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!
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2023 • 22min
AE 1242 - Expression: Sell Yourself Short
The podcast explores the meaning of 'selling yourself short' and the importance of recognizing your abilities. It discusses the origin of the expression and gives examples of undervaluing oneself. They also discuss the pronunciation of 'to sell yourself short' and connected speech patterns. The episode introduces a discount, accent practice, and a listening comprehension exercise.
Dec 3, 2023 • 21min
AE 1241 - Expression: A One-Trick Pony
The host shares his weekend trip experience in Melbourne, exploring the meanings of 'hay' and the expression 'a one-trick pony'. They discuss the idiom's origin, pronunciation, and provide examples. They also recommend an Australian pronunciation course and a TV show.
Nov 26, 2023 • 20min
AE 1240 - Expression: Warts and all
In this podcast, the host discusses the meaning and origin of the expression 'warts and all'. They explore the usage of 'though' in informal English and provide a bonus joke. There is also an Australian pronunciation exercise and a discount code for an English course that includes tongue twisters. Additionally, they talk about a TV show set in Australia where people survive in the wilderness.
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Nov 19, 2023 • 29min
AE 1239 - Pete's 2c: Dating Culture in Australia
Discussion on Australia's dating culture with a focus on paying for dates. Exploring different dog breeds and responsibilities of ownership. Observations on Australian politics and daily routines. Sharing personal preferences and funny stories.
Nov 12, 2023 • 22min
AE 1238 - Expression: Take Something At Face Value
The podcast discusses Australian slang term 'bludger' and its usage, explores the pun behind why money is called 'dough', delves into the meanings of 'knead' and 'take something at face value', and covers the pronunciation of 'take something at face value' and the TV show Barons.
Nov 5, 2023 • 18min
AE 1237 - Expression: Do The Honours
The podcast discusses celebrating Halloween with kids, the influence of friends on children, Australia's national colours, the adoption of green and gold, the expression 'do the honours', performing social duties, pronunciation and usage of 'honour' in Australian English.
Oct 29, 2023 • 19min
AE 1236 - Expression: Wax Lyrical
The podcast discusses the pun in a joke about drilling holes and bolting metal together. They explore the expression 'to wax lyrical' and its origin. They also talk about the pronunciation of auxiliary verbs and recommend a horror film.
Oct 22, 2023 • 18min
AE 1235 - Expression: It's Now or Never
In this podcast, the hosts discuss strategies for understanding broad accents on the phone, share humorous anecdotes, and explore the meaning of the expression 'it's now or never'. They also provide guidance on using the expression and discuss pronunciation techniques for the word 'said' to sound more like an Australian.
Oct 15, 2023 • 19min
AE 1234 - Expression: Go For Broke
The podcast discusses topics such as the recent weather in Australia, language meetups for English practice, the expression 'go for broke', pronunciation tips for the word 'went', and a clip from the movie Top End Wedding.
Oct 13, 2023 • 23min
AE 1233 - The Goss: The Voice. Are You Voting YES or NO?
The podcast discusses the upcoming voice referendum and media bias. It explores the frustration with misleading arguments against Indigenous recognition and the motivations behind opposing political views. The proposal of adding an Indigenous voice to the Constitution is covered, along with mandatory voting. The hosts emphasize the importance of Indigenous people having a say and express frustration with misinformation.
