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Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob! How's it going?What's the weather like today where you are right now?Because here in Australia, we are currently experiencing the La Nina phenomenon!During La Nina, the surface ocean waters along the tropical west coast of South America cool.And even if it's far from Australia, this activity affects us here, and means a LOT of rainfall this summer.In today's episode, join my dad Ian and me as we talk about what is the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and how it affects bugs here in Australia during La Nina.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 MailNice to have you here on the Aussie English podcast's first interview of the year 2022!This must be a very interesting topic for you, guys!Meet Dr. Shiri Lev-Avi of Royal Holloway at the University of London. In today's episode, we talk about her recent research that examines why speakers of a native language discriminate against foreign accents. I mean, I get it that you feel you face discrimination for not being able to speak English fluently, and now look at how people who speak your native language - how do you perceive people who try to speak your native language? Would you trust a good lawyer right away who does not speak the same way you do?Dr. Shiri Lev-Ari's research then says that individuals who speak foreign languages are believed to be more trustworthy.Join us today in this very insightful episode as we talk about how your social circle (your friends, family, work colleagues, neighbourhood people, etc) greatly affects how you learn to speak and use a language.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 MailHere's Part 2 of last week's Advanced English Vocabulary lesson!If you want to sound more fluent when speaking English, it's incredibly important to learn and use advanced words instead of simpler ones. In today's video, I'm going to teach you 10 advanced words to use instead of the word 'very'. And don't forget to stick around to the end because we're going to practise these words in sentences while focussing on the rules of linking, on stress, and you're going to be able to improve your pronunciation and accent.Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1088_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 MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English podcast where I talk about German brand names you might be pronouncing wrong!Guten tag! That's German for "good day"!I went down the rabbit hole in YouTube and found this video by German Girl in America (which is now @ Feli From Germany) titled "15 German brands YOU pronounce WRONG!".In today's reaction video, I thought it'd be fun to poke around these pronunciation videos. There is never one correct pronunciation of any word, but by watching these videos, you can see the different ways in which a word can be pronounced. In short, you still learn!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 to the first episode of The Goss for 2022 here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, we discuss the recent shark attack on two teens right in my home town of Ocean Grove.You must be thinking, "What's the big deal with shark attacks? You get a lot there in Australia, mate!"Sure, but not everywhere in Australia, and especially not Ocean Grove's main beach.Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk today about sharks in Australia and how people think about going back into the water after getting attacked by sharks.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 MailWe are starting off the year with this advanced English vocabulary lesson just for you!The following words will not only add to your vocabulary, but will also make you sound more fluent in English.Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1084_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 MailHappy New Year, everyone!I am so excited for what the New Year has in store for you all here on the Aussie English podcast! But yeah, more about that in the coming weeks.If you've been following along, you know we've always done podcast episodes together but now that she's a mom, she's barely been able to come to this podcast anymore.So for the first episode of 2022, I'm sitting with my beautiful wife Raquel as we talk about our two children, Noah and Joana!In today's episode, we give you a recount of what's been going on with us since Joana was born. We also talk about the struggles of having to deal with little kids on a daily basis. Some days are better than others but wow, it's really challenging for both of us.When you see parents in supermarkets with screaming kids, don't judge. Have a heart for them.We also talk about how we've been handling things now. We definitely have adjusted, we've learned to take turns in handling our tiny screamers. And what's even better is that we are now raising not just one, but two bilingual children! We actually have our own language at home now. Kids will call anything whatever they want, so they invent their own words! We know we're not the only ones experiencing this. Wherever in the world you are, do send us a message here on the Aussie English podcast. Don't feel left out, share the struggle!Cheers to a better 2022 for all of us!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 MailG’day guys! How’s it going?I found this YouTube video from @ Sounds American titled “100 International Brands with American Accent – American English Pronunciation”.Today I'm kinda into cars and driving, so I picked 27 car brand names and gave you how an Australian would pronounce them.Have you ever owned a car made by any of these brands of cars?