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![AE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1339-the-goss-you-wont-believe-what-t-cover-ef03841703.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about a bonkers decision by a Sydney primary school. They've gone and banned ball games like soccer and tennis, claiming it's all about being "inclusive." Seriously? We dive deep into the whole equality versus equity shebang, and let me tell you, things get heated! We reckon these kids are missing out on some seriously…
AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins
In today's episode... Alright, chucks, gather 'round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like "raining cats and dogs" or "kicking the bucket"? Yeah, those ones! They'll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure. Get…
AE 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?
In today's episode... Righto, you lot! Grab a cuppa and chuck on ya tracky dacks, 'cause we've got a ripper of an episode for ya! Join Pete and his old man, Ian, as they dive headfirst into the bonkers world of Aussie slang. Ever wondered why we call flip-flops "thongs" or what the heck a "chunder" is? Well, buckle up, 'cause they're gonna crack open the esky on 21 (plus a few extra) classic Aussie expressions, sharing some hilarious stories and…
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 1332 - WOULD - Spoken Contractions in English
In today's episode... G'day, you lot! Ever get tangled up with those tricky "would" contractions ? You know, "I'd," "you'd," "she'd," and all that jazz? Well, chuck on your headphones and grab a cuppa, 'cause Pete's here to sort you out! In this ripper of an episode, we're diving deep into how to pronounce those contractions like a true blue Aussie. We'll be breaking down how to say "I would" and turn it into a smooth "I'd," and we'll do the same with…
AE 1325 - How to Retire With $1,000,000 in Australia
In today's episode... G'day legends! This week on Aussie English, Pete chats with his Dad, Ian, about everything from swimming in shark-infested (not really!) waters to the ins and outs of planning for your golden years Down Under. We're talking superannuation , pensions , the crazy cost of housing these days, and whether or not the government's got a clue what they're doing with the economy. Ian shares his own experience navigating the world of…
AE 1323 - WILL - Spoken Contractions in Australian English
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Wanna nail those tricky "will" contractions like a true blue Aussie? In this ripper episode of Aussie English, I got ya covered. We're divin' deep into how to say "I'll," "you'll," "he'll," and all the rest, without soundin' like a drongo. We'll sus out the difference between the "dark L" and the "light L" – yeah, it's a thing! – and how to make "it'll" sound like it should, not like you've got a mouth full of…
AE 1321 - AM, ARE, IS - Spoken Contractions in Australian English
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this episode, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of Aussie pronunciation! I'll be sharing some insights from my private lessons and how I'm helping students like Eduardo nail those tricky Aussie sounds. ️ We'll be tackling contractions, connected speech, and all the little nuances that make Aussie English unique. If you're keen to sound more like a true-blue Aussie, or just want to understand…
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…
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