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537 podcasts tagged "aussie english"
AE 970 - Australian Pronunciation Lesson | How To Contract TO BE
In today's episode... When speaking, native English speakers tend to shorten or contract words. In this case, the auxiliary verbs AM , IS , and ARE can be contracted with pronouns without changing their meaning . Mastering these contractions will make you sound more natural . You will also gain a better understanding of what native speakers are trying to tell you. First, I will teach you the correct pronunciation for the auxiliary verb (am, is, are) and…
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PlusAE 963 - The Goss: Dopamine Detoxes and What Makes A Good TV Show [MO]
In today's episode... We are going to talk about dopamine detoxification ! Dopamine is known as the "feel-good" hormone . It is an important brain chemical that influences your feelings of reward and motivation . It is also associated with addiction . During a dopamine detox , a person avoids dopamine triggers for a set period of time — anywhere from an hour to several days. We talk about how we feel when we stop scrolling through social media! Also,…
AE 962 - The Goss: 2 Naked Men Scared By Deer Get Lost In Bush and Fined $1000
In today's episode... We are going to talk about two Aussies who got caught naked in the bushes! Yes, two buck-naked men recently got lost in the Royal National Park . SES (State Emergency Services) had to called in and search for them. And so they got fined $1000 each for breaching travel restrictions. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to…
AE 961 - Expression: In The Belly of The Beast
In today's episode... I am going to teach you about the English expression "in the belly of the beast" ! Do you remember the children's story about Pinocchio's dad getting swallowed by a whale? We got someone who experience just that in 2021. In this episode, I will tell you the meaning of the expression , how the expression came about, give you situations where you can appropriately use the expression. Also, I will talk about whales in Australia and…
AE 956 - Australian English: How To Pronounce /e/ VS /æ/
In today's episode... I am going to teach you how to say /e/ versus /æ/ ! Learn the difference between the words like "set" and "sat" or "merry" and "marry". First, we go over the correct pronunciation of /e/ and /æ/. Then, we compare the sounds when used in words, like berry and Barry. And lastly, I give you a FREE listening exercise ! I am going to say 10 different words and show you two possible answers. Your task is to know which sound is used on the…
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PlusAE 954 - Aussie Slang: A Bee's Whisker [MO]
In today's episode... I will teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a bee's whisker" . Have you ever seen a bee's whisker? 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 953 - Aussie Slang: Go Bananas
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "go bananas" . No, we don't need bananas on hand while saying this expression. 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 951 - Pete Breaks Down His Australia Talks Survey Results
In today's episode... I am going to reveal to you my results from the Australia Talks survey ! It's nice to know that a majority of Australians, despite the Covid pandemic going on, feel better about their lives. Also, a lot of Aussies would want lying politicians should resign - I think any citizen of any country would want that, don't you think? And survey results say we're a happy bunch here down under ! At 76%, Australians say that they are happy.…
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PlusAE 950 - Aussie Slang: A Beauty / You Beauty [MO]
In today's episode... I will teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a beauty" or "you beauty" . Have you been called "a beauty?" 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!
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