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 MailWe’re a few days to go before the year ends!Welcome back to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast!In today’s episode, we talk about cancers. Skin cancer, prostate, breast cancer, are some of the more known ones.Dad just got off a bit of cryotherapy - it’s a procedure where doctors use liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove abnormal tissue.It kind of led us to talk about how people get cancer genetically. When one is diagnosed with cancer, we wonder why there is such a stigma attached to it.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 MailHappy Boxing Day, you guys!So while you're unwrapping those presents, join me today in this Walking With Pete episode!'Tis the season for families, so I took Kel and our kids to my grandparents' farm near Bendigo today.In this episode, I talk about some of the fondest memories I had here: helping out shearing sheep, listening to crazy magpies, and chasing wedgies.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 MailMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!I am so into the holiday season that I got you a video here with 12 English words and phrases for the Australian Christmas season.Simple words and phrases like these are always appreciated because they show that you understand Australian culture.Don't forget to do the writing exercise in your FREE PDF download here:👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1078_Worksheet 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 MailHey guys, how's it going?I got another recommended YouTube video here from Japan life vlogger @ Asagi's Life | No BS Japan -- don't forget to check her out!In this video, she tells us 10 Japanese brand names that non-Japanese people pronounce quite differently.Now, when you go out and eat in a Japanese restaurant, you will now remember the name of the expensive beef they serve!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 here on the Aussie English podcast!Today we are going to talk about Australia's favorite bird!In a poll conducted by The Guardian and BirdLife Australia, the fairywren was named Australia's favorite bird.Coming up second is the tawny frogmouth bird -- remember Australia's most Instagrammable bird episode? Several other lovely birds follow suit, including Canberra's emblem bird, the gang gang cockatoo, and Alf's favorite, the galah.The bird you always hear here on the Aussie English podcast, the laughing kookaburra, made it to this year's list.And I bet you won't fail to recognize the Australian magpie too!Join today for an episode full of bird talk!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 MailHappy Sunday, everyone!In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a sticky situation"!We are going to break down the expression and I'll give you "situations" where you can use this expression.Listen to story about this elk that had been wearing a tyre around its neck for 2 years -- ever heard of the phrase "put your head in a noose"?I am also going to answer a question from IG user mrezaheidariy. He asks how to ask a girl out on a date when you've just met her.And finally, don't forget to do the Listening Comprehension Exercise at the end of this episode!Today's clip is from the amazing movie Ali's Wedding - this is one of the best movies about modern-day Australia and its migrant culture.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 MailHey there! How's it going?It's a chill weekend and here’s another Pete's 2c episode today!In this episode, I tell you guys about my preference for soy milk. Yeah, it's a gag for some but healthy for sure.That talk about food made me talk about this persistent body ache I've been having. When I got checked, bingo --- I got on a diet. I also share a bit about this new podcast that's been brewing in my mind!And finally, I answer someone's question about the best advice I can give to have a happy marriage.I haven't been married for long yet but yeah, I tell you guys what I think is the key to avoiding a living hell marriage!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 MailHow's it going, everyone?I went around YouTube looking for Australian heroes and well, I believe these two surfer dudes from Gold Coast, QLD really made my day!Local surfers Nick Chalmers and Angus McNicol didn't hesitate to help some tourists off a freakish wave activity in Kirra Beach.Join me today as I go over the typical yet interesting vocab used in this funny interview!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHow's the week going so far, guys?We're excited here on The Goss today as my dad Ian Smissen announces one of his life achievements -- publishing his book 'Becoming Australian'!This book idea of his started in early 2020. He'd been working on it bit by bit and when we hit lockdown, he decided to give it a full go.And voila, the Smissen Family History!It's a large collection of photographs of the family, and important places, and of course, our family tree.Yeah, it won't be up for sale for the public -- it's got stories there that Dad would rather keep within its limited readers.And he says it's been tedious doing the editing work, and fun trying to trace the family ties - how we 'became Australian'. Would you try to trace your family tree, too? Let me know in the comments below!