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13 podcasts tagged "ESL podcast Australia"
AE 1424 - The Biggest Lie We Were Told About Adulthood - Part 2
Kel and Pete dive headfirst into the messy, hilarious reality of growing up — keeping a social circle while juggling family life, zero tolerance for one-sided friendships, the ultimate signs of aging, and the best parts of getting older.
AE 1423 - Pete's 2c: Why You Know More English Than You Can Use
Freezing up when you try to speak English? In this Pete's 2c episode, Pete explains why your brain goes blank even when you know the words — and what to do about it. Pure listening practice: no transcript for this one.
AE 1421 - The Biggest Lie We Were Told About Adulthood - Part 1
Ever look around as an adult and think, "Wait... does anyone actually know what they're doing here?" Pete and Kel have a proper yarn about the gap between what we thought adulthood would look like and the wild, humbling reality — parenting, being called "old", mortgages, and reframing the midlife crisis.
AE 1419 - What Do Australians Do On Weekends?
Ever feel like the weekend flies by in the blink of an eye, or find yourself arguing with your partner about whether to lock in plans or just "wing it"? Pete and Kel dive deep into the wonderful world of weekends — spontaneous vs planned, old-school Saturday morning TV, sleepovers, Brazilian vs Aussie weekend culture, and the iconic Bunnings sausage sizzle.
AE 1414 - The Goss: Farm + Camping Culture in Australia
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down for a "Goss" session with a very special guest—my old man, Ian Smissen. We’re fresh back from a trip to the family farm near Bendigo for my birthday, and it got us thinking about the unique quirks of growing up and holidaying in the Aussie bush. We dive into the nostalgia of "gate boy" duties (you know the struggle!), the evolution of the iconic 1970s kit log cabin, and why being…
AE 1413 - Expression: Kill Two Birds With One Stone
In today's episode... Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a summer’s day in the Outback? We’ve all been there—trying to juggle the groceries, the dog walk, and your English study all at once. Well, today’s episode is perfect for you because we’re diving into a ripper of an expression: "To kill two birds with one stone." In this one, I’ll break down exactly how to use this idiom to sound like a natural, whether you're talking about errands or…
AE 1404 - Expression: On Thin Ice
In today's episode... G’day, you mob! Ever done something and immediately thought, "Ooh, I’ve pushed my luck here" ? You know that feeling—the room goes quiet, your boss raises an eyebrow, and you realize you’re just one wrong move away from a total disaster. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the expression "on thin ice." I’ll walk you through exactly what it means, how to use it at work or with your mates, and why my Dad used to say it to me…
AE 1371 - The Goss: How Dad Self-Published a Book in Australia
In today's episode... This week, we've got a real ripper of an episode for you! In this latest instalment of 'The Goss', I've managed to get my dad, Ian, on the show for a yarn. You might know him from a few previous episodes, but this time, he's here to spill the beans on a project he's been working on for ages. Dad's just gone and self-published a book! It's called "Bellarine Birdwatching: How, When and Where to Find Birds on the Bellarine Peninsula" -…
AE 1370 - Learn English with a Short Story: Outback Breakdown
In today's episode... In this episode, we're heading out on a proper Aussie adventure with a brand-new short story. Join me, Pete, as I tell the yarn of four uni mates who get more than they bargained for on a road trip into the great Australian outback. When their car gives up the ghost, they're left to their own devices, forced to use their wits and a few clever survival hacks just to get through the night. Will they make it out in one piece? After the…
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