Aussie English

Send us a textHey, you mob!I got another Tristan Kunh video here to review!This time, he rattles off 10 things that Americans don't like about Australia -- or at least him.I'd say he's got a point on some of them, but sheesh, the others are just ... Well, for one thing, we really do have turtle-net here. Notoriously slow.And we got sky-high prices on cigarettes. Yes. It's AUD $36.00 for a pack of red 20s Marlboros here.But whinge about getting fined for not wearing a helmet? The government here does care for its constituents.Is there anything YOU don't like about Australia? Would you tell me in the comments below? Let's see if we'd agree on something.

Send us a textLearn about Australia's rich culture here on the Aussie English podcast!In this episode of The Goss, I talk to my dad about the incredible life of Bennelong.Woollarawarre Bennelong is an Aboriginal Australian who served as an interlocutor -- someone who informally explains the views of a government and also can relay messages back to a government. This remarkable Australian was one of the first native Australians to learn English, and as such, served as a bridge between Europeans and Aboriginal Australians.There was also a story that he was going to meet King George III at some point. Imagine wearing very different clothes, getting into a very big boat, and leaving your home to meet someone from the other side of the world.Imagine how valiant he must have been to do all this! Have you considered moving to another country which is very different from where you grew up? Tell me about it!

Send us a textHappy weekend, you guys!Here's our weekly dabble with English expressions!In today's episode, I will be teaching you about the English expression "in the same boat".We will discuss the "historical" origin of this expression as well as how to use it in real English conversations.I'll also tell you about an Aussie guy who hangs out at Lake Wellington in Victoria. He found a surprising creature in his boat one day.Finally, I will tell you about Jessica Watson, the youngest person to sail SOLO, non-stop around the world!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉

Send us a textWhat's going on, guys?I found these hilarious questions on Reddit!Redditors are being candid on what they think is okay (or acceptable) in their country but completely weird in another.Let's see if Aussies have things in common with people in other countries!#1 Men and women naked in a sauna#2 Milk in bags#3 Mandatory voting#4 Money for water#5 Tipping in restos#6 Chopping off the tip#7 Beer before work#9 Mail's here!#10 Smokos#11 Young wine connoisseurs#12 Victoria Bitter's SecretAre there any normal things you people do that people from other countries find unusual, like these?Chuck them down in the comments below, and I'll tell you if we got those here in Australia, too!

Send us a textLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang word "billy".Well, here's a fun slang word to learn about - the word "billy" can have 2 meanings!No, it's not a nickname for some guy named William.Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us a textHere's another excellent way for you to learn Australian English - the news!In 2016, this live interview came up on The TODAY show, a morning talk show on the Nine Network.Since then, it has gone viral due to how this Aussie bloke told a reporter about how a wayward driver ruined his mate's mom's fish and chips shop.Man, their conversation has a lot going on!Let's learn what Daniel McConnell says in the interview, which has been dubbed The Aussiest Interview Ever!

Send us a textIt's been a while, you guys!The Goss is back today to talk about Australia's recent lockdowns.In this episode, we talk about how Australia experienced it's 5th 'lockdown' series.Despite many people becoming anxious about staying indoors, my dad & regular co-host Ian Smissen have picked up some useful advice from Australian singer Keith Urban regarding dealing with helplessness.

Send us a textHere's another awesome interview with another awesome Australian!Meet Professor Euan Ritchie of Deakin University, Australia!You may remember him in Episode AE 657: Interview: Australia’s Wildlife Extinction Crisis with Professor Euan Ritchie where we talked about the 2020 Australia bushfires.He's back to tell us more about Australia's ecosystems, which, according to their study, are on the brink of collapse.We discuss how climate change is affecting Australia's 19 ecosystems, how habitat destruction and urbanisation have contributed to this problem, and what we can all do to help conserve the environment.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us a textHere's another superb advanced English pronunciation lesson for you guys!In this episode, I am going to teach you the difference between the /ɔ/ and /oː/ sounds.The /ɔ/ sound is more formally known as the open-mid back rounded vowel.On the other hand, the /oː/ sound is known as the close-mid back rounded vowel.Let's call them the long and short O sounds of the Australian English pronunciation key.First, I will teach you how to say words with the /ɔ/ sound.Then, I will teach you how to say words with the /oː/ sound.We will then practice saying minimal pairs -- yes, like cock vs cork!And finally, listen up well because I will give you an exercise to see if you can identify the long and short O sounds with some selected words.Hope this video helps you guys!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1001_FreeWorksheetNeed to level up your English speaking skills? Check this awesome deal here 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us a textCan you believe it? THIS is Aussie English's 1000th episode! 🥳Cheers to everyone who has been involved with the Aussie English episodes — from my parents who would lovingly come onto the podcast, the awesome experts I’ve interviewed, you guys who shared your experiences moving into Australia — and to the loyal podcast listeners, the raving YouTube viewers, fans who've donated to the podcast and bought the merch, and those of you who've bought my products, my biggest thanks goes to all of you!So, in this episode, I tell you a bit about when and how I started the Aussie English podcast. And brag a bit about the Aussie English audience out there – yes, including YOU!I then hand things over to a number of Academy members who I invited onto the podcast for episode 1000 to share a bit about themselves, where they're from, what languages they speak, and why they're learning Aussie English!To celebrate this huge milestone, I've got a special offer for the Premium Podcast.If you join up this week, you'll get your first month's access to the Premium Podcast for FREEThat's right. 🥳 30 days free access to the Premium Podcast! 🥳The Premium Podcast membership gives you access to all 1000 episodes, their transcripts, the Premium Podcast transcript reader, video lessons, bonus episodes, and more!Sign up here: www.aussieenglish.com.au/podcastOnce again, cheers to you, and everyone else who've been a part of the Aussie English podcast -- and 🥂 here's to another thousand more in the future!See you in the next episode!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!