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Hey, you mob!I got another Tristan Kunh video here to review!This time, he rattles off 10 things that Americans don't like about Australia -- or at least him.I'd say he's got a point on some of them, but sheesh, the others are just ... Well, for one thing, we really do have turtle-net here. Notoriously slow.And we got sky-high prices on cigarettes. Yes. It's AUD $36.00 for a pack of red 20s Marlboros here.But whinge about getting fined for not wearing a helmet? The government here does care for its constituents.Is there anything YOU don't like about Australia? Would you tell me in the comments below? Let's see if we'd agree on something.

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Welcome back to the Goss here on the Aussie English podcast!Today we are going to talk about Australia's favorite bird!In a poll conducted by The Guardian and BirdLife Australia, the fairywren was named Australia's favorite bird.Coming up second is the tawny frogmouth bird -- remember Australia's most Instagrammable bird episode? Several other lovely birds follow suit, including Canberra's emblem bird, the gang gang cockatoo, and Alf's favorite, the galah.The bird you always hear here on the Aussie English podcast, the laughing kookaburra, made it to this year's list.And I bet you won't fail to recognize the Australian magpie too!Join today for an episode full of bird talk!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression SEAL OF APPROVAL and talk about the seals in Australia.

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Learn Australian English in this expression episode where I teach you how to use the expression WRAP YOUR HEAD AROUND SOMETHING.

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G'day, you mob!Australia is home to a great number of exceptional animals, and some of them are thought to be deadly.But how deadly are they really?In this episode, I got the video 10 Most Dangerous Animals In Australia on my screen - they got an incredible list here!01:29 #10 The one with eight legs 04:24 #9 The one with massive jaws07:05 #8 The one who can flatten its neck11:11 #7 The one with strong venom Have you encountered any of them yet? Tell me how did you go in the comments!See you in Part 2 of 10 Deadliest Australian Animals!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Here's another Pete's 2c episode for you guys!Join me in this hour-long session of drinking Pepsi and just sitting down, telling you all my thoughts.In today's episode, I talk about this crazy and absurd video on YouTube.Just like the title above says, yes, I think I found out a way to get rich on YouTube. Yeah, you guessed it right -- it's kind of done wrong.It started when I was watching the Aussie Gold & Opal Hunters channel -- I mean, they're doing great, and I'd even want to do lessons on the Aussie slang they always use in their episodes.Till I clicked on a YouTube recommended video, and my mind was just blown away.Imagine Asians, wearing jungle hats, toting metal detectors, and digging up 'gold nuggets' from shallow sand pits right on the banks of some river. Every week. What do you think they've been digging up?** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English podcast!One of the reasons I love doing podcasts is because I get to interview and chin-wag with people.I am so proud to introduce you mob to Dr. John Martin of the Taronga Institute for Science and Learning!Dr. Martin of Taronga Zoo recently got his research paper published in Science, the prestigious science magazine.Together with his team, the paper titled "Innovation and geographic spread of a complex foraging culture in an urban parrot" talked about these cockatoos who have mastered dumpster diving. Kind of like the bin chicken, isn't it?Join me in this interview as we talk about how these clever cockatoos learned to open the Australian bin!

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Learn Australian English by listening as I interview Simon Roper, a British polyglot with a fascination for Old English languages. In this episode, we talk about how migration affects language. Listen to examples of loan words, words adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification, and how they evolved into the English words we know today!

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How's your weekend goin', guys?Here's another weekly English expression for you to practice!In today's 'poo-py' episode, I am going to teach you the proper use of the English expression "the shit hits the fan" - seems 'smelly', isn't it?Just by the expression itself, I think you may have an idea of its meaning. What do you think happens when someone throws that smelly matter at a spinning fan with everyone around it?I am going to answer a question from @brayan.gariza where Brayan asks: "they study" vs "they do study" -- is there a difference?Also, have you ever been to a 'poop museum'? Yes, there is a museum in Tasmania that showcases animal poop!Lastly, I am going to talk about Rogue, an Australian movie about a giant croc who terrified innocent tourists. Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1028_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Has anyone told you about the drop bear in Australia?It is known to be a rabid-looking bear that will literally drop from trees and eat your insides!Well, I want you to know that this is simply a very popular myth in Australia. It is so popular that some tourist attractions even sell "drop bear protection hats"!Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk about the origins of the drop bear myth and how it became popular.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English pronunciation in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to pronounce the 8 long vowel sounds in English.

