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PlusAE 1389 - The Goss: Is American Culture Taking Over Australia? [Members Only]
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this episode of Aussie English, Pete sits down with his old man, Ian, for a cracking chinwag about how American culture’s snuck its way into Aussie life over the decades. From the days of black-and-white telly packed with British shows to the colourful explosion of American sitcoms, reality TV, and Halloween craziness, they chat all about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and whether the US is still running…
PlusAE 1388 - Chapter 3: Before We Got the Deeds - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends! Ever wondered what life was really like for early Aussie settlers, battling the elements, pesky kangaroos, and more than a few nosy crows? In this members-only episode of On Our Selection, we take you right into the heart of bush living with Chapter Three – “Before We Got the Deeds.” Tag along as we break down the grit and humour of old-school farming life on the Darling Downs. You’ll hear about tricky neighbours,…
AE 1387 - Chapter 3: Before We Got the Deeds - On Our Selection
In today's episode... G’day legends! Ever wondered what life was really like for early Aussie settlers, battling the elements, pesky kangaroos, and more than a few nosy crows? In this members-only episode of On Our Selection, we take you right into the heart of bush living with Chapter Three – “Before We Got the Deeds.” Tag along as we break down the grit and humour of old-school farming life on the Darling Downs. You’ll hear about tricky neighbours,…
AE 1384 - The Goss: The Fittest Sports Players Are…
In today's episode... G’day, legends! Pete here, back again with another laid-back “Goss” episode of Aussie English. This week, I’ve roped in my old man, Ian, for a good yarn about one of the juiciest debates in sport—are tennis players really the fittest athletes on the planet? We dig into the science, swap stories about the athleticism behind top tennis stars like Venus and Serena Williams, and even compare tennis training to other Aussie favourites…
AE 1382 - The Accent Mistake That Keeps You Stuck
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this episode of Aussie English, Pete tackles one of the sneakiest accent mistakes that holds English learners back—over-pronunciation! If you’ve ever found yourself sounding a bit too much like a robot, trying to hit every syllable clearly, this one’s for you. Pete breaks down why stressing every word might actually make you harder to understand—and shares practical tips for mastering the true rhythm of Aussie…
AE 1381 - Why Do Aussies Speak English So Fast?
In today's episode... Ever felt like Aussies are speaking at 100 Ks an hour? Wondering why it all just blurs together whenever you have a yarn with someone from Down Under? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete cracks open the real reason Australian English sounds so fast—spoiler: we’re not actually talking quicker than anyone else! It’s all thanks to quirky connected speech, dropped sounds, and sneaky reductions that make our words flow together like…
PlusAE 1380 - Chapter 2: Our First Harvest - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends, and welcome back to Aussie English! In this episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Steele Rudd’s iconic Aussie yarn, "Our First Harvest." Grab your cuppa and join us as the family rolls up their sleeves for their very first corn crop, battles through a bit of neighbourly skepticism, survives wild rain and even wilder dingoes, and dreams of pulling on some much-needed new boots. There’s plenty of laughs and groans in…
AE 1379 - Chapter 2: Our First Harvest - On Our Selection
In today's episode... G’day legends, and welcome back to Aussie English! In this episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Steele Rudd’s iconic Aussie yarn, "Our First Harvest." Grab your cuppa and join us as the family rolls up their sleeves for their very first corn crop, battles through a bit of neighbourly skepticism, survives wild rain and even wilder dingoes, and dreams of pulling on some much-needed new boots. There’s plenty of laughs and groans in…
AE 1378 - Pete's 2c: What Did You Think of the Anti-Immigration Protests?
In today's episode... In this episode of the Aussie English Podcast, Pete has a bit of a yarn about the recent anti‑immigration protests happening around Australia. As an Aussie ESL teacher who works with students dreaming of building a new life here, he opens up and shares his personal take on the situation. Pete talks about what’s really driving these protests, how they’re seen by everyday Australians, and why it’s important for newcomers to understand…
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