Aussie English
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!
Latest episodes
Aug 25, 2024 • 21min
AE 1291 - The Goss: New Echidnapus Monotreme Mammal Discovered in Queensland
Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1291👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
Aug 18, 2024 • 20min
AE 1290 - Expressions: Nip It in the Bud
Discover the lively Australian brewery scene with unique beers and a clever pun about tree growth. Learn the phrase 'nip it in the bud' in a fun way, complete with real-life scenarios and alternative expressions. Enhance your pronunciation skills with advanced techniques and an engaging listening exercise from a popular TV show. Join in on personal stories and a light-hearted conversation about cold weather and favorite drinks, making this an entertaining listen for language learners.
Aug 11, 2024 • 47min
AE 1289 - The Goss: Swearing in Australian English
Discover the playful and controversial role of swearing in Australian English. Learn about its historical evolution and how it mirrors societal changes in class and gender. Explore the reclamation of derogatory terms within the LGBTQ+ community and the complexities of cursing in Australian culture. Share a nostalgic tale from a quirky Melbourne restaurant, where colorful language reigns supreme. Finally, dive into the shifting landscape of swearing in Australian media and the challenges it poses for language learners.
Aug 4, 2024 • 38min
AE 1288 - The Goss: Why is Hitchhiking Illegal in Australia
Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1288👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
Jul 28, 2024 • 46min
AE 1287 - How I Got Fluent in a Language without Leaving Australia
Discover the journey of mastering Brazilian Portuguese while staying in Australia! The discussion highlights effective resources and strategies, emphasizing the mix of structured study and immersive experiences. Learn about the unique challenges faced, including cultural nuances that play a significant role in language acquisition. This exploration reveals that fluency can be achieved without needing to travel!
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Jul 21, 2024 • 23min
AE 1286 - The Goss: Why Aussies Eat Chocolate Marsupials for Easter
Delving into Australian Easter traditions with chocolate bilbies, the podcast discusses confusion in food naming across countries and explores bakery cultures worldwide. It also highlights conservation efforts for Australian marsupials like the bilby and eastern barred bandicoot.
Jul 14, 2024 • 20min
AE 1285 - Expression: Blow the Froth Off a Couple
Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1285_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1285👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Get $100 OFF the Australian Pronunciation Course here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
Jul 7, 2024 • 20min
AE 1284 - Expression: Read the Room
Send us a text👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1284_FREEWorksheet👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1284👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
Jul 1, 2024 • 32min
AE 1283 - Pete's 2c: Tinnies, Stubbies, Longnecks, & Other Aussie Beer Slang
Exploring Australian beer slang for different sizes, making friends in Australia, navigating adult friendships, bonding over hobbies, delving into Australian ballads, and job interview tips.
Jun 23, 2024 • 31min
AE 1282 - Pete's 2c: What Australian Stereotypes Offend Aussies the Most?
Exploring offensive Australian stereotypes, misconceptions about Australian culture, reactions to foreigners speaking foreign languages, nepotism in Australian business and politics, frustrations with stereotypes like dumb, drunk, and racist.