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Learn about Australian history and culture in this episode of Aussie English where I talk about larrikins and push gangs in Australia.

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Welcome to the weekly English expressions episode here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I will teach you about the English expression "any port in a storm".We will be breaking down the expression by defining the words in the phrase and give you the meaning of the expression.I will also be answering a question from Esmaeil, who says "My friend told me in order to sound Aussie, I should call another friend a mad dog. Should I do that or not?" There's a bonus phrase for you right there! Stay tuned for my answer!We will be doing a pronunciation exercise so pay attention to how I say the phrase.And finally, listen to a clip from the Australian movie Razorback! It's a 1984 thriller film based on a novel by Peter Brennan. Find your cosy spot today, listen well, and enjoy this episode!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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I am going to reveal to you guys the secret to pronouncing the L and R sounds!For many learners of the English language, the consonant L and R sounds are often mispronounced - and even interchanged!In today's lesson, I will first teach you how to say the consonant L sound. Followed by telling you how to say the consonant R sound. Note that this is the rhotic Australian R sound - quite tricky!We will then have a comparative pronunciation exercise. We will say the words in pairs, like 'pray' and 'play'.And finally, we will practice saying the words by having a listening comprehension test. So, how did you go, guys?As usual, let me know how you did in the comments below!Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_990_WorksheetAlso, here's a little surprise for you guys so check this one as well 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

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Learn Australian English in this Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you to use ON THE BALL and talk about B&S balls in Australia.

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use "all smiles" like a fair dinkum Australian!In this episode, we talk about the expression “all smiles” - learn what it means and how you can use it.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen and today we talk about Covid updates in Australia.

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Learn Australian English in this Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.These episodes aim to teach you common English expressions as well as give you a fair dinkum true-blue dose of Aussie culture, history, and news and current affairs.I am going to teach you about the English expression "in the belly of the beast"!Do you remember the children's story about Pinocchio's dad getting swallowed by a whale?We got someone who experience just that in 2021.In this episode, I will tell you the meaning of the expression, how the expression came about, give you situations where you can appropriately use the expression. Also, I will talk about whales in Australia and introduce you to Migaloo!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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What's going on, guys?I found these hilarious questions on Reddit!Redditors are being candid on what they think is okay (or acceptable) in their country but completely weird in another.Let's see if Aussies have things in common with people in other countries!#1 Men and women naked in a sauna#2 Milk in bags#3 Mandatory voting#4 Money for water#5 Tipping in restos#6 Chopping off the tip#7 Beer before work#9 Mail's here!#10 Smokos#11 Young wine connoisseurs#12 Victoria Bitter's SecretAre there any normal things you people do that people from other countries find unusual, like these?Chuck them down in the comments below, and I'll tell you if we got those here in Australia, too!

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Welcome to the Aussie English podcast! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Anthony Elorrioroz, my very good friend from France! In today's interview episode, we get to talk about how he made his bold move of moving to Australia. How he got a working holiday visa, then a permanent residency, until being granted citizenship.He also shares that he didn't actually WANT to study English! But when he realized how fun it is learning a new language, he definitely worked on it - getting 1 on 1 lessons, and formally studying for the IELTS.And finally, he shares his 109-day solo journey across the wide Australian outback on a motorcycle!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English as I interview Lucy Earl of English With Lucy! We talk about her love for teaching & life as a YouTube star.

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Learn Australian English in this Ask Pete Anything episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I answer all your questions about English.

