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436 podcasts tagged "australian english"
AE 1221 - The Goss: Dog Turds and Veggie Ice Cream
In today's episode... Welcome back to another The Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, join Pete and his dad Ian as they dive into the 'interesting' world of dog poop and the impact it has on our surroundings. Yes, as in the spread of bacteria and parasites, and the importance of responsible pet ownership. But the conversation doesn't stop there! Our hosts take a delightful detour into the realm of ice cream. Have you ever…
AE 1220 - The Goss: 135 Year-Old Message in a Bottle
In today's episode... Welcome back, language learners! In today's episode on the Goss, with my dad Ian Smissen, we dive into an extraordinary discovery that took place in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture this: a 135-year-old message in a bottle! A curious woman stumbled upon this ancient message right in her own home. Can you imagine the excitement? The note was penned by two local workers way back in 1877. It's like stepping into a…
AE 1219 - The Goss: Aussies Are Eating More Crocs Than Ever!
In today's episode... Join Pete and Ian for an exciting (and mouthwatering) episode of The Goss, where we dive into news, weather, and culinary adventures in Australia and beyond! In this episode, our friendly host and his father engage in a delightful conversation about the growing popularity of crocodile meat. We kick off the discussion by exploring the fascinating trend of using crocodile meat in burgers and various dishes across Australia. Believe it…
AE 1216 - Expression: Up in the Air
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of the Aussie English podcast! On today's journey, we're unpacking the popular expression 'up in the air.' Not sure what that means? All good! Pete breaks down the meaning of this curious idiom in a way that's easy to understand, bringing it down to earth just for you. But we're not stopping there! Ever wondered where such a phrase might have originated? Tune in as we go back in time to discover the…
AE 1214 - Expression: Get a Grip
In today's episode... Welcome back to another exciting episode of our weekly English expression series. I hope you’ve been having a fantastic week filled with learning! And in today’s episode, I give you a lesson on the English expression “get a grip” . First off, I got a fantastic question from one of my outstanding listeners about the past tense of the word “break” in a driving context. I got you covered! I’ll answer this burning question and provide…
AE 1213 - Expression: Pull It Off
In today's episode... G'day and welcome back to another episode on the Aussie English Podcast! It's always a pleasure to have you join me as always! Today, I got you an episode packed with fascinating content, including a question from one of my avid listeners and some language tips to help you on your language learning journey. So let's dive right in! Firstly, a big shout-out to Fang, who asked an intriguing question about shoes hanging from powerlines…
AE 1212 - Expression: Close But No Cigar
In today's episode... Welcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'close but no cigar' . In today's episode, I tackle a listener's intriguing question about the standard Australian greeting "G'day" - like, if we Aussies use it in the evening. Prepare for a surprising answer! We also take a 'close'-r look at the English expression "close, but no cigar" . It's one of those expressions where you have no idea what the…
AE 1211 - Expression: Have an Axe to Grind
In today's episode... Welcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'have an axe to grind' . I'm back, guys! I'm sorry for missing last week's episode. Life got a bit hectic , and got a bit of a cold , but rest assured, I'm back on track and ready to dive into another exciting session! One of the frequently asked questions I get is about Australian TV shows worth watching. So, I'm giving you 8 Australian TV shows that…
AE 1210 - Under Cover Aussie! - AI Episode 2
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, I ask ChatGPT to write me a short story about undercover agents on a mission to save the world! See you in the next episode! ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!
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