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AE 1110 - Expression: Sink or Swim
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, you mob! How's your weekend going? In today's episode, we are going to talk about the English expression "sink or swim" . We will be talking about the origin of the phrase "sink or swim" and give you example situations where you can use them. Also, I stand corrected regarding The Waltzing Matilda! I received this brilliant email from Karin of Germany where she told me something about "der Walzer" and "die Walz" .…
AE 1106 - The Ultimate Australian Quiz
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! How well do you know Australia? Think you know a lot, eh? We are going to test that knowledge today! In today's episode, I got 20 questions for you to test how much you know about Australia's culture, history, and trivia -- it's going to be a ripper, that I tell you! Let me know how you go! Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here …
AE 1105 - Expression: Go Off Like A Frog In A Sock
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, everyone! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" -- aahh, a very unique expression, isn't it? Yeah, I'd say I don't hear it much from people outside of Australia and I am excited to tell you all about it today. I will also be answering a question from Jodie from China. She asks "Could you please tell me what was the difference between 'here you go'…
AE 1104 - Interview: The Cost of Having Children & Losing Friends as You Get Older with Kyrin Down
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In today's episode, we talk about my family's plans to (finally) travel to Brazil and how crazy it is to make a lot of considerations because we'll be traveling with 2 children now. We wonder how it is for people with big families - did you know that there was a woman who gave birth to 69 children?! How do you handle children that many? Must be a pandemonium on a daily…
AE 1100 - Expression: Egg Someone On
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, you mob! Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on . No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble! In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on". I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase , as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression. I will also be answering a…
AE 1096 - Expression: Fall Victim to Something
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast ! We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something" . As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety. I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it? I will…
AE 1095 - Interview: Digging into Palaeontology and Fossils with Dr Matthew McCurry
In today's episode... Here's an exciting interview episode for you, guys! Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry , an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD. He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years! Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious. Is there anything…
AE 1094 - The Goss: Australia's Most Dangerous Race is Cancelled
In today's episode... Welcome back to The Goss! In today's episode, we talk about Australia's most dangerous horse racing club! Yes, the Wallabadah Jockey Club has closed down after 169 years of operation. Race organizers have concluded that its race track no longer meets NSW's horse racing standards. This is because of the race track's terrain - it has up hills and down hills, with a nine-metre decline towards the home stretch . A perfect recipe for…
AE 1093 - 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 6
In today's episode... Let's get on with these 5 English expressions to take your English fluency to the next level ! In today's video, I teach you 5 English expressions you can use in your daily English conversations to sound more fluent . Note the example sentence & its pronunciation - listen closely for linking sounds! And at the end of the lesson, don't forget to practice saying these phrases with me. Don't forget to download your free PDF…
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