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19 podcasts tagged "english pronunciation"
AE 1019 - How to Sound More Australian | Accent, Slang, & Uptalk
In today's episode... It's a glorious Sunday for all of us! In today's video, I am going to react to one of Joel and Lia's videos titled Australian Accent Tutorial . They're a really lovely pair to watch, with entertaining contents, too! I see this video as a great opportunity for you guys to identify their Australian accent versus their native British accent . Loaded with lessons on the Australian English Pronunciation, I will point out the phonetic…
AE 1001 - Cock vs Cork | Advanced Pronunciation Lesson /ɔ/ vs /oː/
In today's episode... Here's another superb advanced English pronunciation lesson for you guys! In this episode, I am going to teach you the difference between the /ɔ/ and /oː/ sounds . The /ɔ/ sound is more formally known as the open-mid back rounded vowel . On the other hand, the /oː/ sound is known as the close-mid back rounded vowel . Let's call them the long and short O sounds of the Australian English pronunciation key. First, I will teach you how…
AE 999 - Aussie Slang: Biffo
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang word "biffo" . Don't get yourself in a "biffo" ! Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to the convo!
AE 996 - Aussie Slang: A Bit of Alright
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a bit of alright" . And remember this: YOU are a bit of alright. Yes! Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to the convo!
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 994 - States & Territories of Australia | Pronunciation + Facts
In today's episode... Learn English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast! Our lesson today focuses on Australia's states and territories , including fun facts about them. The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 federated states and 10 federated territories , 3 of which are internal territories . The 6 states are: New South Wales (NSW) Queensland (QLD) South Australia (SA) Tasmania (TAS) Victoria (VIC) Western Australia (WA) And the 3…
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…
AE 990 - How to Pronounce R and L Sounds in English
In today's episode... I am going to reveal to you guys the secret to pronouncing the L and R sounds ! For many learners of the English language, the consonant L and R sounds are often mispronounced - and even interchanged! In today's lesson, I will first teach you how to say the consonant L sound . Followed by telling you how to say the consonant R sound . Note that this is the rhotic Australian R sound - quite tricky! We will then have a comparative…
AE 989 - Aussie Slang: A Beer Gut
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a beer gut" . Maybe you've got one? No shame on that, mate! Be healthy though! Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to the convo!
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