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Send us Fan MailWelcome to the weekly English expression lesson here on the Aussie English podcast!Besides telling you that I am now obsessing over plants at home, I am going to teach you all about the English expression “where the rubber meets the road”.In today’s episode, I will answer a question from Jasmin: what is the difference between ‘fairly’ and ‘rather’? Listen in, guys, this is “rather” an advanced English lesson for you!We will break down the meaning of the words in the expression “where the rubber meets the road”, which leads us to know the meaning of the full expression. No, no driving like hoons involved here.There will be example situations given so you can use the expression in your daily English conversations.And get your ears ready and try to catch the full line said in a b-grade Aussie horror film about crocodiles called “Rogue”.👉 Download the FREE PDF Worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1146_Worksheet Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another awesome chin-wagging episode here on the Aussie English podcast!Today's guest is David Rajaraman! Last time, we talked about how he went from India, to Brunei, to Australia, then to Japan, all in just about 30 years of his lifeIn today's episode, we talk about how David grew up bilingual then realised that that wasn't the norm in many places around the world! This seems to be specifically in English speaking countries, where most people are monolingual.We also talk about cultural differences between Japan and Australia. Like what happens if you lose your wallet in public, or how you're treated if you have tattoos.We talk about tight versus loose cultures. Tight, being more conservative and strict, whereas loose cultures are more relaxed and open. We even talk about the Japanese mafia known as the Yakuza.We talk about the phenomenon of Westerner, YouTube polyglots who are learning foreign languages and native speakers being shocked when they reach an advanced level! But it's sort of puzzling why, when non-Westerners (i.e. a Chinese guy) learn English to a very advanced level, people don't seem to mind at all!Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this weekly English expression episode here on the Aussie English podcast!In today’s episode, I will talk about the expression “read between the lines”.As always, I’ll break down for you the meaning of the words in the expression, then give you the real meaning of the full expression.I’ll also be answering a question from Luciana, and she asks how open Australians are to immigrants. Yeah, I’d say Aussies are!There will be conversation examples so you’ll know when to use the expression, along with a quick practice on how to say the phrase.Lastly, don’t forget to bring out your pens and paper and listen to this short clip from the Australian TV series Wolf Creek.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another awesome chin-wagging episode here on the Aussie English podcast!Today's guest is David Rajaraman! During our last conversation, we talked about how he went from India to Brunei, to Australia, and ultimately to Japan in just about 30 years.In the first part of this two part series, we're going to chat to David about how he went from an English teacher to working as a car mechanic in Japan, what it's like working as a foreigner in Japan. What it's like working with Japanese people at Japanese companies and applying for jobs at Japanese companies as a foreigner. You know, life as an international citizen. We also talk about Japanese culture as a foreigner and how to integrate into Japanese culture; like, the good versus the strange aspects of Japanese culture as a foreigner. Also, we talk about what it's like being married to foreigners. David and I sort of share our battle stories of both of us being married to a Japanese person and a Brazilian person respectively, and sort of the nuances that go on at home with our cultural differences and linguistic differences.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailIt’s another expression-filled Sunday here on the Aussie English podcast!In today’s episode, I will teach you all about the expression “make a fool out of yourself”.As always, I will break down the meaning of the words in the expression together with example sentences so you can use them in your daily conversations.I will also be answering a question from Daniel who asks “Is it correct to say ‘Nobody changes nobody’?” - let's talk about double negatives, too!And lastly, pull out your pens & paper out and listen closely to this audio clip from the Australian horror TV show Wolf Creek.What do you think of this episode? Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!Guess what's coming up in Australia in a couple of weeks?It's the 2022 Australian Federal Elections!Yes, Australians are coming out May 21st Saturday and elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia.In today's episode, we talk about how Australians vote during elections. In our area, there would be about 8,000 voters that will be voting in only 3 local government schools (the venue). In one day. Go figure.What about you? How does voting happen in your home country?Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!Guess what's coming up in Australia in a couple of weeks?It's the 2022 Australian Federal Elections!Yes, Australians are coming out May 21st Saturday and elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia.In today's episode, we give you an explanation of how parliamentary government officials get elected. There's also some talk about popular pollies in and out of Australia.We answer Simon's question about the pros and cons of voting for each party. Join us today and learn about the latest in Australian politics.