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It's another Sunday, you guys!We have an all-goodness packed episode today where I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a snake oil salesman" - and more!First off, we start off by answering a question from Jonathan from the Netherlands. He asks about how to say the letter L at the end of a word (the Dark L) and how to say 'oo' in words (the OO Vowel Sound).Tune in for the answers I gave Jonathan, and I recommend you also try out saying the words I mentioned.Don't forget to send me in those questions at https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpeteWe also get on a story about rattlesnakes hanging out in aeroplane wheels! As usual, I'll break down the English expression "a snake oil salesman" for you guys. There will be example situations where you can use this expression, and a very interesting origin story, too!Finally, don't forget to hit pause, rewind, and play because there will be a Listening Comprehension Exercise at the end of this episode. This is a clip from the Australian horror movie Boar - yes, it's a gigantic, man-eating pig. Not for kids, haha!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Happy Sunday, everyone!In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a sticky situation"!We are going to break down the expression and I'll give you "situations" where you can use this expression.Listen to story about this elk that had been wearing a tyre around its neck for 2 years -- ever heard of the phrase "put your head in a noose"?I am also going to answer a question from IG user mrezaheidariy. He asks how to ask a girl out on a date when you've just met her.And finally, don't forget to do the Listening Comprehension Exercise at the end of this episode!Today's clip is from the amazing movie Ali's Wedding - this is one of the best movies about modern-day Australia and its migrant culture.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of Aussie English where I teach you how to use the expression CALL IT A DAY or CALL IT A NIGHT in English.

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Learn English in this extremely funny video on the Aussie English podcast!You must have seen that viral video of a 'flight attendant' who tied a 'passenger' to his seat because 'he smelled of ah-co-hol' and had 'touched his *****'.I'd like to introduce you mob to the African American Vernacular English - known as Black English, or Ebonics, this is a variety of English largely spoken in urban communities by African Americans.This short video is a treasure trove of real life English phrases that I am sure you have heard of either from watching movies or someone at your local community.So grab a cuppa, join me in this unusual English lesson, and let's widen your English vocabulary!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use LIKE NIGHT AND DAY like an Australian.In today's episode we:Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression "like night and day" means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andA quick story involving my Grandpa, the 1930s, and what happened then like night and day.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English podcast where I talk about German brand names you might be pronouncing wrong!Guten tag! That's German for "good day"!I went down the rabbit hole in YouTube and found this video by German Girl in America (which is now @ Feli From Germany) titled "15 German brands YOU pronounce WRONG!".In today's reaction video, I thought it'd be fun to poke around these pronunciation videos. There is never one correct pronunciation of any word, but by watching these videos, you can see the different ways in which a word can be pronounced. In short, you still learn!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast!I think it's been a month that I've not been making YouTube videos for the Aussie English channel but yeah, I'm back on YT today starting with this lesson on English Expressions.In today's video, let's recap the past 5 English Expressions here on the podcast:Get Out of Someone's Hair - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1122Get the Drift - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1126Knock Yourself Out - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1128A Drop in The Ocean - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1131Be On A Roll - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1134We will also be doing an exercise on changing verb tenses! This is a short exercise for your learn how to change sentences from present tense to future tense.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English in this Walking with Pete episode where I tell you about what's going on in my world and what's planned for Aussie English in 2020!

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Learn Australian English in this Aussie Fact episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I talk about climate change & Australia's future.

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In this episode of the Goss, I chat with my father Ian Smissen about the week's news where we chat about the coronavirus, tennis, and corrupt Australian politicians.

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Learn Australian English in each of these episodes of the Aussie English podcast!Here's another epic chin-wag episode for you mob!Meet Kyrin Down from Brisbane, Australia!Kyrin studied mining engineering at an Australian university. He then went on to work for Rio Tinto, a giant mining company.And all of a sudden, he threw all that away and chose to travel around the globe.He went around South America and Asia, fell in love with someone from Colombia - and he's not even 30 yet!Watch and listen in today to learn what it's like living in Brisbane, what stoicism is about, and why you should not focus on achieving happiness all the time.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you to use THAT'S ALL SHE WROTE.

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Learn Australian English in this interview episode of Aussie English with Dr. Mehdi Bazyar about how to prepare your English before you migrate to Australia!

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Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you to use WALK A MILE IN SOMEONE'S SHOES.

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Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use the expression DONE AND DUSTED like a native speaker.

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In this episode of Aussie English I review the book Holy Shit: A Brief History of Swearing by Melissa Mohr and teach you a bit about the history of swearing in English.

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Learn Australian English in this podcast where I talk about your worst enemy when learning English and how to control it!

