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Learn Real Australian English with Pete

Learn Australian English with Aussie English podcasts. Improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent, and start sounding more like an Australian.

Can You Fool a Cockatoo With a Robot Falcon?Plus
5 Minute News [Members Only]

Can You Fool a Cockatoo With a Robot Falcon?

Aussie farmers are launching robot falcons to save crops from birds! Hear Pete break down RoBird tech and English idioms on Aussie English today.

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7 Nov 20266 min read
How Did a Himalayan Landslide Cause This Deadly Flood?Plus
5 Minute News [Members Only]

How Did a Himalayan Landslide Cause This Deadly Flood?

A massive Himalayan slope failure caused a 9m flood wave in Nepal! Hear Pete break down the science, rescue efforts, and English idioms on Aussie English.

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7 Nov 20267 min read
Was Life in Australia Actually Better 50 Years Ago?Plus
5 Minute News [Members Only]

Was Life in Australia Actually Better 50 Years Ago?

Nearly 60% of Aussies reckon life was better 50 years ago! Hear Pete compare past vs present housing, flight costs, and English idioms on Aussie English.

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7 Nov 20265 min read
Why Is Renting in Australia So Expensive?Plus
5 Minute News [Members Only]

Why Is Renting in Australia So Expensive?

Australia’s rental vacancy rate dropped to 1.6%! Hear Pete explain housing supply, weekly rent hikes, and key English idioms on Aussie English today.

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6 Nov 20265 min read
AE 1374 - 15 Expressions For Being Sick
Expressions

AE 1374 - 15 Expressions For Being Sick

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Your host, Pete, is a bit under the weather today, battling a nasty chest infection. But don't you worry, that didn't stop him from getting behind the mic to have a yarn with you all! In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into English expressions related to being sick. You'll learn how to talk about feeling crook, from being as sick as a dog to finally being back on your feet . We'll cover 15 different idioms and…

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7 Sept 20252 min read
101 Australian Films You Must Watch
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101 Australian Films You Must Watch

Films are a great resource to use when studying English, or any language for that matter. Not only are they full of English vocab, phrases, grammar, idioms, and slang, but they're also usually full of culture and history.

31 Aug 202519 min read
AE 1360 - 20 English Idioms Explained | Members OnlyPlus
Members Only Podcasts

AE 1360 - 20 English Idioms Explained | Members Only

In today's episode... Grab a cuppa and settle in, because this episode of Aussie English is an absolute ripper! Your host, Pete, is here to sort you out with 20 fair dinkum Aussie idioms that'll have you sounding like a local in no time. We're diving deep into some absolute crackers, from "blowing off steam" after a long day, to what it means if something "costs an arm and a leg," and even when you shouldn't "cry over spilt milk." This one's a Members…

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29 Jun 20252 min read
AE 1359 - 20 English Idioms To Transcribe
Pronunciation

AE 1359 - 20 English Idioms To Transcribe

In today's episode... Grab a cuppa and settle in, because this episode of Aussie English is an absolute ripper! Your host, Pete, is here to sort you out with 20 fair dinkum Aussie idioms that'll have you sounding like a local in no time. We're diving deep into some absolute crackers, from "blowing off steam" after a long day, to what it means if something "costs an arm and a leg," and even when you shouldn't "cry over spilt milk." We will go through each…

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29 Jun 20252 min read
AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins
The Goss

AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins

In today's episode... Alright, chucks, gather 'round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like "raining cats and dogs" or "kicking the bucket"? Yeah, those ones! They'll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure. Get…

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6 Apr 20251 min read

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