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast!I think it's been a month that I've not been making YouTube videos for the Aussie English channel but yeah, I'm back on YT today starting with this lesson on English Expressions.In today's video, let's recap the past 5 English Expressions here on the podcast:Get Out of Someone's Hair - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1122Get the Drift - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1126Knock Yourself Out - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1128A Drop in The Ocean - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1131Be On A Roll - https://aussieenglish.com.au/1134We will also be doing an exercise on changing verb tenses! This is a short exercise for your learn how to change sentences from present tense to future tense.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHere's another round of interviews for you here on the Aussie English podcast!Do you remember Justin Hammond of episode AE 475? Yep, this mate's a language learner like me and has been doing travels around Russia and Ukraine.In today's episode, we talk about his experiences living in Ukraine and Russia and the cultural relationship between the two countries. How he left Ukraine just before the Russian invasion and escaped to Georgia. He then shared his thoughts on the ramp up to the invasion. We also talked about how the war will change Ukraine and Ukrainian identity for the worse in the short term, but the better in the long term. He also shares, being there in Ukraine, what Ukrainian people thought of Zelensky before and then after the invasion. Plus, the discrimination against Russians who are against the war and have fled the country, the power of Putin's propaganda in Russia in controlling the population and what they know and believe. And lastly, his expectations of how this invasion will end and the fallout from it.Join us today!Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHere's another round of interviews for you here on the Aussie English podcast!Do you remember Justin Hammond of episode AE 475? Yep, this mate's a language learner like me and has been doing travels around Russia and Ukraine.In this first episode, we catch up on his language learning experiences, learning French, Mandarin Chinese and then Russian later at university. We talk about why he ended up settling on Russian as a language to take through university and beyond the difficulties of learning significantly different foreign languages with very different grammar and writing systems compared to English. We also had a great chat on how we became a famous YouTuber in Russia! He does all of his videos and skits that he does in these videos in Russian. He also gives out tips on how to get the most out of an exchange in a foreign country and make sure your target language improves as much as possible. And lastly, we talk about the pros and cons of using native versus non-native English teachers or teachers in general. Join us today!Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!I bet you’ve owned a dumbphone before!Well, back in the days, they weren’t really called ‘dumbphones’, were they? We see them as sophisticated gadgets before; you were so cool in school if you got a cellular phone, right?With the advancement of technology, mobile phones that can’t connect to the Internet are now referred to as dumbphones.But with all the sh*t going on all over social media, and a lot of other distractions, technology-weary Australians are now switching to dumbphones.Would you get one? Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another episode of Pete’s 2c here on the Aussie English podcast!It’s been a while, you guys!In today’s episode, let me give you an update on my health. In particular, when I got infected with gastro. Nothing serious, I’d say.I also talk a bit about Australia’s upcoming national elections. And I answer a question from an anonymous Facebook user who asks: what can you say about learning a 3rd language when you haven’t fully reached fluency with the 2nd language?And I let you in on what I’m currently working on here on Aussie English - exciting days ahead for you! And lastly, I talk about my success on doing a keto diet, and getting reduced cholesterol levels.** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast!In today's Sunday episode, I am going to talk about the English expression "be on a roll".We are not going to roll on the ground for this!I will be breaking down the meaning of the words in this phrase, and tell you about its origin - yes, like rolling dice!Listen closely for a bonus English expression: get to the bottom of things - I'll be giving a short explanation of this English idiom!There will be example situations given so you'd know when you can use this expression.I will also be answering a question from Luciana and she asks what Australians think of immigrants.And lastly, get your pen & paper ready and try to catch the exact words in this short clip from the classic Australian cult film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!I’ve recently talked about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and I think it’s high time I do this episode with my dad Ian Smissen.Join us today as we dive in deep about the Ukraine-Russia war.