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AE 1326 - The Goss: The Aussie Grandma's Taking Over the Beach
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever heard of Granny Grommets? These legendary women in Albany, WA are proving that age is just a number when it comes to catching waves! This week on Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, chew the fat about these inspiring women who are making a splash (pun intended!) and getting international attention. We yarn about everything from what a "grommet" actually is (and the slightly dodgy way it's sometimes used!),…

AE 1325 - How to Retire With $1,000,000 in Australia
In today's episode... G'day legends! This week on Aussie English, Pete chats with his Dad, Ian, about everything from swimming in shark-infested (not really!) waters to the ins and outs of planning for your golden years Down Under. We're talking superannuation , pensions , the crazy cost of housing these days, and whether or not the government's got a clue what they're doing with the economy. Ian shares his own experience navigating the world of…

AE 1324 - 9 Reasons Australia is SUPER WEIRD to Vietnamese People
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever wondered what it's like to land in Australia for the first time? This week on Aussie English, we're diving headfirst into a ripper of a video called "Culture Shock: Life in Australia," where a legend from Vietnam spills the beans on her early days in Brisbane. We're talking everything from the she'll be right attitude and the Aussie love of a good chinwag (small talk, that is!) to the baffling world of Aussie…

AE 1323 - WILL - Spoken Contractions in Australian English
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Wanna nail those tricky "will" contractions like a true blue Aussie? In this ripper episode of Aussie English, I got ya covered. We're divin' deep into how to say "I'll," "you'll," "he'll," and all the rest, without soundin' like a drongo. We'll sus out the difference between the "dark L" and the "light L" – yeah, it's a thing! – and how to make "it'll" sound like it should, not like you've got a mouth full of…

AE 1322 - 11 Weird Australian Culture Shocks From an Argentinian's Perspective
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever wondered what Aussies do that might seem a bit bonkers to the rest of the world? This week on Aussie English, we're having a laugh reacting to a video about 11 things the Living Simply in Australia from Argentina found totally weird about living Down Under. From separate dunnies (that's toilets, for all you non-Aussies!) and the mysterious Vegemite, to footy fanatics and those crazy school hats, we're diving…

AE 1321 - AM, ARE, IS - Spoken Contractions in Australian English
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this episode, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of Aussie pronunciation! I'll be sharing some insights from my private lessons and how I'm helping students like Eduardo nail those tricky Aussie sounds. ️ We'll be tackling contractions, connected speech, and all the little nuances that make Aussie English unique. If you're keen to sound more like a true-blue Aussie, or just want to understand…

AE 1320 - The Goss: What Are Our Hobbies?
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Ever wondered how hobbies have changed over the years? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete has a chinwag with his dad, Ian, about just that! From playing footy in the street to getting lost in video games, they cover it all. Ian talks about growing up in a time when sport was king, while Pete reminisces about the rise of video games and how they've shaped his generation. They also dive into the joys and…

AE 1319 - Pete's 2c: How to Learn English in 2025
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Struggling to level up your Aussie English? You're not alone! In this special "Pete's 2c" episode, Pete tackles the common hurdles that adult learners face when trying to master the lingo Down Under. Feeling lost when confronted with a thick, fast-talking Aussie accent? Are you fluent in other languages, but find yourself tripping over your words when speaking English? Maybe you're paralyzed by the fear of making…

AE 1318 - 16 Ways to Say YES in Aussie English
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Ever wondered how Aussies say "yes" in a million different ways? Well, chuck on ya headphones and get ready to learn a whole bunch of Aussie slang for sayin' "yep"! In this episode, Pete dives deep into the Aussie lexicon, givin' ya 16 ripper ways to say "yes" , from the classic "Yeah" to the beaut "Good on ya". Whether you're keen to impress ya mates at the barbie or just wanna sound like a true blue Aussie,…
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