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How's it going, you mob?Remember I made a video counting 1 to 100 with an Australian accent last week - hope you guys enjoyed that one.And this time, we're going to focus on pronouncing numbers ending with -teen and -ty!Like, thirteen, fourteen, and thirty, forty, etc.Join me today as I breakdown the pronunciation guide for these special numbers.Towards the end of the video, you will be given an opportunity to practice listening -- listen very carefully, pause and rewind as much as you want, as these numbers are quite tricky to listen to.Don't forget to practice in front of the mirror, say each word clearly, and smile at yourself - you are doing a great job!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of Pete & Kel Talks! These are conversations with my beautiful wife Raquel (or Kel) as we talk about our kids, life as a bicultural family, and the simple joys in between.In this episode, we talk about the birth of our daughter Joana! Over the past couple of episodes, we've been sharing the scary experience of finding out that she is small. She's finally arrived into our lives and we are nothing but overjoyed.Thank you for all the support! And by listening to this episode today, I hope you guys pick up a thing or two about welcoming a new life into the world.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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In this Aussie Fact episode of the Aussie English Podcast I talk to you all about surfing history and Australia, how and when it go here!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast!This is no drill, Victorians, we are on Lockdown #5 😑I took this chance to give you guys an update on how my family has been trying to cope with lockdowns, viruses, and the occassional tantrums. Well, more than occassional, actually. But we'll be getting a cat! I wonder what I'd name it.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY like a native English speaker.

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Welcome to another round of awesome chin-wags here on the Aussie English podcast!Meet the lovely Camille Hanson, an online English teacher, influencers, author, avid language learner, and mum of three.In today's episode, we talk about what it's like being a parent to very young children & what it was like for Camille growing up in the US.You see, she grew in a very cold part of the US called Michigan; like, 6 months of winter every year! That's a lot of snow!We talk about different accents and dialects in the US and what it's like if you've got a very unique accent or dialect and decide to move somewhere, say like California or New York.We also talk about vegetarianism, and language learning - she speaks five languages! She also shares what it was like learning at school versus learning later on in life by yourself.Lastly, we talk about what it's like travelling around the world with three kids whilst also trying to learn languages.Join us today and learn how you can learn many languages from scratch, what a Yooper is, and why vegetarians become vegetarians.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au

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We’re a few days to go before the year ends!Welcome back to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast!In today’s episode, we talk about cancers. Skin cancer, prostate, breast cancer, are some of the more known ones.Dad just got off a bit of cryotherapy - it’s a procedure where doctors use liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove abnormal tissue.It kind of led us to talk about how people get cancer genetically. When one is diagnosed with cancer, we wonder why there is such a stigma attached to it.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this pronunciation episode of the Aussie English Podcast I teach you how to pronounce past participle -ED endings in English!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use the word "ambo" like a fair dinkum Australian!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this interview episode with podcaster and comedian Luke Thompson where we talk about British English, comedy, and the C-bomb!

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about a tasklist for Muck Up Day Celebrations created by 12th Grade boys at Shore School in Sydney. Shocking, vile, and mostly illegal acts were to be completed by students on Muck Up Day, their last day at school. What do you think about the list?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Today, Kel and I talk about her pregnancy, recent baby shower, and the tragic recent event in New Zealand.

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In this interview episode of the Aussie English Podcast I chat with Aiko Hemingway about moving from Japan to Hawaii and starting an English Podcast.

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.We are going to talk about dad's choice of a dead Aussie to be invited to dinner.My dad Ian, my talking buddy here in The Goss series, wants Admiral Arthur Phillip with him on the dinner table.Arthur Phillip is a British admiral who founded the first permanent European colony on the Australian continent. Watch or listen in today why we think Admiral Phillip is a deserving dinner table guest.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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The title sounds a tad morbid, doesn't it? Because it is.There were 63 South African penguins found dead from bee stings around their eyes and flippers - the only parts of their bodies without fur.There were also honeybees found dead on the scene. Do you remember that honeybees die too once they sting something?Apparently, a swarm of bees attacked a waddle of penguins in Simon's Town, Cape Town.In this episode, we discuss the gruesome bee story, a YouTube channel called Mouse Trap Monday, and what jumping jack ants are.

