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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Jan 12, 2021 • 31min
AE 807 - The Goss: Fatherhood & Being a First-Time Parent in Dad's Era vs Mine
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are recorded 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 the difference between being a first-time parent in the 1980s versus me today. We both feel that parents may certainly have it easier these days. It all comes down to the joy of watching your kid grow: simply just being there for them, all the way.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Jan 10, 2021 • 17min
AE 806 - Expression: Your Bread and Butter
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this weekly episode where I teach you all about English expressions.In this episode, I breakdown for you the expression "bread and butter" - what it means & how to use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Jan 9, 2021 • 48min
AE 805 - Interview: Migrating From Argentina to Australia with Martin Ruffo of InspiringED.com
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this 2nd part of my interview with Martin Ruffo of InspiringED.com! A migrant from Argentina, he is currently the Product Manager for InspiringED.com.
Jan 8, 2021 • 3min
AE 804 - Aussie Slang: At Sparrow's Fart
Send us a textLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use "At sparrow's fart" like a fair dinkum Australian!
Jan 8, 2021 • 12min
AE 803 - Say "How's it going?" Like An Aussie!
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this new Australian English Pronunciation: Intensive Level episode.
Jan 7, 2021 • 24min
AE 802 - The Goss: Stowaway Owls, Talking Kangaroos, & Dogs Trained to Protect Bandicoots & Koalas
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are recorded conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.
Jan 5, 2021 • 24min
AE 801 - The Goss: Australia's Best-Ever Sportsperson and Oldest-Ever Chocolates!
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.
Jan 2, 2021 • 19min
AE 800 - Interview: Why & How Pete Smissen Changed Careers Later in Life with Martin Ruffo from InspiringEd
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to my first interview for the year 2021! Meet Martin Ruffo from Argentina who migrated here to Australia. He is currently the Product Manager for www.InspiringED.com - an online learning hub for anyone who wants to take courses on a variety of topics.In this interview, I got asked interesting questions mainly focused on how I shifted careers. Because it’s a long and bumpy way between science and teaching ESL. If you want to know why I started Aussie English, this interview episode is for you!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Dec 31, 2020 • 33min
AE 799 - The Goss: Recapping Australia's 2020 + New Australian English Words from 2020
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.
Dec 29, 2020 • 12min
AE 798 - The Goss: Gladys & Sydney's Northern Beaches Stuff Up
Send us a textLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.