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHaving a great weekend, you mob?Here's another fun-filled episode on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression 'sleight of hand' - yeah, that phrase they use to call one of a magician's hand trick!I am also going to answer a very cool question from Gen of the Philippines -- she wants to know more about the song Waltzing Matilda!Listen in to know what's the story behind the outback song Waltzing Matilda, and know what a 'matilda' is.There's also this intriguing story about how a 60-year old woman used sleight of hand to exchange pebbles for diamond jewellery! How do you think she did that?And finally, don't forget to do the Listening Exercise at the end of this episode -- listen to a clip from the Australian movie The Hunter.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 **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHere's another Pete's 2c episode for you guys!Join me in this hour-long session of drinking Pepsi and just sitting down, telling you all my thoughts.In today's episode, I talk about this crazy and absurd video on YouTube.Just like the title above says, yes, I think I found out a way to get rich on YouTube. Yeah, you guessed it right -- it's kind of done wrong.It started when I was watching the Aussie Gold & Opal Hunters channel -- I mean, they're doing great, and I'd even want to do lessons on the Aussie slang they always use in their episodes.Till I clicked on a YouTube recommended video, and my mind was just blown away.Imagine Asians, wearing jungle hats, toting metal detectors, and digging up 'gold nuggets' from shallow sand pits right on the banks of some river. Every week. What do you think they've been digging up?** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailIt's been a week, you guys!I'm back today with a new reaction video to Planet 1Up's video '10 Myths About Australia'!It's a laugh-fest for me today as I go through these 'myths' explaining what each is about.00:00 Let's look at what myths there are about Australia!00:21 Australians and kangaroos02:18 What is the capital of Australia? (No Google-ing!)04:12 The Descendants of Australians06:31 The Australian outback08:18 Paul Hogan's ad caused this stereotype09.26 Four Seasons in Australia10:55 How Small is Australia?12:16 When the Simpsons created THIS myth14:26 The spooky Australian bear16:00 Is everything in Australia going to kill you? * shrugs *See, Australia is nothing like you've heard about. And also, did you notice how the host Nate Bramley pronounces the word 'Australia'? Did you hear that teeny R sound at the end?Yes, obvs. He's Australian, for those of you asking.What do you think is the worst myth about Australia?Is there anything that Nate missed there?Let me know in the comments below!

Send us Fan MailHey, you guys! What's going on?I got my dad Ian Smissen on the podcast today to talk about a new Australian research!Thanks to research carried out in north Queensland, mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, and Zika virus could be reduced widely.You see, Australia is a very large continent where there are many areas of mosquito infestation.By injecting male mosquitoes with the sterilised Wolbachia bacteria, they were able to prevent the mosquitoes from producing offspring -- no more mosquitoes!Join us today as we chat about how using this world mosquito program can save lives in and out of Australia.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailIt's another Sunday, you guys!We have an all-goodness packed episode today where I am going to teach you all about the English expression "a snake oil salesman" - and more!First off, we start off by answering a question from Jonathan from the Netherlands. He asks about how to say the letter L at the end of a word (the Dark L) and how to say 'oo' in words (the OO Vowel Sound).Tune in for the answers I gave Jonathan, and I recommend you also try out saying the words I mentioned.Don't forget to send me in those questions at https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpeteWe also get on a story about rattlesnakes hanging out in aeroplane wheels! As usual, I'll break down the English expression "a snake oil salesman" for you guys. There will be example situations where you can use this expression, and a very interesting origin story, too!Finally, don't forget to hit pause, rewind, and play because there will be a Listening Comprehension Exercise at the end of this episode. This is a clip from the Australian horror movie Boar - yes, it's a gigantic, man-eating pig. Not for kids, haha!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHappy weekend, everyone!I got my best mate Ross McGibbon back on the podcast today!In this 3rd part of the interview, we talk about the gripping stories behind the snake photographs.Ross shares that he would take after styles from great reptile photographers.When taking a reptile photo, he explains that there are particular angles to take it from because that will enable you to identify it more easily.Join us today for a bunch of candid stories behind Ross McGibbon's camera!We also talk about his latest fund-raising project in which 12 of his most iconic snake photos will be put on a calendar for 2022.25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctors Service (https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/) and the Global Snakebite Initiative (www.facebook.com/SnakebiteInitiative).It's a must for the wildlife lover in you!Don't forget to check out Ross' calendar at https://rmrphotography.com.au/2022-calendar/Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Dad and I are back here on the Goss on the Aussie English podcast!On today's episode, we talk about Fraser Island being renamed to K'gari, which means 'paradise'.Fraser Island is a World Heritage-listed island in Queensland, Australia.It's also considered to be the largest sand island in the world! Yes, a cat would have a wonderful time there.Join us today as we talk about how Fraser Island got its name & how it got renamed to K'gari.