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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 1386 - The Goss: What TV Shows Are We Watching?
In today's episode... G’day legends! Pete’s back with another ripper Goss episode of Aussie English, joined by his dad, Ian Smissen. Settle in for a laugh and a yarn as the two chat about the week’s telly — from epic new shows like Chief of War and Alien Earth to all-time favourites like Heartland , Yellowstone , and Stargate . They dive into what makes a good series tick — epic scenery, great storytelling, and those shows that just hook you from episode…
AE 1385 - The Goss: Why Are Queenslanders Migrating to Tasmania
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this episode of The Goss, Pete sits down with his old man, Ian Smissen, for a proper chinwag about the week’s news — and this one’s a ripper. The boys kick things off chatting about Australians, particularly Queenslanders, packing up and heading south to Tassie to escape the heat and so-called “climate change chaos.” But it’s not all doom and gloom — Ian gives the media a fair serve for sloppy journalism, while the…
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…
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PlusAE 1383 - The Goss: How Do You Solve Victoria's Refugee Crime Problem? [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day legends! Pete's back with his old man, Ian Smissen, for a laid-back chinwag on Aussie English—your go-to spot for authentic, real-life English and good Aussie yarns. This week, we're diving into the news Down Under with a fair bit of chat about multicultural Australia—especially about the challenges faced by African youth in Victoria, changes in migration and community, footy, and plenty of banter about Aussie sport and…
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…
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