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I will teach you about the English expression "a drop in the ocean".Grab a cuppa because I will be breaking down the meaning of the words in the expression then give you the meaning of the whole expression.I will also be giving out examples on how you can use this expression in your daily conversations.Listen in for the origin of the phrase "a drop in the ocean" as well as its related expressions "a drop in a bucket" and "a drop in the sea" and know how they are used in sentences.Likewise, I will answer a question from Liind asking about the Australian pronunciation of the word "kilometre" - do you say "kilo-metre" or "ki-lometre"?We will be practising how to say the expression "a drop in the ocean" in a Speaking Exercise.And finally, don't forget to grab a pen & paper to catch the Listening Exercise at the end of this episode where I will play a short clip from a touching Aussie movie called Last Cab to Darwin.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Goss episodes here on the Aussie English podcast!Man, it's been awhile since my dad Ian and I got together on the podcast and talked about stuff in and out of Australia.And guys, we get back on the podcast today with this sensational bitch slapping that happened in the recent Academy Awards night!I'm sure you've seen tons of memes right now, but this episode is about Chris Rock, who hosted the 2022 Oscars and made a joke about Will Smith's wife Jada. While Will took the joke lightly at first, he noticed Jada looking upset when he glanced over to her. Then Will got up, walked onto the stage where Chris Rock was standing, and bitched slapped the host.20 million viewers around the planet saw what happened and people have dubbed it 'the slap of the century'.Listen in today on what we think about Chris Rock being a brave & smart guy who did the best he could in that very difficult situation, what we think of Will Smith's audacious behaviour as a top Hollywood celebrity, and how we think it may ruin his career.What about you? Would you call this kind of behaviour appropriate for a supposedly prestigious award ceremony?Let me know what you think! Drop me a line at [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailG'day, you guys! Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast!In today's Sunday weekly episode, I am going to teach you about the expression "knock yourself out".No, you won't have to punch yourself in learning this classic expression!As always, I break down the meaning of the words in the expression then give you the meaning of the phrase.There will also be example situations so you'll know when to use the expression.Also, I will answer a question from Michel who asks how to pronounce 'late' and 'light'.Tune in for a bonus expression mentioned in the joke!And finally, whip out your pens and paper and listen to this clip from the Australian psychological horror film called Relic (2020).See you in the next episode!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I thought I'd shed some light on "the other side" of the conflict.I felt the need to also reach out to my Russian friends in order to create an episode sharing their voices and experience regarding the war in Ukraine. Specifically, I wanted to ask them three questions.What are you hearing in the news in Russia?What are your thoughts on the conflict and the thoughts of those around you?And, how has the conflict impacted your life?The goal of this episode isn't to shame, blame, or vilify Russian people, but to instead share their personal views and experiences in order to hopefully give us a deeper insight into how Russians and those with mixed Russian-Ukrainian heritage view the war and how it's being sold to them by Putin.So, this war is incredibly complex in how it came about. But before we go any further, I do want to firmly put on the record that I believe the war is absolutely disgusting and a needlessly aggressive move on behalf of Putin and the Kremlin.Check out these links for more info:Julia Ioffe interview on PBS Amanpour & Company - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW8Q8ufsEPMJohnny Haris - The Real Reason Putin is Invading Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJNtfyq3TDEPBS Frontline links to interviews from Putin's Road to War and The Putin Files:Masha Gessen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk9igTqTx9sJulia Ioffe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1HWNcLDK88Vladimir Kara-Murza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIibXQU_dgo

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast!Today’s weekend expression is “get the drift”.Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “Did you get my drift?”Today’s episode will teach you all about this expression! I’ll break down the meaning of the words in this expression and give you example sentences that can help you understand more about the expression.I also received a question from Claucunico who asked “How do you pronounce the word ‘satellite’?” Sounds easy to pronounce? Listen and find out 2 ways how to say the word ‘satellite’.And finally, don’t forget to grab a pen and paper towards the end of this episode! Listen to a short clip from the Australian movie Red Dog.See you in the next episode!