Aussie English

Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1211_Worksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1211 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auI'm back, guys! I'm sorry for missing last week's episode. Life got a bit hectic, and got a bit of a cold, but rest assured, I'm back on track and ready to dive into another exciting session!One of the frequently asked questions I get is about Australian TV shows worth watching. So, I'm giving you 8 Australian TV shows that will not only entertain you but also expose you to the rich Australian culture. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies, these shows offer a diverse range of storytelling. Trust me, you won't want to miss them!We'll also be talking about the English expression "to have an axe to grind." Ever wondered where this phrase comes from? I'll delve into its origin and provide examples of how it can be used in day-today conversations. Whether it's expressing disagreements with colleagues, dealing with jealousy in personal relationships, or handling unfair situations, this expression has got you covered!We'll also take a moment to discuss a grammar point: contracting "have" to "have got." I'll explain when and how to use this contraction, to make sure you feel confident in your English language skills. Learning grammar can be fun, and I'm here to make sure you enjoy the process!And lastly, for our Listening Exercise, I've got you a clip from the popular Australian TV show, "Kath and Kim"! Sharpen your ears in this listening exercise to put your comprehension skills to the test. Remember, you can always play and repeat!My aim is to make learning English an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you guys. So, keep listening, keep learning, and keep exploring the English language!Grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1210👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auIn today's episode, I ask ChatGPT to write me a short story about undercover agents on a mission to save the world!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1209_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1209 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast! It's great to have you here with me again today!I've got an interesting show for you today. Today's lesson is going to be about the meaning and usage of the popular expression "the whole nine yards." This phrase has a fascinating history behind it! So, if you're interested in learning more about this expression, be sure to tune in!I've also received a question from one of my listeners, and we'll be tackling it head-on in this episode. We'll be exploring the tricky pronunciation of the word "definitely." It's such a common word in the English language but listen very well as pronouncing this simple word is not easy at all, so you won't want to miss this segment!So, sit back, relax, and let's get started. By the end of this episode, you'll be one step closer to mastering the English language.Don't forget to tune in next week for another episode!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1208 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auFor this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my beautiful wife Kel about her experience finding a job in Australia. At first, after having Noah and Joana, she had trouble finding a job that suits her qualifications and schedule. Today, she talks about her journey and how she applied for many jobs before finding the right fit.Kel also shares some awesome tips on how to balance work and family life, and how to choose the right workplace based on your commute time. She also highlights the importance of English proficiency in the workplace as a non-native speaker.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for work opportunities in Australia. Kel's insights and experiences (and funny slip-up stories) are sure hits for you and you won't want to miss out on her tips and tricks.So, grab your headphones and tune in to today's episode of the Aussie English Podcast now. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode!See you in the next episode!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1207_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1207👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to our weekly episode! Today, I'm going to talk about the expression 'drag your feet'. First, I'll define the words in the expression then move on to the meaning of the expression. To practice using this phrase, find a quiet space where you can repeat it with me a few times. Remember to say it slowly and clearly, emphasizing the 'drag' and 'feet' sounds. Listen in as there's a bonus lesson on Contracting Words in this episode!And as a listening exercise, try writing down what was said in this audio clip from the new Netflix series Wellmania. Pay attention to the words and try to catch any expressions or idioms you might hear.Thank you for joining me today, and I hope you found this episode helpful. Keep practicing, and I'll see you again next week!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1206 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auG'day, you mob! Welcome back to this weekly episode on the Aussie English podcast. And yes, you read that right - today's episode was made by an AI!AI, or artificial intelligence is really making the wave these days. You can pretty much AI-fy anything now - from online articles, to visual art, and now even human voice! For some, it can be hard to wrap their head around this kind of tech. And so I got on ChatGPT and Eleven Labs for an excellent episode today!No, this episode description wasn't made by an AI. 😆 Thanks for listening today, don't forget to send me what you thought of this episode!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1205_FREEWorksheet👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1205 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auG'day, mate! Today's weekly Aussie English expression episode is about the phrase "get your hopes up".In today's episode, I talk about my plant shopping experience, without not telling Kel! Eek! Anyway, I also answer a listener's question of what is my favourite English & Portuguese words.Next up, I also share a hilarious joke about the "satisfactory" factory that I think you'll enjoy!As always, I provide an explanation of the phrase "to get your hopes up" and its definition as becoming enthusiastic about something that may not happen.To help you understand the phrase better, I give out examples of how the phrase "get your hopes up" applies in dating and with pets -- yes, I mean Peaches, our cat. There are pronunciation tips that I think will be helpful for you, too.Lastly, there's a listening and writing comprehension exercise using a clip from the TV show "Koala Man." I hope that you find this exercise fun and useful for improving your listening skills!Thanks for always tuning in to the Aussie English Podcast. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the episodes, and to bringing you more language learning content in future episodes!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1204_FREEWorksheet👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1204 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auIn this week's episode, we're going to be exploring the expression 'beat yourself up.' But before we dive into the lesson, I wanted to share a quick joke with you. It's about two deaf men who are fighting - don't worry, the joke isn't unfair, and it's all in good fun. So, be ready to laugh and learn!Throughout the episode, I'll be giving examples of how to use the expression 'beat yourself up.' I also want you to join me in practicing how to say it correctly and pay close attention to the connecting words and sounds in the phrases.To help with your listening comprehension, make sure you have downloaded & printed this episode's worksheet to take notes as you listen! Today audio clip is from the Australian comedy-drama series Five Bedrooms.Thanks again for being a valued listener, and hope to see you in the next episode!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1203 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to another exciting episode of Pete's 2c! Hope you're doing well and enjoying the podcast. I really appreciate your continued support and love for the Aussie English podcast.Firstly, I want to thank you for giving positive feedback on the new Aussie Accents 30-day Challenge Course. Can't wait to see how you go, and I'm thrilled to know that you're all finding it helpful.On today's episode, I'll be answering questions from my Instagram followers. I  got interesting questions here, including the perennial debate: Do Aussies say cookies or biscuits? Tune in to find out!I'll also be talking about the top five most difficult words to pronounce in English, like "anaesthetist," "Worcestershire," "mischievous," and "quinoa." Hope this helps you improve your pronunciation skills and sound like a native speaker.Now, if you're planning a road trip in Australia, I got you covered! I'll be talking about the best places to visit, like the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Forest, the Kimberleys, Nullarbor Plain, the Great Ocean Road, Tasmania Island, and the Blue Mountains.Finally, I'll be answering one of the most frequently asked questions: What is the best city to live in Australia? Although it's hard to say, I do have good suggestions today.Thanks again for listening! See you in the next episode!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1202_FREEWorksheet👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1202 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast! I am thrilled to share with you the latest episode today, where we dive into the meaning of the English expression "live your best life".In this episode, I break down the expression and provide examples of how to use it in sentences. Join me in practicing saying the expression and listen closely to the dialogue from the TV series Rake. I am sure you will find it interesting and fun!Also, I am going to answer a question from one of our listeners, Sahar. Sahar asked how I feel when a colleague can't speak English fluently. My answer might surprise you, so be sure to listen to it because it can help others understand the importance of language diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Finally, don't forget to check out the new Aussie Accents 30 Day Challenge! This course is designed to help you improve your understanding of Australian English accents, and I can't wait to hear how it goes for you!Thank you for listening to our podcast, and I hope you enjoy this latest episode. Don't forget to share your feedback and thoughts with us on our social media channels. See you in the next episode!If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***