Tag
#English listening practice Australia
4 podcasts tagged "English listening practice Australia"
AE 1402 - Expression: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
In today's episode... G’day, you mob! In this episode of the Aussie English Podcast, Pete dives into the classic expression “to let sleeping dogs lie” and shows you exactly how and when to use it in real life. You’ll learn what this idiom means, where it comes from, and how it’s used to avoid dragging up old drama that’s better left in the past. Pete walks you through the vocab step by step, gives you heaps of relatable examples (from family barneys to…
AE 1401 - Expression: Go Down In Flames
In today's episode... Ever had a day where your plans don’t just fail, they absolutely explode in front of you? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete dives into the fiery idiom “to go down in flames” and shows you how to use it when things go spectacularly wrong in English. You’ll hear where this expression comes from, how it’s linked to early aviation and wartime history. Pete walks you through real-life examples, so you’ll know exactly when and how…
AE 1397 - Pete's 2c: I Was in a Car Accident! Here's What You Should Do in Australia
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this very personal Goss episode of the Aussie English Podcast, Pete shares a pretty stressful story from the last few weeks – a light car accident with his daughter Joey in the back seat. He walks you through exactly what happened on the road, how he reacted in the moment, and what it felt like as a dad trying to stay calm and keep his little girl safe. From dealing with the shock at the scene to navigating…
AE 1390 - The Goss: The Internet is Drowning in Fake AI Video Slop
In today's episode... G'day legends! In this episode of Aussie English, Pete grabs a cuppa with his dad, Ian, for a good old Goss session chatting about the wild world of AI, deepfakes, and dodgy news smashing our social feeds. Ever wondered how hard it is to tell what’s real online these days? You’re not alone! Pete and Ian dive into why even savvy Aussies get fooled by AI-generated videos and fake headlines—and how to keep your wits sharp when every…
That's all 4 podcasts