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17 podcasts tagged "language learning"
AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins
In today's episode... Alright, chucks, gather 'round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like "raining cats and dogs" or "kicking the bucket"? Yeah, those ones! They'll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure. Get…
AE 1320 - The Goss: What Are Our Hobbies?
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Ever wondered how hobbies have changed over the years? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete has a chinwag with his dad, Ian, about just that! From playing footy in the street to getting lost in video games, they cover it all. Ian talks about growing up in a time when sport was king, while Pete reminisces about the rise of video games and how they've shaped his generation. They also dive into the joys and…
AE 1226 - Expression: More (Something) Than You Could Poke a Stick at
In today's episode... Hey there, you mob! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Aussie English. We've got a real treat for you today as we dive into the wonderful world of expressions. Get ready to have a blast while learning some handy phrases you can use in everyday conversations! In this episode, Pete shares a glimpse of his week, giving us a sneak peek into his busy weekend with his awesome little nippers. Picture this: a weekend full of…
AE 1225 - Expression: Shoot from the hip
In today's episode... G'day, language learners! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Aussie English Adventures. I'm your host, Pete, and I'm stoked to have you here with me today. We're talking about the expression "shoot from your hip" -- read that again, not your hip! Let's kick off by sharing a bit about my week. I've been hanging out with my kiddos and let me tell ya, it's been a ripper of a time! We've hit up the local parks, scored some…
AE 1224 - Expression: Dig Your Own Grave
In today's episode... Welcome back to another episode in Aussie English, the podcast that's all about enhancing your Australian English skills. And for today's English expression, we are going to talk about the expression "dig your own grave". Guess what? Yours truly, after a whopping 15-year hiatus, has picked up a guitar again! Can you believe it? I'm not just here to share my newfound musical journey, but also to draw some striking parallels between…
AE 1222 - Expression: Waste Not, Want Not
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Welcome back to another awesome episode on the Aussie English podcast. I've got some great stuff to share with you today, including learning about the expression "waste not, want not" . First off, let me give you a little update on what's happening in my life. So, guess what? My adorable son has been pleading with me to get a new kitten to befriend our lovely cat, Peaches. Isn't that just the cutest idea ever? I'm…
AE 1216 - Expression: Up in the Air
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of the Aussie English podcast! On today's journey, we're unpacking the popular expression 'up in the air.' Not sure what that means? All good! Pete breaks down the meaning of this curious idiom in a way that's easy to understand, bringing it down to earth just for you. But we're not stopping there! Ever wondered where such a phrase might have originated? Tune in as we go back in time to discover the…
AE 1214 - Expression: Get a Grip
In today's episode... Welcome back to another exciting episode of our weekly English expression series. I hope you’ve been having a fantastic week filled with learning! And in today’s episode, I give you a lesson on the English expression “get a grip” . First off, I got a fantastic question from one of my outstanding listeners about the past tense of the word “break” in a driving context. I got you covered! I’ll answer this burning question and provide…
AE 1213 - Expression: Pull It Off
In today's episode... G'day and welcome back to another episode on the Aussie English Podcast! It's always a pleasure to have you join me as always! Today, I got you an episode packed with fascinating content, including a question from one of my avid listeners and some language tips to help you on your language learning journey. So let's dive right in! Firstly, a big shout-out to Fang, who asked an intriguing question about shoes hanging from powerlines…
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