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194 podcasts tagged "australian accent"
AE 1407 - The Goss: What TV Shows Were We Obsessed With As Kids?
In today's episode... Grab a cuppa and pull up a stump because I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, for another classic "Goss" episode. We’re having a fair dinkum yarn about everything that’s been on our screens lately—and trust me, the old man has some strong opinions! In this episode, we’re diving into: The Game of Thrones Universe: Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a absolute ripper, but House of the Dragon feels a bit tedious. Sci-Fi…
PlusAE 1377 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends! Kick back and have a listen as Pete launches a brand new series reading On Our Selection by Steele Rudd, one of Aussie literature’s true classics. In this episode, Pete dives into Chapter 1, sharing the hilarious and heartfelt journey of a pioneering family getting settled on the land—everything from hauling gear on scorching days to clearing bush and dealing with wild critters. Expect plenty of classic Aussie slang,…
AE 1376 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection
In today's episode... G’day legends! Kick back and have a listen as Pete launches a brand new series reading On Our Selection by Steele Rudd, one of Aussie literature’s true classics. In this episode, Pete dives into Chapter 1, sharing the hilarious and heartfelt journey of a pioneering family getting settled on the land—everything from hauling gear on scorching days to clearing bush and dealing with wild critters. Expect plenty of classic Aussie slang,…
AE 1366 - The Goss: Aussie Farmer is Breeding Super Sheep
In today's episode... G'day, legend! Get ready for a ripper of a chat on this week's "Goss" episode of Aussie English! Pete and the old man, Ian, are sinking their teeth into the nitty-gritty of Aussie sheep farming . We're talking about everything from the clever new ways farmers are breeding low-maintenance sheep (say goodbye to shearing and mulesing!) to the tough realities of keeping a farm afloat down under. You'll hear some fair dinkum insights…
AE 1363 - Pete's 2c: How Can I Change My Accent from American to Aussie?
In today's episode... Alright, cobber, ever dreamt of swapping your "dude" for a "mate" and your "truck" for a "ute"? Well, you're in for a ripper treat this week on the podcast! Our very own Pete, the legend himself, dives headfirst into the fascinating world of accents, specifically, how to wrangle that American twang into a fair dinkum Aussie one. Whether you're keen to sound more like a local or just curious about the nitty-gritty of Aussie…
AE 1352 - Pete's 2c: How Can I Improve My Aussie Accent?
In today's episode... Ready to sound more like a true-blue Aussie? Well, crack open a cold one (or a cuppa!), chuck on your headphones, and get ready for a ripper of an episode! This week, your mate Pete dives headfirst into the nitty-gritty of how you can seriously boost your Australian accent. Whether you're struggling with your "how ya goin'?" or your "good on ya, mate!", Pete's got you covered with some fair dinkum tips and tricks that anyone can…
AE 1336 - Aussie Accent Training: The 2 TH Sounds /θ/ & /ð/ in Australian Pronunciation
In today's episode... Right, listen up, you legends! Fancy sounding more like a true-blue Aussie? Well, in this ripper of an episode of Aussie English, Pete's gonna help ya nail those tricky "th" sounds. Yep, we're talking about both the whispery one and the buzzy one – the voiceless and the voiced "th". Pete breaks it all down, showing ya exactly where to put your tongue (think "teeth tongue sandwich"!), and he's got heaps of common words and sentences…
AE 1328 - HAVE and HAS - Spoken Contractions in English
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever wondered why Aussies say "I've" instead of "I have" or how we figure out if someone "he's" gone or "he's" is gone? Well, chuck on your headphones 'cause this week's Aussie English episode is a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of contracting "have" and "has" with pronouns. We're talking "I've," "he's," "she's"—the whole shebang! We'll untangle the tricky bits, like those sneaky /z/ and /s/ sounds, and how context…
AE 1239 - Pete's 2c: Dating Culture in Australia
In today's episode... G’day, mates! Welcome back to another ripper episode of Pete’s 2c! Today, your good ol’ mate Pete’s diving headfirst into the wild world of Instagram. Yep, he’s fielding questions from you legends, straight from the fingertips of our top-notch followers. First up, Pete’s chattin’ about a bit of nostalgia—hittin’ up The Corrs concert and takin’ a trip down memory lane with some childhood tunes. If that doesn’t bring back the feels,…
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