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AE 1198 - Expression: Touch-and-Go
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ touch-and-go ” . You might have heard of this earworm tune in the 90s titled “Touch And Go” by Rupert Holmes. And the lyrics go “Life is touch and go, it’s sink or swim. But never doubt if you’re out on a limb...” (How many expressions did you see in that previous sentence?) In today’s episode, I talk about the history of the…
AE 1197 - Expression: Until the Cows Come Home
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ until the cows home ” . Can you tell what this expression is about? Yeah, can be hard to tell just by reading the phrase, right! In today's episode, I talk about the origin of this expression and give you example situations so you can use in your daily conversations. I will also answer a question from Daniel who asks about using…
AE 1196 - Interview: Aussie vs American Business Culture & English with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! My first guest for the year 2023 is the amazing CEO and host of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay McMahon . In today’s episode, we talk about the difference between American and Australian business English. Yes, there is a stark difference between the two, as business English is influenced by culture — culture bleed, right, that’s a good word for that!. This is includes difference in…
AE 1195 - Expression: On Your Bike
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ on your bike ” . In today’s episode, I answer Fatima’s question about the difference between clout and fame. Listen in to know when & how to use these words in sentences. I talk about the expression “on your bike” where I give its definition, explain the words, and bring up real-life skits on how you can use this expression.…
AE 1194 - Pete's 2c: Could This Be Your Dream Job Down Under?
In today's episode... We're down with the first week of 2023! I hope you had a "blast" -- me? Yeah, nah. After all the exhausting ruckus during the day, the kids tucked in early and I turned the tv on to watch big city fireworks. We are starting this year with today's episode where I answer your questions via Instagram. One of the questions asked is "how can they] work as a English teacher". This is in context that the person who asked the question is…
AE 1193 - Pete's 2c: I got robbed on New Year's Eve
In today's episode... Welcome back, mate! Happy New Year, everyone! Oh, it's been a crazy 2022 for Aussie English and my family. There's been much ups and downs and highs and lows, and I feel like I've gotten to know myself more this year. In today's episode, I talk about what Australians usually do for Christmas. A lot of people are curious about this because you see a lot of Christmases in cold weather whilst it's pretty sweltering hot here Down Under!…
AE 1192 - Pete & Kel Sum Up 2022
In today's episode... Merry Christmas, you mob! How are you enjoying the holidays so far? I finally got to sit down with my wife Kel and thought it's best we talk about how the year 2022 went by for us. I admit I must have been sounding negative in some of the recent episodes but I believe we're ending the year as better individuals, and parents! In particular, now that Kel's got work, the tables have turned and now I'm the one at home with the kids…
AE 1191 - Pete's 2c: Peaches Has Taken Over Our Home!
In today's episode... Welcome back, mate! Hey, how's it going, you mob? I am sitting down again for another round of great Question and Answer with you guys! In today's episode, I tell you about Peaches , our rescue cat, and how she took over our house! She's a real darling now so listen in to know how we adopted her. I also talk about Australian traditions like "doing the shoey" , some great AU universities, and how expensive it is to live in Sydney.…
AE 1190 - Expression: Music to Your Ears
In today's episode... Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “ music to your ears ” . Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today’s expression is “music to your ears”. Does that sound like "music to your ears"? I hope so! In today's episode, I answer Jozumaya's question - "Why do you call it soccer?" Listen to know the funny story on how this name…
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