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19 podcasts tagged "australia"
AE 1326 - The Goss: The Aussie Grandma's Taking Over the Beach
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever heard of Granny Grommets? These legendary women in Albany, WA are proving that age is just a number when it comes to catching waves! This week on Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, chew the fat about these inspiring women who are making a splash (pun intended!) and getting international attention. We yarn about everything from what a "grommet" actually is (and the slightly dodgy way it's sometimes used!),…
AE 1320 - The Goss: What Are Our Hobbies?
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Ever wondered how hobbies have changed over the years? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete has a chinwag with his dad, Ian, about just that! From playing footy in the street to getting lost in video games, they cover it all. Ian talks about growing up in a time when sport was king, while Pete reminisces about the rise of video games and how they've shaped his generation. They also dive into the joys and…
AE 1314 - Pete's 2c: What Are Some Unspoken Rules in Australian Culture?
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Ever wondered what those quirky Aussies are really thinking? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete spills the tea (or should we say, billy tea?) on the unspoken rules of Australian culture. From the proper etiquette at a barbie to navigating the minefield of slang and humor, Pete's got you covered. Tune in to learn how to avoid social faux pas and truly understand the Aussie way of life. Crack open a cold one and get…
AE 1101 - Interview: 109 Days Alone in the Australian Outback with Anthony Elorrioroz
In today's episode... Welcome to the Aussie English podcast ! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Anthony Elorrioroz , my very good friend from France! In today's interview episode, we get to talk about how he made his bold move of moving to Australia. How he got a working holiday visa, then a permanent residency, until being granted citizenship. He also shares that he didn't actually WANT to study English! But when he realized how fun it is…
AE 1056 - The Goss: Lost in the Australian Bush? Here's What to Do!
In today's episode... Welcome back to the weekly The Goss episodes here on the Aussie English podcast ! A local news article caught my eye about people getting lost in the Australian bushland . First off is a story about a couple who, despite their experience in the outdoors, still got lost while hiking in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park . Another story involves a boy on the autism spectrum who got lost in a rural bushland in New South Wales. The…
PlusAE 1054 - The Goss: Australia's Smelliest Trees Face Extinction & Snowshoe Hares Surprise Scientists
In today's episode... Welcome to another awesome chin-wagging episode here on The Goss! In today's episode, we talk about one of the world's smelliest trees - sandalwood ! When you hear the word 'smelly', it makes you think of bad odours, doesn't it? But of course, sandalwood has this woody and earthy aromatic smell . It's so good that it's used in perfumes and essential oils. And recently, researchers found out that the Australian sandalwood is in…
AE 1043 - 10 Things You Need To Know Before Coming To Australia
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Can you tell that I like reacting to Tristan Kunh's videos? Yes, you're right! I got another one of Tristan's videos here on my screen. Watch and listen as he tells us what are 10 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Australia : #1 Red and Yellow Flags On The Beach #2 No Speeding Anywhere #3 A Condiment-al Dilemma #4 Passport To Clubbing #5 There Is Strength In Obscenities #6 Paying Up At Dining Places #7 Dunnies…
PlusAE 1037 - The Goss: NSW Premier Resigns Amid ICAC Corruption Investigations
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! We got a hot topic on the podcast today! NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigns when the NSW ICAC (NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption) says they are going to investigate her on conduct that "constituted or involved a breach of trust" . Listen in today as we talk about what we think about Gladys' under the table deals and her pretty much mishandling everything. And finally, we dabble a bit on the Australian…
AE 1029 - The Goss: Rewilding Bandicoots, the Hollow hog Invention, and Why Eucalypt Forests have Evolved to Burn
In today's episode... How's the week going, you mob? Today, we're talking about fascinating animals and trees in Australia! One story is about bandicoots -- these are marsupials ; like kangaroos and wallabies; they just don't walk with their rear legs. Each time they dig, these little rat-looking animals contribute to the health of the ecosystem because this way, the soil catches more water and nutrients. Another story is about the adorable squirrels ! A…
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