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Aussie English podcast!We got another man of science in the podcast today! This guy like me is another science lover - he got his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and his PhD in Molecular Biology from Carnegie Mellon University.Meet Dr. Dan Wilson, creator of the YouTube channel Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson!In his channel, he debunks the claims of anti vaxxers, the covid deniers, and various misinformation that's circling the Internet.In this last instalment of my 4-part interview with Dr Wilson, we talk about the origins of the COVID 19 virus. Specifically, we talk about whether or not it came from a natural source versus a lab leak, where it was introduced from a lab into the population. Instead of, say, coming directly through animals, we talk about what evidence we need to see to be 100% certain that it was one or the other, a natural origin or a lab leak. We also talk about why it's been so fuzzy and difficult to come to a definite conclusion on this. We also chat about why China immediately started to cover up everything related to the virus and clamp down on any investigation into its origins and much more.See you in the next episode!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is about my thoughts on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. ✌️

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Aussie English podcast!We got another man of science in the podcast today! This guy like me is another science lover - he got his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and his PhD in Molecular Biology from Carnegie Mellon University.Meet Dr. Dan Wilson, creator of the YouTube channel Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson!In his channel, he debunks the claims of anti vaxxers, the covid deniers, and various misinformation that's circling the Internet.This is part three of a four part series, so if you missed the first two episodes, go back and listen to those first! Today we talk about the controversial drugs, ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, and what the science says about whether or not they are effective in the treatment of COVID 19. We talk about the ethical and moral responsibility of celebrities, with huge audiences hosting controversial figures on their platform who've been shown to spread misinformation about COVID in the past. We also talk about the recent episode with Robert Malone on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast - they talked about so much misinformation about Covid and Covid vaccines that music artists on Spotify protested against their controversial episode!We talk about Pierre Kory and Peter McCullough turning up on the Dark Horse podcast with Bret Weinstein as well. We talk about if there's ever a limit of freedom of speech, particularly when facing something like a pandemic. Could it be that politicians and other political figures and public figures are intentionally lying to the public in order to try and achieve a good outcome? -- Remember when Dr Anthony Fauci of the US claimed that masks didn't work early in the pandemic so that he could save masks and other PPE for medical workers.See you in the next episode!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another English expression lesson here on the Aussie English podcast!For today's lesson, I am going to teach you about the expression "get out of (someone's) hair".So you can say: "Get out of my hair", or "get out of your hair", or "get out of her hair".I will break down the meaning of the words in the expression and give the meaning of the phrase. There will be example sentences, too, so you get an idea on how to use the expression in your daily conversations.We will also be practising saying the expression; listen carefully for the linking sounds!I will also answer a question from Shahab about the difference between "she is gone" and "she has gone".And to complete our English learning activity for today, have a pen and paper ready with you and listen carefully to a clip from the Australian TV series Seachange.Is there anything you want to ask me?Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Aussie English podcast!We got another man of science in the podcast today! This guy like me is another science lover - he got his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and his PhD in Molecular Biology from Carnegie Mellon University.Meet Dr. Dan Wilson, creator of the YouTube channel Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson!In his channel, he debunks the claims of anti vaxxers, the covid deniers, and various misinformation that's circling the Internet.In this second instalment of this 4-part series of interviews, we talk about the technology of different COVID vaccines and how they work. Like how the body's immune system works when injected with a vaccine for fighting disease.How we know the COVID vaccines are safe and effective based on the science. Also, what science has to say about these vaccines, how the scientific method works, and the incentives of scientists and big pharma!We also discuss why the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines are so controversial amongst anti-vaxxers. Lastly, we talk about why, if you could show the vaccines didn't work using science, you'd become the most famous scientist alive today!See you in the next episode!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Aussie English podcast!In today's video, I am going to teach you how to master using TO or SO after certain verbs.This seems to be a massive headache for students, but learning to do SO will make you sound so much more like a native English speaker!Can you comment below and give me examples of these sentences in your daily conversations at work?See you in the next episode!