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Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast!Today’s weekend expression is “get the drift”.Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “Did you get my drift?”Today’s episode will teach you all about this expression! I’ll break down the meaning of the words in this expression and give you example sentences that can help you understand more about the expression.I also received a question from Claucunico who asked “How do you pronounce the word ‘satellite’?” Sounds easy to pronounce? Listen and find out 2 ways how to say the word ‘satellite’.And finally, don’t forget to grab a pen and paper towards the end of this episode! Listen to a short clip from the Australian movie Red Dog.See you in the next episode!

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Happy Sunday, you mob! How's your weekend going?In today's episode, we are going to talk about the English expression "sink or swim".We will be talking about the origin of the phrase "sink or swim" and give you example situations where you can use them.Also, I stand corrected regarding The Waltzing Matilda! I received this brilliant email from Karin of Germany where she told me something about "der Walzer" and "die Walz". Apparently, they're different.We will also break down the meaning of the words in the expression and know the meaning of the phrase "flotsam and jetsam" - that's a bonus for you right there!And finally, for the Listening Comprehension exercise, listen carefully to this clip from the Australian TV show Round The Twist.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episode where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!For this episode, we talk about the expression "a bad apple".Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andA quick story involving my Grandpa, the 1930s, and what happened then like night and day.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episodes where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!For this episode, we talk about the expression "chasing rainbows".Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI tell you about the Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Snake - an Australian Aboriginal religious figure.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn advanced English in today's expression episode of Aussie English where I teach you how to use the expression A PET PEEVE like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use the expression PACKED (IN) LIKE SARDINES like an Australian!In today’s episode we:Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression “packed (in) like sardines” means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI tell you what are shark flakes, fish and chips, and different kinds of sharks in Australia.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I talk to you about how to build confidence in English by changing your habits!

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Learn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episodes where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!For this episode, we talk about the expression "buy a lemon".Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI talk about Australia's most ordered soft drink - lemon, lime, and bitters!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In this episode, we talk about COVID in Queensland versus Victoria because Kyrin's up in Queensland. We trade gastro stories and talk about street food in foreign countries and how we've been food poisoned before.We talk about the Spice trade and the Dutch East India Company from the 1700s to 1800s and the miserable lives of sailors. We also talk about what they used to eat, preventing scurvy, that sort of stuff.We talk about the lives of people in the past. You know, what was it like to live in Rome? What did people think when they saw an elephant for the first time that had been, you know, brought to Italy from sub-Saharan Africa?And then lastly, we chat a little bit about swearing in foreign languages and the importance of learning slang so that you can fit in. So, I think you're going to enjoy this episode!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about how Australia's dingo fence removes dingoes but ruins the environment. Yes, this is the 150-kilometer fence that goes across three states designed to keep dingoes away from sheep. This fence has been up since the 1880s and now the environmental ruins it created can be seen from space!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English slang in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use the Aussie slang term "Barbie".

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In this episode of Aussie English I teach you 20+ better ways to say the phrase "I'm Scared" so that you'll sound more natural in English.

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Happy Boxing Day, you guys!So while you're unwrapping those presents, join me today in this Walking With Pete episode!'Tis the season for families, so I took Kel and our kids to my grandparents' farm near Bendigo today.In this episode, I talk about some of the fondest memories I had here: helping out shearing sheep, listening to crazy magpies, and chasing wedgies.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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G'day, you mob!Welcome to this second episode of the Pete's 2c series!My dad Ian Smissen joined me on the show today to have a chin-wag about things you've asked me about.If you have followed the Goss series, you know we talk about pretty much anything and everything.On this episode, we dived into the topic of interracial dating, which continues to raise eyebrows to this day.Especially Caucasian men dating Asian women.As I believe many of you are considering migrating to Australia, how do you feel about that?If you're an Asian, what do you feel when you see Caucasian men in your country dating local women?And if you're a Caucasian guy, how do you see your friends/family/colleagues getting to Asian women?Quite triggering, isn't it?I'd love to know what you think guys!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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In this interview episode of the Aussie English podcast I chat with Polyglot Lukas Van Vyve about how to speak English like a native speaker.

