Aussie English

Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! In order for you to improve your fluency, and sound like a natural English speaker, you need to have a broad vocabulary. Not just words, but you should also have alternative phrases that you can say so you don't use the same phrase over and over again. In today's video lesson, I am going to teach you 8 better ways to say "I'm sorry" in English. You can now stop saying "I'm sorry" all the time! Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1117_Worksheet 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

G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In this last instalment of the 4-part interview session I had with Mere Mortals' host Kyrin Down, we chat about what we think if genius Albert Einstein is an indigenous Australian. Or what if he and Isaac Newton were never born? We also talk about Guns, Germs and Steel, a book by Jared Diamond that looks at why certain cultures around the world developed what they did when they did, and others didn't. We talk about why different countries and cultures are so different across the globe, despite us all being the same species, Homo sapiens. Why didn't other groups of people invent things like writing or domesticating animals or create economies and innovate like what happened in Europe and Asia over the last few thousand years? Where would we be technologically if it hadn't been for the big wars of the past? What if we hadn't got things like the jet engine, atomic bombs and certain medical procedures where would we be today? What if Einstein

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

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

Welcome back to another Pete's 2c episode! I got my dad Ian Smissen back to do this chin-wag with me today. We've got quite a show of political opinions today where you're going to hear our criticism of Scott "ScoMo" Morrisson, Australia's current prime minister. Exercise your better judgment on this episode; you are going to hear our personal opinions, but we're not trying to make you 'come over to our side'. Other than our discussion about ScoMo's most recent admission that there is a crisis in aged care in Australia, we also talk about Australia's weird weather! ** Want your question featured here on the Pete's 2c Series? Send in your questions to pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **

G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In this third installment of the 4-part interview session I had with Mere Mortals' host Kyrin Down, we chat about what we think of the British royal family and royalty more broadly as an institution. We talk about why some Australians love the royal family, the Australian royalists, where some Aussies absolutely hate them. Or, you know, at the very least, have no interest at all in the royal family. We talk about unearned fame, the Paris Hilton types versus, say, celebrities or rich people who've earnt it. We talk about corrupt countries and their governments, as well as benevolent leaders who take control of the government and then give it back for the good of the country. And then lastly, we talk about why governments of countries like the UK, USA and Australia seemingly are so much less corrupt than countries in places like Asia or Central and South America. We're all the same people and it's just a different part of the world, why ar

Learn English in this newest English Grammar lesson on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, I am going to teach you how to correctly use the articles IS and ARE. There is one simple rule for it, and it has something to do with the subject of your sentence. Subject = who or what you are talking about in the sentence. We will also go through some practice sentences. Listen to how I say the whole sentences because there are some word sounds that link to one another. As always, don't hesitate saying the words or sentences out loud! You are learning and you are doing great! 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

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

Welcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, we talk about a mega millipede found in Australia. A millipede is a crawling insect which is named so because it has so many legs. Despite being called 'millipedes', most species only have 750 legs or so. Until recently, Australian scientists found a Eumillipes persephone to have a whooping 1,300 legs! What if insects can wear shoes? Join us today as we talk about this super millipede and the weird evolution of cave and deep sea creatures. 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

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

Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! How well do you know Australia? Think you know a lot, eh? We are going to test that knowledge today! In today's episode, I got 20 questions for you to test how much you know about Australia's culture, history, and trivia -- it's going to be a ripper, that I tell you! Let me know how you go! Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here

Happy Sunday, everyone! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" -- aahh, a very unique expression, isn't it? Yeah, I'd say I don't hear it much from people outside of Australia and I am excited to tell you all about it today. I will also be answering a question from Jodie from China. She asks "Could you please tell me what was the difference between 'here you go' and 'there you go'?" An excellent question! So definitely tune in to hear my answer for that. As always, I will break down the words in the expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" and give you example situations where you may use the expression. And finally, find a quiet place, grab a pen and paper because I will be playing a clip from the classic Australian movie Crocodile Dundee. 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.co

G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In today's episode, we talk about my family's plans to (finally) travel to Brazil and how crazy it is to make a lot of considerations because we'll be traveling with 2 children now. We wonder how it is for people with big families - did you know that there was a woman who gave birth to 69 children?! How do you handle children that many? Must be a pandemonium on a daily basis! And lastly, we also talk about losing friends when you start to get older. I'm sure some of you can relate to losing contact with friends when you start having children because they start having their own families too. 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

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

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

Happy Sunday, you mob! Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on. No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble! In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on". I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase, as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression. I will also be answering a question from Chairuladi. He asks about the difference between saying "there isn't" and "there is an" - listen closely how I pronounce both phrases! And finally, I will play a clip from the popular Australian kids' TV show Bluey. As an adult, I find myself addicted to it; it's very clever and has witty humour. The parents are hilarious! 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

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 koo

The whole nation of Australia is gripped with the latest Novak 'NoVax' Djokovic saga! Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic flew to Australia to play in the 10th Australian Open. But because he is unvaccinated (possibly still at the time of this episode coming out), he got sent home! He's a great tennis player and all, but the Australian government won't allow unvaccinated people into the country. Join us today as we talk about what we think about the Aussie government denying Djokovic entry into the country. 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

Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something". As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety. I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it? I will also be giving out example situations where you can possibly use the expression. And finally, try to figure out this phrase from the blockbuster movie Finding Nemo! See you in the next 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

Here's an exciting interview episode for you, guys! Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry, an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD. He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years! Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious. 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 Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!