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10 podcasts tagged "english phrases"
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…
AE 1051 - Expression: A Wild Goose Chase
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Here's a new English expression to broaden your vocabulary! In this episode, I will teach you about the English expression "a wild goose chase" . Discover its origins -- a very famous playwright first wrote it! You will also hear a cute love story about a Canadian goose named Arnold . We will go through a short pronunciation exercise as well. Finally, for the listening skills exercise , try to write down what the…
AE 1046 – 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 5
In today's episode... How's your weekend going, guys? We are recapping the last 5 English expressions here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, I will give you the definitions for each English expression so you can understand what they actually mean. I will also give example sentences and give practice situations so that you can see when each one should be used. Finally, stay tuned for the last part because I'll be doing a Shadowing…
AE 1028 - Expression: The Shit Hits The Fan
In today's episode... How's your weekend goin', guys? Here's another weekly English expression for you to practice! In today's 'poo-py' episode, I am going to teach you the proper use of the English expression "the shit hits the fan" - seems 'smelly', isn't it? Just by the expression itself, I think you may have an idea of its meaning. What do you think happens when someone throws that smelly matter at a spinning fan with everyone around it? I am going…
AE 1023 - Expression: A Fish Out of Water
In today's episode... Hey, you mob! Here is another English expression to add to your growing list of vocabulary! In this episode, I will teach you about the English expression "like a fish out of water" ! Maybe you've seen a fish pulled out of the water. It wriggles and flops around, right? How do you think the fish "feels"? That is our lesson for today! Also, I will be answering a question from @rurrochman -- "How often do spiders actually come out ?"…
AE 1008 - Expression: In The Same Boat
In today's episode... Happy weekend, you guys! Here's our weekly dabble with English expressions! In today's episode, I will be teaching you about the English expression "in the same boat" . We will discuss the "historical" origin of this expression as well as how to use it in real English conversations . I'll also tell you about an Aussie guy who hangs out at Lake Wellington in Victoria . He found a surprising creature in his boat one day. Finally, I…
AE 997 - Fast English Contractions | Contract HAS and HAVE
In today's episode... Here is another advanced English lesson for you guys! I bet you are all familiar with the English language auxiliary verbs HAS and HAVE. However, I learned that some English speakers get into trouble with contracting these auxiliary verbs with their correct pronouns. I mean, you might have heard someone say "has we" or "have she" - yeah, not correct, mates. Today, I will teach you the correct contractions of HAS and HAVE + pronouns…
AE 995 - Expression: More Than You Bargained For
In today's episode... I am going to tell you all about the English expression "more than you bargained for" ! Hmm, I wonder if you've heard someone use this before? Oh, and caution. This is wrong: "more than WHAT you bargained for" -- remove the 'what' . We are going to break the expression down on its literal meaning, tell you the real meaning, and learn how you can use it in your daily conversations. I am also going to tell you about sea snakes ! Yes,…
AE 991 - Expression: Caught With Your Pants Down
In today's episode... Here's another awesome English expression for you mob! Have you ever been "caught with your pants down" ? In this episode, we will be talking about the English expression "caught with your pants down" - sounds naughty, doesn't it? We will be talking about it's possible origin- oh, you'll cringe at this one. I will also be sharing to you an adorably funny story of a deer out in the Australian bushes who encountered men. And of…
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