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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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.
Jun 19, 2024 • 6min
REPLAY - Pronunciation: Contracting AM – I am = I’m
Learn how to contract 'I am' into 'I'm' in Australian English to improve pronunciation. Practice exercises provided to sound more like a native speaker. Check out the Aussie English content for more language tips and tricks.
Jun 16, 2024 • 20min
AE 1281 - Expression: Not Here to Fuck Spiders
In this podcast, the host reflects on his career transition from science to content creation in Australian English. He explains the expression 'not here to fuck spiders' and provides pronunciation exercises. The episode also explores advanced Australian English pronunciation and analyzes a classic Aussie film clip.
Jun 12, 2024 • 32min
AE 1280 - The Goss: Woman & Kids Accidentally Swim with Huge Crocodile
The podcast discusses encounters with crocodiles in Northern Queensland and the risks involved. They also explore reptile behaviors, wildlife dangers in Australia vs. Canada, and an encounter with a grizzly bear in the Rockies. The conversation delves into the public perception of dangers posed by crocodiles, sharks, and bears, offering advice for minimizing risks while engaging in outdoor activities.
Jun 9, 2024 • 21min
AE 1279 - Expression: Calm Your Farm
Exploring Aussie English phrases and farm experiences; Pun on snakes and reconciliation with a twist; Understanding 'Calm Your Farm' expression in Aussie English; Offer on Pronunciation Course and TV show clip exercise for practice
Jun 2, 2024 • 20min
AE 1277 - WWP: Trip to the Farm & Catching an Eastern Brown Snake... Eeek!!
The podcast discusses a family trip to a farm in southeastern Australia, including a thrilling encounter with an Eastern Brown Snake. The hosts reminisce about childhood farm visits, planting trees, and enjoying nature without technology on a family farm.
May 29, 2024 • 7min
REPLAY - Pronunciation: Contracting IS – He is, She is, It is = He’s, She’s, It’s
Learn how to contract 'is' onto pronouns he, she, and it for improved pronunciation. Practice contractions of 'he is,' 'she is,' and 'it is' into 'he's,' 'she's,' and 'it's' to enhance English fluency and pronunciation skills.
May 26, 2024 • 53min
AE 1276 - Pete's 2c: What's the Hardest Part of English to Master?
The podcast discusses challenges of mastering English like intonation and rhythm, obscure tenses, and pronunciation differences. It also explores topics like muscle strain from guitar playing, considerations for Americans moving to Australia, seasonal changes, and a story of overcoming a dating dry spell.
