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14 podcasts tagged "english listening practice"
AE 1410 - The Goss: Scotland, Safaris, and the Future of English - Dad’s 2026 Plans Revealed
In today's episode... Welcome back to another Goss episode! Today, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, to have a proper yarn about what’s on the horizon for 2026 and beyond. We kick things off with Dad’s big travel plans—he’s heading over to Scotland for five weeks! We dig into why he’s bypassing the whisky distilleries (mostly) to nerd out on the ancient Viking history and wildlife of the Orkney and Shetland islands . But it’s not all travel…
AE 1384 - The Goss: The Fittest Sports Players Are…
In today's episode... G’day, legends! Pete here, back again with another laid-back “Goss” episode of Aussie English. This week, I’ve roped in my old man, Ian, for a good yarn about one of the juiciest debates in sport—are tennis players really the fittest athletes on the planet? We dig into the science, swap stories about the athleticism behind top tennis stars like Venus and Serena Williams, and even compare tennis training to other Aussie favourites…
AE 1364 - The Goss: Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Floods & Comes to Life
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Pete here, and this week on The Goss, I'm havin' a yarn with my old man, Ian, and we're diving headfirst into some bonza topics straight out of Australia! We're kicking things off by jawing about the wild weather we've been copping lately – from dry as a bone in Victoria to absolute buckets of rain up north. And speaking of rain, get ready to hear all about Lake Eyre filling up ! It's a proper rare event, only…
AE 1346 - Pete's 2c: What TV Shows & Movies I've Watched Recently
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Fancy a cuppa and a yarn about what's been tickling Pete's fancy on the telly lately? In this ripper episode of the Aussie English Learning Podcast, your mate Pete dives into a bunch of new flicks and shows he's been binging. We're talking both Aussie crackers and some international goodies that have caught his eye. So, if you're keen to hear some laid-back opinions and maybe even pick up a few new slang words…
AE 1162 - Pete's 2c: Do Aussies Really Eat Kangaroos?
In today's episode... The weekend's almost over but yeah, I got this last-minute episode for you, guys! In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about our new house, the meaning of "take an angle", what a love bite is (do you have one?!), why Australians eat kangaroos, and why I feel weird when someone greets me "G'day, mate!" Yes, it feels weird. Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected] ** Want to wear the…
AE 1056 - The Goss: Lost in the Australian Bush? Here's What to Do!
In today's episode... Welcome back to the weekly The Goss episodes here on the Aussie English podcast ! A local news article caught my eye about people getting lost in the Australian bushland . First off is a story about a couple who, despite their experience in the outdoors, still got lost while hiking in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park . Another story involves a boy on the autism spectrum who got lost in a rural bushland in New South Wales. The…
AE 1055 - Interview: Freedom vs Lockdown in AU & Why Animals Lunge When Scared with Ross McGibbon
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, everyone! I got my best mate Ross McGibbons back on the podcast today! In today's episode, we talk about his latest fund-raising project in which 12 of his most iconic snake photos will be put on a calendar for 2022 . 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctors Service ( https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/ ) and the Global Snakebite Initiative ( www.facebook.com/SnakebiteInitiative ). It's a must for…
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…
PlusAE 1049 - The Goss: Do Dogs Have a Sense of Humour?
In today's episode... It's a great Friday everyone! Do you own a dog? Perhaps you got a family dog who aged with you over the years? Or maybe you're looking to adopt from your local shelter? One canine expert says that dogs seem to have a sense of humour . That of a child's. Do you believe that? Join us as we talk about dogs that seem to know how to play practical jokes, and how they compare to chimpanzees with similar behaviour. Improve your listening…
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