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235 podcasts tagged "learn english podcast"
AE 1436 - 5-Minute News: Why Do These Computers Need To Be Fed?
Imagine a computer that needs to be fed. Pete explores Melbourne-based Cortical Labs' biological computers in Singapore — machines combining silicon chips with 200,000 lab-grown human neurons that need oxygen and sugar to survive.
AE 1432 - 5-Minute News: Why Is Australia Vaccinating 5,000 Penguins?
How do you vaccinate over 5,000 completely wild penguins — not once, but twice? In this debut Five Minute News episode, Pete breaks down Australia's effort to protect the world's largest little penguin colony from H5N1 bird flu, and teaches the expression "worst-case scenario".
AE 1420 - Interview: He Sounds Australian, But Has Never Lived Here! with Elvin Flamingo
Ever thought about packing your bags, grabbing a board, and living life on a permanent vacation? That's exactly what today's guest is doing — at nearly 60 years old with a metal plate in his wrist! Pete sits down with Polish bio-artist Elvin Flamingo to talk creative experiments, e-skateboarding, and the exact strategies he used to crack the Aussie accent without ever living down under.
AE 1417 - Fluency Islands: Why You Feel Fluent Sometimes… And Lost Others
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re chatting about work or your degree and you feel like a total legend, but the second an Aussie barista asks, "How’s your weekend goin', mate?" your brain completely leaves the chat? Don't sweat it—you're not "bad" at English! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a concept that’ll change the way you look at language forever: Fluency Islands. I’m breaking down why fluency isn't one big…
REPLAY - The Goss: The Queen, the King, and Should Australia Now Become a Republic
In today's episode... THIS IS A REPLAY Hey, you guys! How’s it going this week? We went on a recent holiday at Inverloch so I got my dad Ian back on the podcast for another Goss episode. Today’s episode is about this brewing question among Australians: Should Australia now become a Republic? You see, Australia has been having this difficulty on whether we switch to being a republic than being a Commonwealth. And now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed,…
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 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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