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AE 1114 - Expression: Any Port in a Storm
In today's episode... Welcome to the weekly English expressions episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, I will teach you about the English expression "any port in a storm". We will be breaking down the expression by defining the words in the phrase and give you the meaning of the expression . I will also be answering a question from Esmaeil , who says "My friend told me in order to sound Aussie, I should call another friend a mad…
AE 1110 - Expression: Sink or Swim
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, you mob! How's your weekend going? In today's episode, we are going to talk about the English expression "sink or swim" . We will be talking about the origin of the phrase "sink or swim" and give you example situations where you can use them. Also, I stand corrected regarding The Waltzing Matilda! I received this brilliant email from Karin of Germany where she told me something about "der Walzer" and "die Walz" .…
AE 1105 - Expression: Go Off Like A Frog In A Sock
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, everyone! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" -- aahh, a very unique expression, isn't it? Yeah, I'd say I don't hear it much from people outside of Australia and I am excited to tell you all about it today. I will also be answering a question from Jodie from China. She asks "Could you please tell me what was the difference between 'here you go'…
AE 1100 - Expression: Egg Someone On
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, you mob! Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on . No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble! In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on". I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase , as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression. I will also be answering a…
AE 1096 - Expression: Fall Victim to Something
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast ! We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something" . As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety. I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it? I will…
AE 1093 - 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 6
In today's episode... Let's get on with these 5 English expressions to take your English fluency to the next level ! In today's video, I teach you 5 English expressions you can use in your daily English conversations to sound more fluent . Note the example sentence & its pronunciation - listen closely for linking sounds! And at the end of the lesson, don't forget to practice saying these phrases with me. Don't forget to download your free PDF…
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 1069 - Expression: Sleight of Hand
In today's episode... Having a great weekend, you mob? Here's another fun-filled episode on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression 'sleight of hand' - yeah, that phrase they use to name a magician's hand trick! I am also going to answer a very cool question from Gen of the Philippines -- she wants to know more about the Australian song Waltzing Matilda ! Listen in to know what's the story…
AE 1064 - Expression: A Snake Oil Salesman
In today's episode... It's another Sunday, you guys! We have an all-goodness packed episode today where I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a snake oil salesman" - and more! First off, we start off by answering a question from Jonathan from the Netherlands . He asks about how to say the letter L at the end of a word (the Dark L) and how to say 'oo' in words (the OO Vowel Sound). Tune in for the answers I gave Jonathan, and I…
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