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!It's another great start of the week here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I am going to teach all about the English expression "as thick as thieves".'Thick', the opposite of the word 'thin' and 'thieves' as in the plural form of the noun 'thief'.Can you figure out what it means by these 2 keywords?Yeah, you'll be surprised what it means!Remember that I will now also be answering questions from YOU guys -- just go to https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete and record your video/audio question!In this episode, I will be answering a question from Win from Myanmar, who recently migrated to Australia. He asks what traditional Australian foods are.Watch/listen to the examples I am going to recommend for Win to try - you'll go hungry!Speaking of thieves, a hotel in Spain got robbed of 45 bottles of wine. What makes this robbery so interesting is that the stolen bottles are so rare, one of them costs about half a million US dollars! How did the thieves pull it off? You'll laugh at how simple their modus was.And finally, don't forget to do the Listening Comprehension Exercise at the end. Note that the guy actually mentioned an acronym but listen carefully how he says it!See you all in the next episode!** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHappy weekend, everyone!I got my best mate Ross McGibbon back on the podcast today!In this 2nd part of the interview, we talk about his crazy experience battling 3 different diseases, including getting infected with a parasite!That isn't to gross you out, but rather to raise awareness among the general public.We also talk about his latest fund-raising project in which 12 of his most iconic snake photos will be put on a calendar for 2022.25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctors Service (https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/) and the Global Snakebite Initiative (www.facebook.com/SnakebiteInitiative). It's a must for the wildlife lover in you!Don't forget to check out Ross' calendar at https://rmrphotography.com.au/2022-calendar/See you on the next episode!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailWhat's going on, guys? I got Tristan Kuhn on my screen again today!This time, he says he's rattling off 10 strange things in Australia - and yes, it does not mean they're bad things, just strange.00:00 Let's see what Tristan finds bizarre or strange in Australia!00:23 Watch out when Australia switches to DST03:17 The pickled red vegetable05:46 The Tab, The Bill, The Check08:53 Automatic petrol pumps10:36 Polite cars12:25 How to be a licensed driver in Australia15:41 The confusion on the footwear17:08 The chicken that is not a chicken20:36 Bins are for garbages, they don't go into sinks 21:19 Australia's a big mixed bag of goodiesCan you say beetroot? Like an Australian, please.That is just beautiful. See you guys on the next episode!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the weekly The Goss episodes here on the Aussie English podcast!A local news article caught my eye about people getting lost in the Australian bushland.First off is a story about a couple who, despite their experience in the outdoors, still got lost while hiking in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park.Another story involves a boy on the autism spectrum who got lost in a rural bushland in New South Wales. The search for him lasted for several days until a rescue helicopter located him in a creek near where he was first reported lost.And have you heard about Aboriginal trackers? These are skilled Aboriginal bushmen who help find people who get lost (or hide) in the vast Australian outback. Join us today as we talk about new local stories from around Australia, and what to do when you get lost in the bushes!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHappy Sunday, everyone!I got my best mate Ross McGibbons back on the podcast today!In today's episode, we talk about his latest fund-raising project in which 12 of his most iconic snake photos will be put on a calendar for 2022.25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctors Service (https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/) and the Global Snakebite Initiative (www.facebook.com/SnakebiteInitiative). It's a must for the wildlife lover in you!Don't forget to check out Ross' calendar at https://rmrphotography.com.au/2022-calendar/See you on the next episode!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailAnd we're back on the weekly Goss here on the Aussie English podcast!Some researchers have concluded that giant pandas are at risk of population growth due to their new habitat.And you know why?Because of our efforts to conserve them, we have made their habitats so comfortable that they don't want to bother mating anymore!Well, there's not gonna be more of them if they do that, right?Join us today in another discussion about panda habitats and their unusual reproductive behaviours.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHow's it going, you mob?Remember I made a video counting 1 to 100 with an Australian accent last week - hope you guys enjoyed that one.And this time, we're going to focus on pronouncing numbers ending with -teen and -ty!Like, thirteen, fourteen, and thirty, forty, etc.Join me today as I breakdown the pronunciation guide for these special numbers.Towards the end of the video, you will be given an opportunity to practice listening -- listen very carefully, pause and rewind as much as you want, as these numbers are quite tricky to listen to.Don't forget to practice in front of the mirror, say each word clearly, and smile at yourself - you are doing a great job!