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AE 1085 - The Goss: Two Kids Attacked By Shark in my Home Town!
In today's episode... Welcome to the first episode of The Goss for 2022 here on the Aussie English podcast ! In today's episode, we discuss the recent shark attack on two teens right in my home town of Ocean Grove. You must be thinking, "What's the big deal with shark attacks? You get a lot there in Australia, mate!" Sure, but not everywhere in Australia, and especially not Ocean Grove's main beach . Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk today about…
PlusAE 1082 - The Goss: Oh no! Australia's Become a Police State!
In today's episode... Happy weekend, guys! Welcome to this exclusive Members Only episode of The Goss ! In today's episode, we talk about the recent anti maskers' protest going around Australia. Protesters have entered stores that require masks on, filmed staff talking to them, and posted the video on social media! This led us to talk about the Karen (and Ken) stereotypes . Have we really reached this point where we believe in our freedom and…
AE 1079 - Walking With Pete: Chasing Wedgies
In today's episode... Happy Boxing Day , you guys! So while you're unwrapping those presents, join me today in this Walking With Pete episode! 'Tis the season for families, so I took Kel and our kids to my grandparents' farm near Bendigo today. In this episode, I talk about some of the fondest memories I had here: helping out shearing sheep, listening to crazy magpies, and chasing wedgies. Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions…
AE 1078 - 12 Australian Christmas Slang Words & Expressions
In today's episode... Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am so into the holiday season that I got you a video here with 12 English words and phrases for the Australian Christmas season. Simple words and phrases like these are always appreciated because they show that you understand the Australian culture. Don't forget to do the writing exercise in your FREE PDF download here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1078_Worksheet Is there anything you…
PlusAE 1077 - The Goss: Discovering A New Koala Colony in Sydney & Saving The Migrating Whimbrels
In today's episode... Ready for the holiday weekend, you guys? I got Dad back on The Goss today where we talk about koalas and birds! We got a news story about 2 citizen scientists who helped discover a new colony of koalas in Heathcote National Park - a total of 100 individuals, with females and babies! It's actually great news that they're growing in population these days. They've dwindled with the recent bushfires. In another story, we talk about the…
AE 1075 - The Goss: Birds, Bats, & Why New Zealand's Fauna is So Weird
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Goss here on the Aussie English podcast! Today we are going to talk about Australia's favorite bird ! In a poll conducted by The Guardian and BirdLife Australia , the superb fairywren was named Australia's favorite bird. Coming up second is the tawny frogmouth bird -- remember Australia's most Instagrammable bird episode? Several other lovely birds follow suit, including Canberra's emblem bird, the gang gang…
AE 1074 - Expression: A Sticky Situation
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, everyone! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a sticky situation" ! We are going to break down the expression and I'll give you "situations" where you can use this expression. Listen to story about this elk that had been wearing a tyre around its neck for 2 years -- ever heard of the phrase "put your head in a noose" ? I am also going to answer a question from IG user…
AE 1071 - Aussie Surfer English & Slang Lesson
In today's episode... How's it going, everyone? I went around YouTube looking for Australian heroes and well, I believe these two surfer dudes from Gold Coast, QLD really made my day! Local surfers Nick Chalmers and Angus McNicol didn't hesitate to help some tourists off a freakish wave activity in Kirra Beach. Join me today as I go over the typical yet interesting vocab used in this funny interview! Don't forget to DOWNLOAD your FREE PDF Worksheet here…
AE 1068 - Pete's 2c: How to Make $100,000 by Lying on YouTube | Episode 4
In today's episode... Here's another Pete's 2c episode for you guys! Join me in this hour-long session of drinking Pepsi and just sitting down, telling you all my thoughts. In today's episode, I talk about this crazy and absurd video on YouTube. Just like the title above says, yes, I think I found out a way to get rich on YouTube. Yeah, you guessed it right -- it's kind of done wrong . It started when I was watching the Aussie Gold & Opal Hunters…
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