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16 podcasts tagged "esl"

AE 985 - How To Contract DO and DOES | Australian Pronunciation Lesson
In today's episode... Learn Australian English in this special episode of the Aussie English podcast ! Today you will learn how to say these auxiliary verb + pronoun combos so you can be confident when speaking in English - and sound like a native English speaker, too! In this lesson, we will focus on the auxiliary verbs DO and DOES . First, we will break down the pronunciation of each auxiliary verb when it is combined with a pronoun. I will then teach…
PlusAE 984 - Aussie Slang: Do Your Block [MO]
In today's episode... I will teach you the Aussie slang phrase "do your block" . 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 982 - Discovering Our Family Descends From European Royalty with Jo Smissen
In today's episode... In this special interview episode, I got my mum Jo Smissen to talk about how our family descends from European royalty ! With passion for doing research, she went all over the Web in an attempt to trace our family's ancestry. She was able to go back to the 1700s , finding out that we had family members who we part of the 12 known companions of William the Conqueror in The Battle of Hastings! Improve your listening skills today –…

AE 980 - 12 Australian Slang Words You Should Know
In today's episode... Today I am going to be teaching you 12 Australian slang words you should know - everyday Aussie slang that you can use to help you sound like a native English speaker. These informal Australian English words will help you sound more confident when talking to a native English speaker. Additionally, these Australian slang words can be useful for understanding what others are saying in a conversation. The best part is that these slang…
PlusAE 979 - Aussie Slang: Bloody [MO]
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "bloody" . I bet you've heard this one from elsewhere! 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 975 - How To Pronounce Beach vs Bitch | Australian English Pronunciation Lesson
In today's episode... This is one of the most common errors that English learners (and English speakers) tend to make. In today's episode, I am going to teach you how to say /ɪ/ versus /i:/ ! Learn the difference between the words like "bin" and "bean" - or "bitch" and "beach"! First, we go over the correct pronunciation of /ɪ/ and /i:/ . Then, we compare the sounds when used in words, like "mitt" and "meat". And lastly, I give you a FREE listening…

AE 973 - Aussie Slang: Bathers
In today's episode... I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "bathers" . Yes, you'll be hearing a lot of Aussies say this slang word especially during the summer season ! Can you now figure out what it means? 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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