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AE 980 - 12 Australian Slang Words You Should Know

In today's episode... Today I am going to be teaching you 12 Australian slang words you should know - everyday Aussie slang that you can use to help you sound like a native English speaker. These informal Australian English words will help you sound more confident when talking to a native English speaker. Additionally, these Australian slang words can be useful for understanding what others are saying in a conversation. The best part is that these slang…

AE 961 - Expression: In The Belly of The Beast

In today's episode... I am going to teach you about the English expression "in the belly of the beast" ! Do you remember the children's story about Pinocchio's dad getting swallowed by a whale? We got someone who experience just that in 2021. In this episode, I will tell you the meaning of the expression , how the expression came about, give you situations where you can appropriately use the expression. Also, I will talk about whales in Australia and…

AE 946 - Pete Completes The Australia Talks Survey

In today's episode... The Australian news network ABC Australia recently surveyed 60,000 Australians on various topics. I thought it'd be nice for me to take the actual survey and let you guys know what the buzz is all about. The 2021 Australia Talks national survey aims to find out 'where you fit as an Australian' by asking you a bunch of questions - from your opinion about the Australian constitution , to awkward stuff like if you'd like to donate your…

AE 933 - Aussie Slang: You Old Bastard [Members Only]

In today's episode... Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian! In this episode, we talk about the Aussie slang phrase "you old bastard" . Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker! ** Want to…

AE 931 - The Goss: The Melbourne vs Sydney Rivalry & How Melbourne is About to Outgrow Sydney [Members Only]

AE 929 - Expression: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

AE 928 - Aussie Slang: A Beast [Members Only]

AE 926 - The Goss: Scientists Discover Crazy New Facts About the Most Fearsome Dinosaur, T. Rex [Members Only]

AE 923 - Aussie Slang: Barrack For Someone or Something [Members Only]