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AE 1346 - Pete's 2c: What TV Shows & Movies I've Watched Recently
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Fancy a cuppa and a yarn about what's been tickling Pete's fancy on the telly lately? In this ripper episode of the Aussie English Learning Podcast, your mate Pete dives into a bunch of new flicks and shows he's been binging. We're talking both Aussie crackers and some international goodies that have caught his eye. So, if you're keen to hear some laid-back opinions and maybe even pick up a few new slang words…
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PlusAE 1343 - The Goss: Giving Up My Biggest Addiction [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day legends! Get ready for another Goss episode where Pete sits down for a yarn with his old man, Ian. This week, they're diving headfirst into the world of caffeine , especially our beloved coffee! Pete shares his recent battle with drinking maybe a bit too much of the good stuff – we're talking the jitters, the dodgy sleep, and the surprising effects of cutting back from 7 cups a day (yep, you read that right!). Ian jumps in…
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PlusAE 1341 - The Goss: Pet Culture Down Under. What Pets Do Aussies Own? [Members Only]
In today's episode... Fancy a yarn with Pete and his old man? In this ripper of an episode of Aussie English, we're kickin' back and chattin' about all sorts. We start with the furry mates we keep around the house – from Pete's cat walkies that baffled the neighbours to the surprising cultural differences in how we see our pets. Did you know cats weren't always top dog (or cat!) in Europe? We dive into that bonkers history lesson that involves plagues…
AE 1340 - The Goss: 10 Aussie Slang Terms & Their Weird Origins
In today's episode... G'day, you legends! Fancy a bit of a chinwag about some bonza Aussie slang? Well, crack open a cold one and chuck on this week's episode of Aussie English! Pete's yarnin' with his old man, Dad (aka the fountain of Aussie knowledge... sometimes!), and they're takin' a squiz at some ripper slang terms. Turns out, even ChatGPT's havin' a crack at explainin' where words like "fair dinkum," "Buckley's chance," and "dunny" come from. But…
AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins
In today's episode... Alright, chucks, gather 'round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like "raining cats and dogs" or "kicking the bucket"? Yeah, those ones! They'll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure. Get…
AE 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?
In today's episode... Righto, you lot! Grab a cuppa and chuck on ya tracky dacks, 'cause we've got a ripper of an episode for ya! Join Pete and his old man, Ian, as they dive headfirst into the bonkers world of Aussie slang. Ever wondered why we call flip-flops "thongs" or what the heck a "chunder" is? Well, buckle up, 'cause they're gonna crack open the esky on 21 (plus a few extra) classic Aussie expressions, sharing some hilarious stories and…
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 1332 - WOULD - Spoken Contractions in English
In today's episode... G'day, you lot! Ever get tangled up with those tricky "would" contractions ? You know, "I'd," "you'd," "she'd," and all that jazz? Well, chuck on your headphones and grab a cuppa, 'cause Pete's here to sort you out! In this ripper of an episode, we're diving deep into how to pronounce those contractions like a true blue Aussie. We'll be breaking down how to say "I would" and turn it into a smooth "I'd," and we'll do the same with…
AE 1330 - The Goss: You'll Never Believe What This Bloke Found in His Wall
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Get ready for a ripper of a chat on this week's Aussie English Goss episode! Me and me old man, Ian, yarn about all sorts of stuff – from crazy discoveries like 50-year-old Christmas presents hiding in walls (what?!), to even crazier historical finds like ancient skulls and whisky bottles! We also have a good laugh reminiscing about all the classic Aussie childhood games and toys, like marbles, tazos, and Lego (who…
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