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHappy Sunday, guys!Have you ever heard of the Australian expression “to go off like a frog in a sock”?That’s probably one of the weirdest English expressions you’ll ever encounter.So today, I’m giving you a quick lesson of 5 expressions to help you sound more fluent in English!As a BONUS Lesson for you guys, I’m going to teach you about Inversions or inverting statements - how to turn statements into questions.These will come in really in your daily English conversations.Also, pay close attention to the intonation when I say a statement versus saying a question.Is there anything you want to ask me?Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Aussie English podcast!We got another man of science in the podcast today! This guy like me is another science lover - he got his bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and his PhD in Molecular Biology from Carnegie Mellon University.Meet Dr. Dan Wilson, creator of the YouTube channel Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson!In his channel, he debunks the claims of anti vaxxers, the covid deniers, and various misinformation that's circling the Internet.In this first instalment of this 4-part series of interviews, we talk about anti vaxxers and Covid conspiracy theories. He also shares his background as a conspiracy theorist himself!Then we talk about how different countries have dealt with covid, good and bad. Finally, he explains why he believes science-related communication is very important.Is there anything you want to ask me?Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast!In order for you to improve your fluency, and sound like a natural English speaker, you need to have a broad vocabulary. Not just words, but you should also have alternative phrases that you can say so you don't use the same phrase over and over again.In today's video lesson, I am going to teach you 8 better ways to say "I'm sorry" in English.You can now stop saying "I'm sorry" all the time!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here:https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1117_WorksheetIs there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In this last instalment of the 4-part interview session I had with Mere Mortals' host Kyrin Down, we chat about what we think if genius Albert Einstein is an indigenous Australian. Or what if he and Isaac Newton were never born?We also talk about Guns, Germs and Steel, a book by Jared Diamond that looks at why certain cultures around the world developed what they did when they did, and others didn't.We talk about why different countries and cultures are so different across the globe, despite us all being the same species, Homo sapiens. Why didn't other groups of people invent things like writing or domesticating animals or create economies and innovate like what happened in Europe and Asia over the last few thousand years? Where would we be technologically if it hadn't been for the big wars of the past? What if we hadn't got things like the jet engine, atomic bombs and certain medical procedures where would we be today? What if Einstein and Newton hadn't been born would someone else have come up with their theories of relativity and gravity? How are we going to look back at COVID?Which countries did well or poorly in their dealing with the pandemic? You know, what's hindsight going to give us? And lastly, crazy inventions of the past made by geniuses' way ahead of their time, things like the Jaquet-Droz automata and the Antikythera mechanism.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!In today's Australian English Pronunciation lesson, I'm going to teach you the difference between two E sounds: /e/ and /e:/We will begin this lesson with a practice on how to say each sound - listen carefully to the sounds made!I will then give you a set of minimal pairs of words so you can learn how to distinguish each sound. And lastly, stay to the end of this video lesson. Listen to the vowel sounds and determine if it's a short e or long e sound.See you on the next lesson!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the weekly English expressions episode here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I will teach you about the English expression "any port in a storm".We will be breaking down the expression by defining the words in the phrase and give you the meaning of the expression.I will also be answering a question from Esmaeil, who says "My friend told me in order to sound Aussie, I should call another friend a mad dog. Should I do that or not?" There's a bonus phrase for you right there! Stay tuned for my answer!We will be doing a pronunciation exercise so pay attention to how I say the phrase.And finally, listen to a clip from the Australian movie Razorback! It's a 1984 thriller film based on a novel by Peter Brennan. Find your cosy spot today, listen well, and enjoy this episode!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another Pete's 2c episode!I got my dad Ian Smissen back to do this chin-wag with me today.We've got quite a show of political opinions today where you're going to hear our criticism of Scott "ScoMo" Morrisson, Australia's current prime minister.Exercise your better judgment on this episode; you are going to hear our personal opinions, but we're not trying to make you 'come over to our side'.Other than our discussion about ScoMo's most recent admission that there is a crisis in aged care in Australia, we also talk about Australia's weird weather!