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Learn Australian English in this episode of The Goss where we talk about news in Australia including toilet paper, coronavirus, Australian lions, and more!

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Learn Australian English in this interview episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I talk with Ross McGibbon about why snakes aren't the enemy.

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Australian philanthropists who are spending their money to help save Earth! We learn that these Australian millionaires are setting up foundations around Australia that can help fight climate change.We also talk about IPA - not the International Phonetic Alphabet, because IPA also stands for Indian pale ale. It's a kind of beer loaded with hops so that it survives its long journey from India to Australia.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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G'day, you mob!In today's Australian English Pronunciation lesson, I'm going to teach you the difference between two E sounds: /e/ and /e:/We will begin this lesson with a practice on how to say each sound - listen carefully to the sounds made!I will then give you a set of minimal pairs of words so you can learn how to distinguish each sound. And lastly, stay to the end of this video lesson. Listen to the vowel sounds and determine if it's a short e or long e sound.See you on the next lesson!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English in this episode where I react to a video by Tristan Kunh ‘20 Dirtiest Australian Slang Terms’ and teach you how to use them.

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Learn Australian English in this interview episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I chat with Christian from Canguro English about how to improve your English fluency.

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss!These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about a dog who saved a litter of kittens that were dumped on a snowy road - humanity, where is your heart? Also, we talk about whales that migrate from Antartica to Australia, their dangerous journey, and what gets them stranded.Finally, what do you think is a convict's worst nightmare? It's prison hell so bad that you draw straws on who's to die first.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this new series of interviews with my fitness buddy Marcus Kain!Yes, my best buddy Marcus Kain, a Certified Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, and NLP coach, is back! This time, we are doing a 'health, body & mind' series for you guys.In this second episode (of three), we talk about how some people get eating disorders because of misleading commercial information from the Internet. Marcus opens up today about his own struggle: how he developed bulimia, how it affected his emotions and mental well-being, how he found his mentor, until his wonderful recovery. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Today's a more serious episode of Aussie English where I decided to talk about my recent health scare.Before going to bed the other night I discovered a lump that I'd never noticed before in one of my testicles. I was terrified it could be testicular cancer like anyone who finds a sudden change down there.Here's what I did next and what the result ended up being.My main reason for posting this is to spread awareness about male health. Guys- Check yourself on a regular basis. - Be wary of any changes that you notice.- If you notice something different, see your GP immediately.- It may be embarrassing, but embarrassment is better than the potential alternatives.Cheers!-PeteHere are some useful links to information and videos on this topic:What You Should Know About Testicle Lumps - https://www.healthline.com/health/testicle-lumpTesticular Self Exam Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0eYFW71Vs0Testicular Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Self-Exams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfcxXl9uK_Y

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G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In today's episode, we talk about wishing we could live in other places besides Australia. Like, Europe versus Australia.We wonder how it's like to live somewhere in Europe where you're surrounded by lots of different cultures, languages -- remember what they say about driving through Europe for a couple of hours and you hear the same word said in many different accents?I mean, Australia's a great country, but it's also a solo continent -- it's not like you can take a train or bus to another part of the land and you get a totally different language and culture.We also talk about Japanese culture and how different it is from Australian culture. Do you ever wonder how people in the old ages migrated when there was no modern travel?Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Welcome to this episode of the Aussie English podcast!We got another man of science in the podcast today! This guy like me is another science lover - he got his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and his PhD in Molecular Biology from Carnegie Mellon University.Meet Dr. Dan Wilson, creator of the YouTube channel Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson!In his channel, he debunks the claims of anti vaxxers, the covid deniers, and various misinformation that's circling the Internet.In this second instalment of this 4-part series of interviews, we talk about the technology of different COVID vaccines and how they work. Like how the body's immune system works when injected with a vaccine for fighting disease.How we know the COVID vaccines are safe and effective based on the science. Also, what science has to say about these vaccines, how the scientific method works, and the incentives of scientists and big pharma!We also discuss why the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines are so controversial amongst anti-vaxxers. Lastly, we talk about why, if you could show the vaccines didn't work using science, you'd become the most famous scientist alive today!See you in the next episode!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Goss where we talk about the ethics of zoos, zombie fires in Siberia, and 42,000-year-old worms.

