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106 podcasts tagged "learn english"
AE 1374 - 15 Expressions For Being Sick
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Your host, Pete, is a bit under the weather today, battling a nasty chest infection. But don't you worry, that didn't stop him from getting behind the mic to have a yarn with you all! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into English expressions related to being sick. You'll learn how to talk about feeling crook, from being as sick as a dog to finally being back on your feet . We'll cover 15 different idioms and…
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PlusAE 1347 - The Goss: What Would It Be Like to Live for 1000 Years? [Members Only]
In today's episode... Right then, you legends! Fancy a bit of a chinwag about living for a thousand years? In this week's bonza episode of Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about what it'd be like to kick around for a whole millennium. They chew the fat about everything from whether your body would just give up the ghost after a few centuries to what on earth you'd even do with all that time! Would you become some…
AE 1336 - Aussie Accent Training: The 2 TH Sounds /θ/ & /ð/ in Australian Pronunciation
In today's episode... Right, listen up, you legends! Fancy sounding more like a true-blue Aussie? Well, in this ripper of an episode of Aussie English, Pete's gonna help ya nail those tricky "th" sounds. Yep, we're talking about both the whispery one and the buzzy one – the voiceless and the voiced "th". Pete breaks it all down, showing ya exactly where to put your tongue (think "teeth tongue sandwich"!), and he's got heaps of common words and sentences…
AE 1323 - WILL - Spoken Contractions in Australian English
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Wanna nail those tricky "will" contractions like a true blue Aussie? In this ripper episode of Aussie English, I got ya covered. We're divin' deep into how to say "I'll," "you'll," "he'll," and all the rest, without soundin' like a drongo. We'll sus out the difference between the "dark L" and the "light L" – yeah, it's a thing! – and how to make "it'll" sound like it should, not like you've got a mouth full of…
AE 1322 - 11 Weird Australian Culture Shocks From an Argentinian's Perspective
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever wondered what Aussies do that might seem a bit bonkers to the rest of the world? This week on Aussie English, we're having a laugh reacting to a video about 11 things the Living Simply in Australia from Argentina found totally weird about living Down Under. From separate dunnies (that's toilets, for all you non-Aussies!) and the mysterious Vegemite, to footy fanatics and those crazy school hats, we're diving…
AE 1321 - AM, ARE, IS - Spoken Contractions in Australian English
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this episode, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of Aussie pronunciation! I'll be sharing some insights from my private lessons and how I'm helping students like Eduardo nail those tricky Aussie sounds. ️ We'll be tackling contractions, connected speech, and all the little nuances that make Aussie English unique. If you're keen to sound more like a true-blue Aussie, or just want to understand…
AE 1319 - Pete's 2c: How to Learn English in 2025
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Struggling to level up your Aussie English? You're not alone! In this special "Pete's 2c" episode, Pete tackles the common hurdles that adult learners face when trying to master the lingo Down Under. Feeling lost when confronted with a thick, fast-talking Aussie accent? Are you fluent in other languages, but find yourself tripping over your words when speaking English? Maybe you're paralyzed by the fear of making…
AE 1317 - 5 Things to Never Do in Australia
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Ever wondered what NOT to do when visiting the land down under? This episode is chock-full of tips to keep you safe and avoid looking like a drongo! From dodging deadly rips at the beach to steering clear of cranky kangaroos (and even crankier magpies!), we've got you covered. We'll also spill the beans on Aussie coffee culture and why you should never diss a flat white! Plus, we'll give you the lowdown on our…
AE 1316 - The Goss: Bird Photography and Favourite TV Shows
In today's episode... G'day legends! Crack a cold one and pull up a chair for another ripper episode of Aussie English. This time, it's a fair dinkum chinwag with my old man, Ian, about his epic quest to snap pics of as many Aussie birds as humanly possible in a single year. He set himself a challenge to photograph 366 different species (it was a leap year, after all!), and let me tell ya, it's been a wild ride. We're talkin' rare ducks at the bloody…
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