

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!
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May 23, 2021 • 15min
AE 924 - WWP: eBay, Photography, and Penguins
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast! Finally! It's been awhile since I actually "walked" while recording this new "Walking With Pete" episode.I got a rush of outdoors this day and tell you about these special lenses that I've been looking for. Have you checked the episodes with the new studio? Let me know what you think!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

May 21, 2021 • 3min
AE 922 - Aussie Slang: Aussie Salute
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!In this episode, we talk about the Aussie slang phrase "Aussie salute". 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!

May 19, 2021 • 34min
AE 920 - The Goss: 20 Things Never to Do in Australia
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about 20 things you should NEVER do in Australia! Yes, because like any culture, there are some things we don't really appreciate. And here's a teaser for you: don't ank an Australian for the nearest Starbucks. Yeah, that popular coffee chain is not exactly all the rage here. Do so and you earn a nasty retort, mind you. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

May 16, 2021 • 20min
AE 919 - Expression: Chasing Rainbows
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episodes where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!For this episode, we talk about the expression "chasing rainbows".Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI tell you about the Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Snake - an Australian Aboriginal religious figure.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

May 15, 2021 • 1h 21min
AE 918 - Interview: Fake Natties, Juiced Up Celebrities, & Male Body Image Issues with Marcus Kain
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this new series of interviews with my fitness buddy Marcus Kain!Hey there, you mob! Meet Marcus Kain, or Muzz as I know him, is a certified nutrition, strength & conditioning coach. He's been helping me with my work out and I got him here on the podcast to talk about health and fitness topics.In this third episode (of three), we talk about fake natties. Yep, sounds like patties, the food! But actually a fake natty (plural = fake natties) is short for "fake natural". This is a term for bodybuilders who don't tell other people that they use steroids or performance-enhancing drugs. I mean, that's fine if they're ashamed of doing so but they claim that they're clean, that they don't use steroids at all, so that's where we draw the line.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

May 14, 2021 • 3min
AE 916 - Aussie Slang: Aussie
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!In this episode, we talk about the Aussie slang word "Aussie". 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!

May 9, 2021 • 18min
AE 915 - 9 Tips To Build Fluency In English
Learn practical strategies for improving fluency in English, including focusing on listening comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, and common phrases. Discover the importance of building good habits, improvising, and seeking feedback to enhance overall fluency and confidence in English.

May 7, 2021 • 3min
AE 914 - Aussie Slang: At The Drop Of A Hat
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!In this episode, we talk about the Aussie slang phrase "at the drop of a hat". 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!

May 2, 2021 • 59min
AE 913 - Interview: Nutrition, Eating Disorders, and Marcus Kain’s Fitness Journey
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this new series of interviews with my fitness buddy Marcus Kain!Yes, my best buddy Marcus Kain, a Certified Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, and NLP coach, is back! This time, we are doing a 'health, body & mind' series for you guys.In this second episode (of three), we talk about how some people get eating disorders because of misleading commercial information from the Internet. Marcus opens up today about his own struggle: how he developed bulimia, how it affected his emotions and mental well-being, how he found his mentor, until his wonderful recovery. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Apr 30, 2021 • 3min
AE 911 - Aussie Slang: At Any Tick Of The Clock
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!In this episode, we talk about the Aussie slang phrase "at any tick of the clock". 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!