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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Mar 8, 2021 • 22min
AE 866 - Top 5 Tips For Speaking English Like A Native
Send us a textLearn Australian English by watching this special episode where I answer one of my followers' question: How can I improve my grammar in conversations?Thanks to Azalia who sent me this awesome question via Instagram! In this episode, I share to you 5 great tips on how you can be comfortable in everyday English conversations.This is a value-packed episode where you:- learn why you don't have to follow English grammar rules all the time- learn the difference between formal and informal English conversations (and when to use them)- learn what kind of content you should watch (or listen to) to learn how to speak naturally- learn how you can use learning techniques to improve daily- learn what is reflective practice and how it can hugely boost your progressEmbrace your mistakes, keep a positive mindset, and always be learning!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Mar 6, 2021 • 1h 27min
AE 865 - Interview: From Working for Coke in Mexico to Starting a Business in Australia with Paulina Bravo
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this awesome interview episode with Paulina Bravo!In this episode, I chat with the amazing Paulina who migrated from Mexico to Australia. Wanting to grow more, she felt the need to move out. Funnily, she studied English as a Second Language successfully and was even put in an advanced group. To her surprise, she could not understand anyone when she landed in Australia!Listen to her wonderful first-hand advice about the best way to learn English.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Mar 5, 2021 • 4min
AE 863 - Aussie Slang: Always In The Shit
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you about expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!In this episode, we talk about the expression "always in the shit" - learn what it means and how you can use it.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Mar 2, 2021 • 24min
AE 861 - The Goss: Harnessing Citizen Science to Save the Platypus & Other Native Animals
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 citizen science and how it is saving platypus and echidnas around Australia.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Feb 28, 2021 • 22min
AE 860 - Expression: Packed In Like Sardines
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use the expression PACKED (IN) LIKE SARDINES like an Australian!In today’s episode we:Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression “packed (in) like sardines” 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 what are shark flakes, fish and chips, and different kinds of sharks in Australia.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Feb 27, 2021 • 55min
AE 859 - Interview: Dieting Myths, Psychology, & the Importance of Good Nutrition with Marcus Kain
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening as I interview Marcus Kain, Speed and Fitness Coach at Melbourne Storm! You might recall that he's my first ever interview! He's my oldest friend ever and we actually went to high school together.In this episode, we talk about nutrition psychology and how to really live a healthy life.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Feb 26, 2021 • 4min
AE 856 - Aussie Slang: All The Go/Rage
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use "All The Go or All The Rage" like a fair dinkum Australian!In this episode, we talk about the expression “all the go” and "all the rage" - learn what it means and how you can use it.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Feb 25, 2021 • 31min
AE 855 - The Goss: When Muck Up Day Celebrations Go Too Far
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 a tasklist for Muck Up Day Celebrations created by 12th Grade boys at Shore School in Sydney. Shocking, vile, and mostly illegal acts were to be completed by students on Muck Up Day, their last day at school. What do you think about the list?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Feb 23, 2021 • 17min
AE 853 - The Goss: Ultra-Black Fish Whose Skin Absorbs 99.9% of Light
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 ultra-black fish! These weird fish species were recently discovered off the Monterey coast in California, USA. Interesting fishes, aren't they?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Feb 21, 2021 • 19min
AE 852 - Expression: A Smart Cookie
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I teach you how to use the expression A SMART COOKIE like an Australian!In today's episode we:Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression "a smart cookie" means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI talk about Tim Tams - Australia's #1 biscuit! (Bickies, yeah!)Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
