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PlusAE 1377 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends! Kick back and have a listen as Pete launches a brand new series reading On Our Selection by Steele Rudd, one of Aussie literature’s true classics. In this episode, Pete dives into Chapter 1, sharing the hilarious and heartfelt journey of a pioneering family getting settled on the land—everything from hauling gear on scorching days to clearing bush and dealing with wild critters. Expect plenty of classic Aussie slang,…
AE 1376 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection
In today's episode... G’day legends! Kick back and have a listen as Pete launches a brand new series reading On Our Selection by Steele Rudd, one of Aussie literature’s true classics. In this episode, Pete dives into Chapter 1, sharing the hilarious and heartfelt journey of a pioneering family getting settled on the land—everything from hauling gear on scorching days to clearing bush and dealing with wild critters. Expect plenty of classic Aussie slang,…
AE 1375 - Pete's 2c: 10 Tips to Boost Your English with Podcasts
In today's episode... G’day guys, it’s Pete here! In this episode of the Aussie English Podcast, I’m sharing 10 easy but super effective tips to help you boost your English skills just by listening to podcasts. Whether you’re commuting to work, out for a walk, or making a cuppa at home, podcasts are an awesome way to sneak English learning into your day without it feeling like hard work. I’ll give you practical ideas on how to get the most out of…
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…
AE 1373 - 25 Things That Only Happen in Australia | Australian Culture Shock
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's episode, Pete is diving headfirst into a ripper of a video called "25 Things That Only Happen in Australia" from The Bright Side. Is it all true, or is it a bit of a furphy? Pete's here to set the record straight! Join us as we talk about everything from a bloke trying to sell New Zealand on eBay to the surprising story behind the Sydney Opera House. We'll find out if "Rent a Grandma" is actually a…
AE 1372 - 18 Weird Things That Shock Tourists in Japan | Japanese Culture Shock
In today's episode... G'day, mates! In this episode, we're taking a fair dinkum look at the land of the rising sun! Our host, Pete, reacts to a video about the biggest culture shocks for tourists visiting Japan. From mind-boggling high-tech toilets to the strangely convenient convenience stores, he's giving his two cents as a true-blue Aussie. Ever wondered what it's like to navigate a foreign country where you can't eat while walking or find yourself…
AE 1370 - Learn English with a Short Story: Outback Breakdown
In today's episode... In this episode, we're heading out on a proper Aussie adventure with a brand-new short story. Join me, Pete, as I tell the yarn of four uni mates who get more than they bargained for on a road trip into the great Australian outback. When their car gives up the ghost, they're left to their own devices, forced to use their wits and a few clever survival hacks just to get through the night. Will they make it out in one piece? After the…
AE 1369 - Interview: A Silly Conversation With My Son Noah Smissen
In today's episode... In this special episode, I've got a little ripper for you. I sit down with my son, Noah, for his very first podcast interview! It was school holidays, and Noah got a bit curious about what I do, so I thought, why not let him have a go? Join us for a chinwag as we chat about all sorts of things: from his "humongous" paper chain and his epic "potato person" art project, to why he'd choose Skittles if he could only eat one food…
AE 1368 - The Goss: What Are Some Australian Norms?
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this episode of Aussie English, I'm joined by my old man, Smissen, and we're having a good old yarn about everyday Australian norms. You know, those things you don't even think about because they're just... well, normal! We get stuck into some ripper topics, like why our "seasons" are a bit of a joke compared to places like Canada, and how our geography with that big ol' Southern Ocean keeps us from freezing our…
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