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AE 1145 - Interview: Japan, Language Learning, Cringey YouTube Polyglots & More with David Rajaraman - Part 2
In today's episode... Welcome to another awesome chin-wagging episode here on the Aussie English podcast! Today's guest is David Rajaraman ! Last time, we talked about how he went from India, to Brunei, to Australia, then to Japan, all in just about 30 years of his life In today's episode, we talk about how David grew up bilingual then realised that that wasn't the norm in many places around the world! This seems to be specifically in English speaking…
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…
PlusAE 1087 - The Goss: Real Life Moby Dick is Spotted in Jamaica!
In today's episode... Cheers to this first Members Only episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast ! In today's episode, we talk about a rare white sperm whale that was caught on video near the coast of Jamaica. Do you know Moby Dick ? Moby Dick is a fictional whale character created by author Herman Merville . Moby Dick is a sperm whale and he's white - which is rare for whales! Animals that are white, when they are usually not, do have…
AE 1086 - 15 German Brands You May Pronounce Wrong
In today's episode... Guten tag! That's German for "good day"! I went down the rabbit hole in YouTube and found this video by German Girl in America (which is now Feli From Germany) titled "15 German brands YOU pronounce WRONG!" . In today's reaction video, I thought it'd be fun to poke around these pronunciation videos. There is never one correct pronunciation of these words, but by watching these videos, you can see the different ways in which a word…
AE 1079 - Walking With Pete: Chasing Wedgies
In today's episode... Happy Boxing Day , you guys! So while you're unwrapping those presents, join me today in this Walking With Pete episode! 'Tis the season for families, so I took Kel and our kids to my grandparents' farm near Bendigo today. In this episode, I talk about some of the fondest memories I had here: helping out shearing sheep, listening to crazy magpies, and chasing wedgies. Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions…
AE 1078 - 12 Australian Christmas Slang Words & Expressions
In today's episode... Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am so into the holiday season that I got you a video here with 12 English words and phrases for the Australian Christmas season. Simple words and phrases like these are always appreciated because they show that you understand the Australian culture. Don't forget to do the writing exercise in your FREE PDF download here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1078_Worksheet Is there anything you…
PlusAE 1077 - The Goss: Discovering A New Koala Colony in Sydney & Saving The Migrating Whimbrels
In today's episode... Ready for the holiday weekend, you guys? I got Dad back on The Goss today where we talk about koalas and birds! We got a news story about 2 citizen scientists who helped discover a new colony of koalas in Heathcote National Park - a total of 100 individuals, with females and babies! It's actually great news that they're growing in population these days. They've dwindled with the recent bushfires. In another story, we talk about the…
AE 1076 - Can You Say These Japanese Brands in Three Accents? | Reaction
In today's episode... Hey guys, how's it going? I got another recommended YouTube video here from Japan life vlogger Asagi's Life | No BS Japan -- don't forget to check her out! In this video, she tells us 10 Japanese brand names that non-Japanese people pronounce quite differently. Now, when you go out and eat in a Japanese restaurant, you will now remember the name of the expensive beef they serve! Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your…
AE 1074 - Expression: A Sticky Situation
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, everyone! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a sticky situation" ! We are going to break down the expression and I'll give you "situations" where you can use this expression. Listen to story about this elk that had been wearing a tyre around its neck for 2 years -- ever heard of the phrase "put your head in a noose" ? I am also going to answer a question from IG user…
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