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Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Aussie English podcast!We got another man of science in the podcast today! This guy like me is another science lover - he got his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and his PhD in Molecular Biology from Carnegie Mellon University.Meet Dr. Dan Wilson, creator of the YouTube channel Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson!In his channel, he debunks the claims of anti vaxxers, the covid deniers, and various misinformation that's circling the Internet.In this first instalment of this 4-part series of interviews, we talk about anti vaxxers and Covid conspiracy theories. He also shares his background as a conspiracy theorist himself!Then we talk about how different countries have dealt with covid, good and bad. Finally, he explains why he believes science-related communication is very important.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

Send us a textWelcome 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_WorksheetIs 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

Send us a textG'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 and Newton hadn't been born would someone else have come up with their theories of relativity and gravity? How are we going to look back at COVID?Which countries did well or poorly in their dealing with the pandemic? You know, what's hindsight going to give us? And lastly, crazy inventions of the past made by geniuses' way ahead of their time, things like the Jaquet-Droz automata and the Antikythera mechanism.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

Send us a textG'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

Send us a textWelcome 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

Send us a textWelcome 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 **

Send us a textG'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 aren't we all exactly the same government with exactly the same system and the exact same amount of corruption?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

Send us a textLearn 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

Send us a textHappy 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

Send us a textWelcome 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