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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Mar 31, 2016 • 13min
Ep028: Expression - A Chug, To Chug, To Chug Along
This podcast explores the various meanings and usage of the word 'chug' in different contexts and as a response to 'how's it going?'. It also delves into the expression 'chugging along' in Australian English and its significance in conversations.
Mar 29, 2016 • 7min
Ep027 - Slang Words For Men & Women
The podcast discusses slang words for men and women in Australian English, including terms like fella, bloke, sheila, chick, and broad. It explores the meaning, usage, and regional differences of these words.
Mar 29, 2016 • 20min
Ep026 - Slang Word "Bloody" - Different Ways To Say "To Be Broken"
Aussie English expert, guest_name_1, talks about the slang word "bloody" in Australian English, its different uses, and examples from TV ads. They also explore various slang words for something broken or malfunctioning, such as 'cactus' and 'buggered'.
Mar 24, 2016 • 8min
Ep025 - Different Ways To Say "to Steal"
The podcast explores different Australian slang terms for stealing like 'flog' and 'pinch', and provides examples for each term. It also teaches synonyms for 'steal' such as 'swipe' and 'rob' and how to use them in different contexts.
Mar 23, 2016 • 11min
Ep024 - Slang Terms - Ripper & Beauty
This podcast explores Australian slang terms for expressing excitement and approval, such as 'you little beauty' and 'what a ripper'. Learn about the meanings and usage of these terms, as well as other expressions like 'good job' and 'well done'. Discover how using these slang terms can enhance communication in Australia.
Mar 22, 2016 • 8min
Announcement Episode - Manuscripts and Aussie English Book Idea
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Mar 22, 2016 • 14min
Ep023 - Interview With John About How To Politely Call Someone An Idiot
Send us a textwww.facebook.com/theaussieenglishpodcast I chat to John in this episode about all the different ways Aussies can politely call someone an idiot.
Mar 19, 2016 • 15min
Ep022 - Polite Ways To Call Someone An 'idiot'
Send us a textIn this episode I go over a number of different ways that you can call someone an 'idiot'. - idiot- moron- numpty- dipstick- twit- twat- doofus- numbskull- galah- bogan- dill- dag- airhead- dimwitNone of these are particularly rude, and I use quite a lot on a daily basis whether I'm seriously calling someone an idiot or using words in an endearing sense such as "dag" when someone has done something silly or stupid that I think is funny and we're both laughing together about it.As I say in at the end of the episode guys I would be careful not to go around using these like crazy in every situation, particularly formal situations, but at the same time they are the kinds of words you will hear a lot in informal and friendly situations. So I think it's important to have some awareness of what they mean and when they will be used.
Mar 16, 2016 • 18min
Ep021 - Walking with Pete - A little chat about language learning and the difficulties we all face
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Mar 15, 2016 • 14min
Ep020 - Pronunciation - Needa - Godda - Havda - Expression - Like A Stunned Mullet
Send us a textToday we'll learn a little about the way the pronunciation of the following words change as Australians speak more rapidly.Need to --> NeedaHave to --> Havta/HavdaGot to --> Gotta/GoddaNote: these changes in pronunciation only take place when these present tense verbs are followed by an infinitive verb, e.g. "I have to go" --> "I havda go".If these words are followed by the number two, e.g. I have two dogs, even though "have to" and "have two" sound exactly the same the pronunciation does not change in the case of "have two" and you would always say "I have two dogs".Examples in this lesson:I need to go to the shops to buy food.I needa go to the shops to buy food.I have to get up early tomorrow.I havta get up early tomorrowI havda get up early tomorrowI’ve got to go to work at 8pm.I’ve gotta go to work at 8pm.I’ve godda go to work at 8pm.He needs to get ready to leave.He needsda get ready to leave.She has to work late tonight.She hasda work late tonight.He’s got to kick a lot of goals in the game.He’s godda kick a lot of goals in the game.Second section, e.g. "need to" or "need two":I need to go to the shopsI needa go to the shopsI need two hours to finish the essay.I need two hours to finish the essay.I have two friends on FacebookI have two friends on FacebookI have to be there by lunchtimeI havta be there by lunchtimeI’ve got two dogs.I’ve got two dogs.I’ve got to ask you something.I’ve gotta ask you something.Expression: "Like a stunned mullet".You look like a stunned mulletShe was walking around like a stunner mullet