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Learn Australian English in this expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use A KICK IN THE GUTS like a native speaker.

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Learn Australian English by listening to this weekly episode where I teach you all how to use English expressions like an Australian.In today's episode we recap the last 5 English expressions:Clear as mudFly off the handleHands downTurn a blind eyeYour bread and butterWe will again:Breakdown the meaning of the words in these expressionsLearn how to use them in sentencesDiscover what each expression meansListen to examples of the expressions in useImprove your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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I love Karl Stefanovic of TODAY Show Australia!Have you seen that Australian guy surfing innocently while a shark has been flipping around behind him?In today's episode, I am going to show you about the surfing culture in Australia.I got the funny video Hilarious Surfers Have Reporter In Stitches | TODAY Show Australia on my screen and man, Karl's first reaction is priceless.I'll tell you about the much-stereotyped 'surfer dudes' in Australia, and why they always seem to have unkempt beards.Also, I will be talking a bit about sharks in Australia - remember this recent video I did about dangerous animals in Australia? https://youtu.be/17ofTJK6kf0And lastly, I will break down the curious vocabulary these awesome surfer dudes use. Like the use of the slang word 'bro' instead of mate, or saying 'hang in there!' Karl laughing his heart out is so infectious, it gets me every time, haha!Is there an Australian stereotype you would like to know more about? Tell me in the comments!

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you about expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!In this episode, we talk about the expression "always in the shit" - learn what it means and how you can use it.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Victoria (Australia) to be getting a gigantic Tesla-made battery to alleviate power problems. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Here's Part 2!What's going on, guys?Here's another set of these hilarious questions on Reddit!Redditers are being candid on what they think is okay (or acceptable) in their country but completely weird in another. Let's see if Aussies have things in common with people in other countries!Are there any normal things you people do that people from other countries find unusual, like these?Chuck them down in the comments below, and I'll tell you if we got those here in Australia, too!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about honesty system roadside stalls in Tasmania. Farmers have set up boxes of extra produce right next to the road with a money jar next to it. You're supposed to take what you want and put your payment in the jar - honesty store! But some sneaky folks don't really do it that way.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this interview episode of Aussie English where I chat with Ian Carpenter about indigenous history and issues in Australia.

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Learn Australian English in this pronunciation episode where I cover the 15 most common English pronunciation errors Portuguese speakers make.

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In this episode of Aussie English I teach you 27 better ways to say the phrase "I don't know".

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Learn Australian English in this episode of The Goss where we talk about how Australia is handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Learn about Australian English, news, and current affairs in this episode of My Country on the Aussie English Podcast where I talk about Australian weather in 2019.

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Learn Australian English in this Goss episode where I chat with Ian Smissen about the latest news, including stories about Australian magpies and kookaburras.

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Learn Australian English by listening to this conversation with my wife Raquel Soares!In this episode, I sit down with my lovely pregnant wife Kel as we talk about how it's like to move house.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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In this episode of the Aussie English Podcast I teach you how to talk about surfing and the beach in English just like a native speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episodes where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!For this episode, we talk about the expression "a hard nut to crack".Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI tell you about fascinating macadamia nuts -- have you ever had one?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!Our lesson today focuses on Australia's states and territories, including fun facts about them.The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 federated states and 10 federated territories, 3 of which are internal territories.The 6 states are:New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (QLD)South Australia (SA)Tasmania (TAS)Victoria (VIC)Western Australia (WA)And the 3 internal territories are:Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Jervis Bay Territory (ACT)Northern Territory (NT)Yeah, we'll talk about the other 7 external territories in another video, no worries.Did you practice saying the names with me?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_994_FreeWorksheet

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Here's another awesome English expression for you mob!Have you ever been "caught with your pants down"?In this episode, we will be talking about the English expression "caught with your pants down" - sounds naughty, doesn't it?We will be talking about it's possible origin- oh, you'll cringe at this one.I will also be sharing to you an adorably funny story of a deer out in the Australian bushes who encountered men. And of course, we will be talking about invasive deer species in Australia! As usual, I want you to practice using this expression right there in the comments below!Don’t forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_991_FreeWorksheet