#english listening

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 1053 - The Goss: Pandas Need to Be Uncomfortable to Have Sex

In today's episode... And we're back on the weekly Goss here on the Aussie English podcast! Some researchers have concluded that giant pandas are at risk of population growth due to their new habitat. And you know why? Because of our efforts to conserve them, we have made their habitats so comfortable that they don't want to bother mating anymore! Well, there's not gonna be more of them if they do that, right? Join us today in another discussion about…

AE 1047 - The Goss: Single Sheep Sells for $165,000 Breaking Records

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Get this: A Tattykeel Australian White ram was sold for a world record-breaking $165,000 at the stud's on-property auction at Oberon, NSW. Which makes this the highest price ever paid for a meat breed sheep at an on-property auction! Whiteface ewes have been used in breeding programs for centuries as a good yielding animal that produces excellent lambs. The pure white face color is thought to be a recessive gene and…

AE 1038 - Interview: How to Get your English Beyond the Intermediate Plateau with Milene Sales | Part 2

In today's episode... Australia is a very desirable place to live and work, and there’s a low unemployment rate to prove it. But before you run off to pack your bags and brush up on your “Ocker” accent, be prepared for what it takes to land a job. In today’s video, we have one of my favorite guests Milene Sales talk about building a career in Australia. A fitness trainer and Zumba instructor who taught ESL side by side, everything changed with the…

AE 1035 - The Goss: Toilet Training Cows to Fight Climate Change

In today's episode... Look out for these cows, because they're heading to the fields, and they're trained to pee and poop . In a world overrun with pollution, it's always a good idea to do your part. Cows are known to produce large amounts of methane , which is harmful to the environment . However, it also can act as an effective natural fertilizer for soil. In today's episode, we talk about livestock researchers who have hit a major breakthrough in…

AE 897 - How to Improve your English Listening Skills