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19 podcasts tagged "australia"
AE 1024 - The Goss: Sense Making in the Modern Era of Social Media and Bullshit Artist Politicians
In today's episode... Welcome to another Goss episode here with me and my dad Ian Smissen ! Vaccination programs rollout all over the globe, each country raring to get their citizens vaccinated. Here in Australia, well, it's taking its time. In today's episode we talk about the latest news bits about vaccine rollout in Australia - because when certain areas have reached a target percentage of vaccinated residents, then they promise to ease down on the…
PlusAE 1021 - The Goss: Nuclear Submarine Deals and Waking Dragons
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast , a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events . In this episode, we talk about Australia canceling a $66 billion dollar nuclear submarine deal with France . And instead, Australia's going to deal with the United Kingdom and United States. And did you see that awkwardly funny moment when US President Joe…
AE 1016 - The Goss: Are Aussies All Alcoholics? | Drinking Culture Down Under
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Here's another fun talk with my dad Ian Smissen on The Goss . In this episode, we talk about the Australian drinking culture . We talk about how it compares to the drinking culture in France and in the US. We also talk about the pubs here Down Under; how they are cared for by their owners, passed from one generation to another. But why exactly do people drink? Is it to drink everything and anything that you can stomach…
AE 1009 - The Goss: Bennelong's Incredible Life
In today's episode... Learn about Australia's rich culture here on the Aussie English podcast! In this episode of The Goss , I talk to my dad about the incredible life of Bennelong . Woollarawarre Bennelong is an Aboriginal Australian who served as an interlocutor -- someone who informally explains the views of a government and also can relay messages back to a government. This remarkable Australian was one of the first native Australians to learn…
AE 989 - Aussie Slang: A Beer Gut
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a beer gut" . Maybe you've got one? No shame on that, mate! Be healthy though! 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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PlusAE 984 - Aussie Slang: Do Your Block [MO]
In today's episode... I will teach you the Aussie slang phrase "do your block" . 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 983 - Aussie Slang: The Bee's Knees
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "the bee's knees" . Have you ever seen the knees of a bee? I bet you'll have a laugh learning about this slang phrase today. 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 982 - Discovering Our Family Descends From European Royalty with Jo Smissen
In today's episode... In this special interview episode, I got my mum Jo Smissen to talk about how our family descends from European royalty ! With passion for doing research, she went all over the Web in an attempt to trace our family's ancestry. She was able to go back to the 1700s , finding out that we had family members who we part of the 12 known companions of William the Conqueror in The Battle of Hastings! Improve your listening skills today –…
AE 980 - 12 Australian Slang Words You Should Know
In today's episode... Today I am going to be teaching you 12 Australian slang words you should know - everyday Aussie slang that you can use to help you sound like a native English speaker. These informal Australian English words will help you sound more confident when talking to a native English speaker. Additionally, these Australian slang words can be useful for understanding what others are saying in a conversation. The best part is that these slang…
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