example, there is a difference when saying the R sound if it's at the end of a sentence versus saying the R sound before a vowel sound. One thing that Joel and Lia…
AE 1090 - The Goss: Bugs Take Over Australia During La Nina
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! How's it going? What's the weather like today where you are right now? Because here in Australia, we are currently experiencing the La Nina phenomenon ! During La Nina , the surface ocean waters along the tropical west coast of South America cool. And even if it's far from Australia, this activity affects us here, and means a LOT of rainfall this summer. In today's episode, join my dad Ian and me as we talk about…
AE 1089 - Interview: Why People May Discriminate Against Foreign Accents with Dr Shiri Lev Ari
In today's episode... Nice to have you here on the Aussie English podcast's first interview of the year 2022 ! This must be a very interesting topic for you, guys! Meet Dr. Shiri Lev-Avi of Royal Holloway at the University of London. In today's episode, we talk about her recent research that examines why speakers of a native language discriminate against foreign accents . I mean, I get it that you feel you face discrimination for not being able to speak…
AE 1088 - 10 Advanced English Words to Sound More Fluent | Part 2
In today's episode... Here's Part 2 of last week's Advanced English Vocabulary lesson ! If you want to sound more fluent when speaking English, it's incredibly important to learn and use advanced words instead of simpler ones . In today's video, I'm going to teach you 10 advanced words to use instead of the word 'very' . And don't forget to stick around to the end because we're going to practise these words in sentences while focussing on the rules of…
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