** Want your question featured here on the Pete's 2c Series? Send in your questions to [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In this third installment of the 4-part interview session I had with Mere Mortals' host Kyrin Down, we chat about what we think of the British royal family and royalty more broadly as an institution. We talk about why some Australians love the royal family, the Australian royalists, where some Aussies absolutely hate them. Or, you know, at the very least, have no interest at all in the royal family. We talk about unearned fame, the Paris Hilton types versus, say, celebrities or rich people who've earnt it. We talk about corrupt countries and their governments, as well as benevolent leaders who take control of the government and then give it back for the good of the country. And then lastly, we talk about why governments of countries like the UK, USA and Australia seemingly are so much less corrupt than countries in places like Asia or Central and South America. We're all the same people and it's just a different part of the world, why aren't we all exactly the same government with exactly the same system and the exact same amount of corruption?Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailLearn English in this newest English Grammar lesson on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I am going to teach you how to correctly use the articles IS and ARE.There is one simple rule for it, and it has something to do with the subject of your sentence. Subject = who or what you are talking about in the sentence.We will also go through some practice sentences. Listen to how I say the whole sentences because there are some word sounds that link to one another.As always, don't hesitate saying the words or sentences out loud! You are learning and you are doing great!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHappy Sunday, you mob! How's your weekend going?In today's episode, we are going to talk about the English expression "sink or swim".We will be talking about the origin of the phrase "sink or swim" and give you example situations where you can use them.Also, I stand corrected regarding The Waltzing Matilda! I received this brilliant email from Karin of Germany where she told me something about "der Walzer" and "die Walz". Apparently, they're different.We will also break down the meaning of the words in the expression and know the meaning of the phrase "flotsam and jetsam" - that's a bonus for you right there!And finally, for the Listening Comprehension exercise, listen carefully to this clip from the Australian TV show Round The Twist.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, we talk about a mega millipede found in Australia.A millipede is a crawling insect which is named so because it has so many legs. Despite being called 'millipedes', most species only have 750 legs or so.Until recently, Australian scientists found a Eumillipes persephone to have a whooping 1,300 legs!What if insects can wear shoes?Join us today as we talk about this super millipede and the weird evolution of cave and deep sea creatures.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In today's episode, we talk about wishing we could live in other places besides Australia. Like, Europe versus Australia.We wonder how it's like to live somewhere in Europe where you're surrounded by lots of different cultures, languages -- remember what they say about driving through Europe for a couple of hours and you hear the same word said in many different accents?I mean, Australia's a great country, but it's also a solo continent -- it's not like you can take a train or bus to another part of the land and you get a totally different language and culture.We also talk about Japanese culture and how different it is from Australian culture. Do you ever wonder how people in the old ages migrated when there was no modern travel?Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast!How well do you know Australia? Think you know a lot, eh?We are going to test that knowledge today!In today's episode, I got 20 questions for you to test how much you know about Australia's culture, history, and trivia -- it's going to be a ripper, that I tell you!Let me know how you go!Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1106_Worksheet** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHappy Sunday, everyone!In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" -- aahh, a very unique expression, isn't it?Yeah, I'd say I don't hear it much from people outside of Australia and I am excited to tell you all about it today.I will also be answering a question from Jodie from China. She asks "Could you please tell me what was the difference between 'here you go' and 'there you go'?"An excellent question! So definitely tune in to hear my answer for that.As always, I will break down the words in the expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" and give you example situations where you may use the expression.And finally, find a quiet place, grab a pen and paper because I will be playing a clip from the classic Australian movie Crocodile Dundee. Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In today's episode, we talk about my family's plans to (finally) travel to Brazil and how crazy it is to make a lot of considerations because we'll be traveling with 2 children now.We wonder how it is for people with big families - did you know that there was a woman who gave birth to 69 children?! How do you handle children that many? Must be a pandemonium on a daily basis!And lastly, we also talk about losing friends when you start to get older. I'm sure some of you can relate to losing contact with friends when you start having children because they start having their own families too.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHas anyone told you about the drop bear in Australia?It is known to be a rabid-looking bear that will literally drop from trees and eat your insides!Well, I want you to know that this is simply a very popular myth in Australia. It is so popular that some tourist attractions even sell "drop bear protection hats"!Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk about the origins of the drop bear myth and how it became popular.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Aussie English podcast! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Anthony Elorrioroz, my very good friend from France! In today's interview episode, we get to talk about how he made his bold move of moving to Australia. How he got a working holiday visa, then a permanent residency, until being granted citizenship.He also shares that he didn't actually WANT to study English! But when he realized how fun it is learning a new language, he definitely worked on it - getting 1 on 1 lessons, and formally studying for the IELTS.And finally, he shares his 109-day solo journey across the wide Australian outback on a motorcycle!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHappy Sunday, you mob!Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on.No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble!In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on".I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase, as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression.I will also be answering a question from Chairuladi. He asks about the difference between saying "there isn't" and "there is an" - listen closely how I pronounce both phrases!And finally, I will play a clip from the popular Australian kids' TV show Bluey. As an adult, I find myself addicted to it; it's very clever and has witty humour. The parents are hilarious!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In this episode, we talk about COVID in Queensland versus Victoria because Kyrin's up in Queensland. We trade gastro stories and talk about street food in foreign countries and how we've been food poisoned before.We talk about the Spice trade and the Dutch East India Company from the 1700s to 1800s and the miserable lives of sailors. We also talk about what they used to eat, preventing scurvy, that sort of stuff.We talk about the lives of people in the past. You know, what was it like to live in Rome? What did people think when they saw an elephant for the first time that had been, you know, brought to Italy from sub-Saharan Africa?And then lastly, we chat a little bit about swearing in foreign languages and the importance of learning slang so that you can fit in. So, I think you're going to enjoy this episode!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailThe whole nation of Australia is gripped with the latest Novak 'NoVax' Djokovic saga!Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic flew to Australia to play in the 10th Australian Open. But because he is unvaccinated (possibly still at the time of this episode coming out), he got sent home!He's a great tennis player and all, but the Australian government won't allow unvaccinated people into the country.Join us today as we talk about what we think about the Aussie government denying Djokovic entry into the country.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Aussie English podcast!We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something".As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety.I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it?I will also be giving out example situations where you can possibly use the expression.And finally, try to figure out this phrase from the blockbuster movie Finding Nemo!See you in the next episode!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

Send us Fan MailHere's an exciting interview episode for you, guys!Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry, an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD.He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years!Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Goss!In today's episode, we talk about Australia's most dangerous horse racing club!Yes, the Wallabadah Jockey Club has closed down after 169 years of operation.Race organizers have concluded that its race track no longer meets NSW's horse racing standards. This is because of the race track's terrain - it has up hills and down hills, with a nine-metre decline towards the home stretch. A perfect recipe for horse racing disasters, isn't it?Join us as we talk about the rich history of Australian horse racing and how we think it has become so commercialised.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailLet's get on with these 5 English expressions to take your English fluency to the next level!In today's video, I teach you 5 English expressions you can use in your daily English conversations to sound more fluent.Note the example sentence & its pronunciation - listen closely for linking sounds!And at the end of the lesson, don't forget to practice saying these phrases with me.Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1093_WorksheetIs there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHere's my take on the REAL difference between Australian English versus British English!Meet vloggers @ Joel and Lia who are British but live in Australia!In today's episode, I breakdown the differences in pronunciation between Australian English and British English. For example, there is a difference when saying the R sound if it's at the end of a sentence versus saying the R sound before a vowel sound.One thing that Joel and Lia says here is that Australian English pronunciation somehow comes between British English and American English.I'm very skeptic of that one. What do you think?Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!