Aussie English
Pete Smissen
G’day and welcome to the Aussie English podcast.I’m Pete Smissen and my objective here is to teach you guys the English spoken down under. Whether you plan to travel, to work or to live in Australia or you just have an interest in our culture, history and spoken dialect of English. You have come to the right place. And whether you aim to speak English like a true blue Aussie or you just want to be able to understand “what the flippin’ hell we’re on about when we’re havin’ a yarn”. You have come to the right place.If you listen to this podcast you will learn: •A ton of Aussie slang and vocabulary,•Heaps of terms and expressions, •And a bunch about Australian history and culture.So kick back, grab a cuppa and enjoy Aussie English!
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May 15, 2016 • 8min
Ep048: Expression - To Have Ants In One's Pants
Send us a textIn today's episode I explain how to use another common English expression, "To have ants in one's pants" more commonly used as "To have ants in your pants".
May 13, 2016 • 7min
Ep047: Expression - To Pig Out (On Something)
Send us a textIn this episode I explain what the expression "to pig out" or "to pig out on something" means, as well as how and when to use it.Get the full PDF transcript at www.theaussieenglishpodcast.com
May 12, 2016 • 11min
Ep046: Expression - Like Water Off A Duck's Back
Send us a textIn this episode I cover the expression "Like water off a duck's back", what it means as well as when and how to use it. Check out www.theaussieenglishpodcast.com for the full PDF transcript for this episode.
May 10, 2016 • 10min
Ep045: Expression - To Cut To The Chase
Send us a textIn this episode I explain what the expression "To Cut To The Chase" means, and how it often follows the expression from Ep044 "To Beat Around The Bush".
May 7, 2016 • 4min
Aussie Chin-wags: Ep006 - What's Your Favourite Slang Word Or Expression?
Send us a textAussie Chin-wags: Ep006 - What's Your Favourite Slang Word Or Expression? by Aussie English
May 7, 2016 • 4min
Aussie Chin-wags: Ep005 - What Are Aussie Stereotypes That Are True?
Send us a textAussie Chin-wags: Ep005 - What Are Aussie Stereotypes That Are True? by Aussie English
May 7, 2016 • 4min
Aussie Chin-wags: Ep004 - What Are Aussie Stereotypes That Aren't True?
Send us a textAussie Chin-wags: Ep004 - What Are Aussie Stereotypes That Aren't True? by Aussie English
May 7, 2016 • 14min
Ep044: Expression - To Beat Around The Bush
Send us a textEp044: Expression - To Beat Around The Bush by Aussie English
May 6, 2016 • 4min
Aussie Chin-Wags: Ep003 - What Do Aussies Do In Winter?
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May 6, 2016 • 2min
Aussie Chin-Wags: Ep002 - What Do Aussies Do In Summer?
Send us a textWatch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkST1m4XpJU
