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AE 1231 - The Goss: What Will Australia Look Like in 2063?
In today's episode... Welcome back to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into the crystal ball of the future with a focus on the 2023 Australian Intergenerational Report. Australia's Intergenerational Report is like a sneak peek into the nation's destiny 40 years from now. We'll break down this comprehensive report, exploring the five major forces that are poised to shape Australia's future…

AE 1230 - Pete's 2c: How Do I Learn, Remember, and Use New Words?
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Welcome back to another ripper episode of the Aussie English Learning Podcast! I'm your host, Pete, and today we've got a fair dinkum treat lined up for you. We're diving headfirst into the questions you've sent our way via the Aussie English Instagram page. So, chuck another shrimp on the barbie and let's get started! Ever found yourself scratching your noggin, wondering how to remember all those shiny new words…

AE 1229 - The Goss: The Matilda’s Have Made Aussies Addicted to Soccer
In today's episode... Join me and my dad, Ian, in this Goss episode on the Aussie English podcast as we chat about the awesome success of Australia's women's soccer team, the Matildas , at the Women's World Cup. We're going to spill the beans on how these Matildas totally smashed expectations and became the talk of the town, all thanks to having the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. We also dive into the mystery of why soccer isn't as big as other…

AE 1228 - The Goss: Aussie Olympic Hero Saves 4 Lives - Becomes Local Hero!
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Join me and my dad, Ian Smissen, as we chat about what's happening in Australia and all over the world! So, if you've been following the podcast for some time now, you might have heard me talk about the phrase "doing a Bradbury." It's a super cool Aussie saying that comes from the story of a guy named Stephen Bradbury, who did something amazing at the 2002 Winter Olympics. We'll spill the beans on what this saying…

AE 1227 - Pete's 2c: Why are They Called 'The Matildas'?
In today's episode... G'day, guys! Ready for another awesome episode of Pete's 2c? You know the drill – I'm diving into the questions you've sent in on Instagram, and today we've got a real kicker. Ever wondered why Australia's women's national football team goes by the name Matildas? Well, wonder no more, because I'm spilling the beans on that one. Get ready for some footy fun! But wait, there's more! We're tackling some Aussie pronunciation mysteries.…

AE 1226 - Expression: More (Something) Than You Could Poke a Stick at
In today's episode... Hey there, you mob! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Aussie English. We've got a real treat for you today as we dive into the wonderful world of expressions. Get ready to have a blast while learning some handy phrases you can use in everyday conversations! In this episode, Pete shares a glimpse of his week, giving us a sneak peek into his busy weekend with his awesome little nippers. Picture this: a weekend full of…

AE 1225 - Expression: Shoot from the hip
In today's episode... G'day, language learners! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Aussie English Adventures. I'm your host, Pete, and I'm stoked to have you here with me today. We're talking about the expression "shoot from your hip" -- read that again, not your hip! Let's kick off by sharing a bit about my week. I've been hanging out with my kiddos and let me tell ya, it's been a ripper of a time! We've hit up the local parks, scored some…

AE 1224 - Expression: Dig Your Own Grave
In today's episode... Welcome back to another episode in Aussie English, the podcast that's all about enhancing your Australian English skills. And for today's English expression, we are going to talk about the expression "dig your own grave". Guess what? Yours truly, after a whopping 15-year hiatus, has picked up a guitar again! Can you believe it? I'm not just here to share my newfound musical journey, but also to draw some striking parallels between…

AE 1223 - Pete's 2c: The Weird Aussie Pronunciation of the Word 'Important'
In today's episode... Welcome back to another episode of the Aussie English podcast! This is the Pete's 2c series where I go on Instagram where you ask me anything, and I answer it. I talk about a couple of things in this episode. My son Noah, who had wanted a kitten, has now adopted Scrap from petrescue.com.au! And I'm so glad he's getting along with Peaches. Do you know that cats in Australia tend to get skin cancer on the nose? Yes, they do! I also…
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