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

AE 1338 – The Goss 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The…

Peter April 6, 2025

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AE 1320 – The Goss: What Are Our Hobbies?

AE 1320 – The Goss What Are Our Hobbies? Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are…

Peter January 19, 2025

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AE 1226 – Expression: More (Something) Than You Could Poke a Stick at

AE 1226 – Expression More (Something) Than You Could Poke a Stick at Learn Australian English in this expression episode…

Peter August 27, 2023

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AE 1225 – Expression: Shoot from the hip

AE 1225 – Expression Shoot From The Hip Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.…

Peter August 20, 2023

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AE 1224 – Expression: Dig Your Own Grave

AE 1224 – Expression Dig Your Own Grave Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.…

Peter August 13, 2023

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AE 1222 – Expression: Waste Not, Want Not

AE 1222 – Expression Waste Not, Want Not Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.…

Peter July 30, 2023

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AE 1216 – Expression: Up in the Air

AE 1216 – Expression Up in the Air Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.…

Peter June 18, 2023

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AE 1214 – Expression: Get a Grip

AE 1214 – Expression Get a Grip Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These…

Peter June 4, 2023

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AE 1213 – Expression: Pull It Off

AE 1213 – Expression Pull It Off Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These…

Peter May 28, 2023

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AE 1212 – Expression: Close But No Cigar

AE 1212 – Expression Close But No Cigar Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.…

Peter May 21, 2023

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AE 1211 – Expression: Have an Axe to Grind

AE 1211 – Expression Have an Axe to Grind Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English…

Peter May 14, 2023

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AE 1209 – Expression: The Whole Nine Yards

AE 1209 – Expression The Whole Nine Yards Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.…

Peter April 23, 2023

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AE 1138 – Interview: Escaping Ukraine Before the Russian Invasion with Justin Hammond – Part 2

AE 1138 – INTERVIEW Escaping Ukraine Before the Russian Invasion with Justin Hammond – Part 2 Learn Australian English in…

Peter April 27, 2022

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AE 1135 – Pete’s 2c: Language Learning, Daycare Diseases, and Reducing Your Cholesterol

AE 1135 – Pete’s 2c Language Learning, Daycare Diseases, and Reducing Your Cholesterol Learn Australian English in thisAdvanced English Listening…

Peter April 19, 2022

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AE 1050 – Pete’s 2c: Why Russia Absolutely Blows My Mind | Episode 3

AE 1050 – Pete’s 2c Why Russia Absolutely Blows My Mind | Episode 3 Learn Australian English in thisAdvanced English…

Peter November 13, 2021

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

AE 1320 – The Goss: What Are Our Hobbies?

AE 1226 – Expression: More (Something) Than You Could Poke a Stick at

AE 1225 – Expression: Shoot from the hip

AE 1224 – Expression: Dig Your Own Grave

AE 1222 – Expression: Waste Not, Want Not

AE 1216 – Expression: Up in the Air

AE 1214 – Expression: Get a Grip

AE 1213 – Expression: Pull It Off

AE 1212 – Expression: Close But No Cigar

AE 1211 – Expression: Have an Axe to Grind

AE 1209 – Expression: The Whole Nine Yards

AE 1138 – Interview: Escaping Ukraine Before the Russian Invasion with Justin Hammond – Part 2

AE 1135 – Pete’s 2c: Language Learning, Daycare Diseases, and Reducing Your Cholesterol

AE 1050 – Pete’s 2c: Why Russia Absolutely Blows My Mind | Episode 3

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