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Here's a new English expression to broaden your vocabulary!In this episode, I will teach you about the English expression "a wild goose chase".Discover its origins -- a very famous playwright first wrote it!You will also hear a cute love story about a Canadian goose named Arnold.We will go through a short pronunciation exercise as well.Finally, for the listening skills exercise, try to write down what the dialog is in this short clip from Wolf Creek 2.Thanks for your time, and I'll see you in the next episode!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Welcome to this third episode of the Pete's 2Cents series!Well, I grabbed a pack of beer from Woolies and it wasn't to my taste.Kel liked it, Dad turned green, and I don't want to let it go to waste.I popped one, sat down, and began reading your questions!Someone asked for advice on what is the best way to learn PortugueseThen someone asked how I get ideas for the podcast.And someone wonders why people are obsessed with the Australian accent -- It seems that some people get offended when foreigners try to mimic their native accent.Also, someone asks for a good book recommendation for C2 English Level.Funnily, no offense taken, someone asked if I wanted to be bald.Do you have any questions for me? Go ahead, ask me! YES, your question can be about anything under the sun. Send me your questions at [email protected] -- see you inside!

Send us Fan MailI am reacting to Stella Adlyke's video today!She came up with this episode titled "Things I learnt about online dating in Australia: Dating tips!"In this video, she mentions several online dating apps like the infamous Tinder, Bumble, Zoosk, and others. And because she's giving tips about how to set up your online profiles, I was triggered and remembered one of my pet peeves.Come along with me to find out what she thinks about online dating apps.Really, guys and gals, you better watch this episode; it's chock-full of real world advice for online dating!What do you think we missed here? Do you have any advice for other people who are looking for a special someone through online dating?Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Get this: A Tattykeel Australian White ram was sold for a world record-breaking $165,000 at the stud's on-property auction at Oberon, NSW. Which makes this the highest price ever paid for a meat breed sheep at an on-property auction!Whiteface ewes have been used in breeding programs for centuries as a good yielding animal that produces excellent lambs. The pure white face color is thought to be a recessive gene and often appears in conjunction with other genes that produce a non-white colored coat.The winning bidders, David and Natalia Ellingsen, SA, are very happy to have secured these world-class breeding animals at such a bargain basement price.Today's episode talks about the sheep industry in Australia, why we don't have many shearers anymore, and the ethics of changing animal genetics to respond to market demands.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHow's your weekend going, guys?We are recapping the last 5 English expressions here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I will give you the definitions for each English expression so you can understand what they actually mean.I will also give example sentences and give practice situations so that you can see when each one should be used.Finally, stay tuned for the last part because I'll be doing a Shadowing Practice with you -- so you can listen and repeat!Let's take a look at these English expressions:Like A Shag On A Rock -- www.aussieenglish.com.au/1033A Fish Out of Water - www.aussieenglish.com.au/1023In The Same Boat - www.aussieenglish.com.au/1008To Have Nothing To Show For It - www.aussieenglish.com.au/1014The Shit Hits The Fan - www.aussieenglish.com.au/1028Should we have more Shadowing Practice Lessons here on the Aussie English podcast? Let me know!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!Don’t forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1046_FreeWorksheet

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Welcome to this second episode of the Pete's 2c series!My dad Ian Smissen joined me on the show today to have a chin-wag about things you've asked me about.If you have followed the Goss series, you know we talk about pretty much anything and everything.On this episode, we dived into the topic of interracial dating, which continues to raise eyebrows to this day.Especially Caucasian men dating Asian women.As I believe many of you are considering migrating to Australia, how do you feel about that?If you're an Asian, what do you feel when you see Caucasian men in your country dating local women?And if you're a Caucasian guy, how do you see your friends/family/colleagues getting to Asian women?Quite triggering, isn't it?I'd love to know what you think guys!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Can you tell that I like reacting to Tristan Kunh's videos?Yes, you're right! I got another one of Tristan's videos here on my screen. Watch and listen as he tells us what are 10 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Australia:#1 Red and Yellow Flags On The Beach#2 No Speeding Anywhere#3 A Condiment-al Dilemma#4 Passport To Clubbing#5 There Is Strength In Obscenities#6 Paying Up At Dining Places#7 Dunnies With Slitheries#8 The Opposite Side of The Road#9 West Coast To East Coast Needs Time#10 A Pet Peeve For Melbourne FolksAh, I think I'd agreed with Tristan all the way to 10!Did you practice pronouncing number 10? When you're a tourist, learn about the area you'll be visiting. You'll be a big hit among the locals.See you in the next video!

