Aussie English

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!

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 "biffo".Don't get yourself in a "biffo"!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 textHave you always been thinking of what to say in everyday, English conversations?Or you want to sound natural when talking to other people in English?Here are 5 expressions for you to level up your English!Belly of the BeastHave BallsHave A Bone To Pick WithCheat DeathCaught With Your Pants DownAs usual, give me a sentence using one, or ALL, of the expressions I used in this episode. Chuck them down there in the comments below, and I'll see you in the next episode!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_998_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us a textHere is another advanced English lesson for you guys!I bet you are all familiar with the English language auxiliary verbs HAS and HAVE. However, I learned that some English speakers get into trouble with contracting these auxiliary verbs with their correct pronouns. I mean, you might have heard someone say "has we" or "have she" - yeah, not correct, mates.Today, I will teach you the correct contractions of HAS and HAVE + pronouns!First, we will start by breaking down the pronunciation of the auxiliary verb + pronoun pairs.Then, I'll be giving you 3 example sentences on how to use them.And finally, we'll practice together saying the HAS and HAVE with their corresponding pronouns.Did you practice saying these English contractions with me?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_997Need to level up your English speaking skills? Check this awesome deal here 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

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 phrase "a bit of alright".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 textI am going to tell you all about the English expression "more than you bargained for"!Hmm, I wonder if you've heard someone use this before?Oh, and caution. This is wrong: "more than WHAT you bargained for" -- remove the 'what'.We are going to break the expression down on its literal meaning, tell you the real meaning, and how you can use it in your daily conversations. I am also going to tell you about sea snakes! Yes, the charming but venomous slithering snakes living in the ocean. And find out what happened to some guy who just went to the loo but ended up in the hospital.Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_995_FreeWorksheet

Send us a textLearn English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!Our lesson today focuses on Australia's states and territories, including fun facts about them.The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 federated states and 10 federated territories, 3 of which are internal territories.The 6 states are:New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (QLD)South Australia (SA)Tasmania (TAS)Victoria (VIC)Western Australia (WA)And the 3 internal territories are:Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Jervis Bay Territory (ACT)Northern Territory (NT)Yeah, we'll talk about the other 7 external territories in another video, no worries.Did you practice saying the names with me?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_994_FreeWorksheet

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 "berko".Do you know anyone who's "berko"?I bet you do!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 textYes, I just got vaccinated - and I got the AstraZeneca vaccine. This Covid pandemic has a lot going on, causing people to fret about their health and lives.I am no different.We're all surrounded by too much information and it can be tough to sort through, process, then decide what to do.As a man of science, I feel that this is my way to tell you guys about getting vaccinated, and to give you an idea of what to expect from getting the vaccination.I hope this video helps!

Send us a textHere's another awesome English expression for you mob!Have you ever been "caught with your pants down"?In this episode, we will be talking about the English expression "caught with your pants down" - sounds naughty, doesn't it?We will be talking about it's possible origin- oh, you'll cringe at this one.I will also be sharing to you an adorably funny story of a deer out in the Australian bushes who encountered men. And of course, we will be talking about invasive deer species in Australia! As usual, I want you to practice using this expression right there in the comments below!Don’t forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_991_FreeWorksheet