Send us Fan MailThe title sounds a tad morbid, doesn't it? Because it is.There were 63 South African penguins found dead from bee stings around their eyes and flippers - the only parts of their bodies without fur.There were also honeybees found dead on the scene. Do you remember that honeybees die too once they sting something?Apparently, a swarm of bees attacked a waddle of penguins in Simon's Town, Cape Town.In this episode, we discuss the gruesome bee story, a YouTube channel called Mouse Trap Monday, and what jumping jack ants are.

Send us Fan MailHey, you mob! Yeah, I haven't done a pronunciation exercise with numbers in a while.So today, I am going to count from 1 to 100 with an Australian accent!In this video, for each number I count, I will display the Australian phonetic pronunciation key on screen. As you become more familiar with the symbols, you will be able to associate them with the correct sound.It will also be helpful if you pause the video with every number I count and repeat the pronunciation after me.It was fast, quick, and fun making that video; see you in the next episode!

Send us Fan MailHow's your Monday going, guys?Here's an awesome interview episode to start your week -- welcome Olly Richards to the Aussie English podcast!Olly Richards is an amazing British polyglot who speaks 8 languages and is the founder of the 'I Will Teach You A Language' program. He writes books that are translated into several languages to help people learn multiple languages.Now he teaches people how stories can help you learn a foreign language. Check out his website at www.storylearning.comIn today's episode, we dive into how he learned 8 languages, how he overcame the challenges, and how stories can actually help you learn a new language.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailIt's a lovely weekend, guys!While I was playing the video game Far Cry 6, I kinda stumbled on Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast.Bill Burr is amazing! He's a comedian from Boston, USA and man, I just like his dark comedy. So I thought, instead of answering your questions on Instagram, maybe doing a long episode would be better. This allows me to share more of my thoughts with all of you, instead of being restricted by IG's time limits.As of right now, I am going to call this series Pete's 2c -- you know, my '2 cents' worth. You can send me an email at [email protected] with any questions you might have. I am not promising I'll be reading all of them on air, haha, but yeah, I'd still like to hear from you guys.Let's take a look at this first batch of questions I got here:09:40 -- Have you ever come to Brazil?15:25 -- Should I pursue this guy from Perth who just ghosted me?28:00 -- Can an Australian resident work in New Zealand and vice versa?30:33 -- Can you give tips about relationships with foreigners?43:44 -- Is it easy to get Mexican food in Australia?49:11 -- What's it like living in Melbourne?54:57 -- Is it really easier for kids to learn languages than adults?1:10:15 -- Do you have a religion?1:16:28 -- How has being a parent of 2 [children] affected your relationship [with Kel]?Thanks for listening today, guys! I'll see you in the next episode!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailAustralia is a very desirable place to live and work, and there’s a low unemployment rate to prove it. But before you run off to pack your bags and brush up on your “Ocker” accent, be prepared for what it takes to land a job.In today’s video, we have one of my favorite guests Milene Sales talk about building a career in Australia.A fitness trainer and Zumba instructor who taught ESL side by side, everything changed with the pandemic.Find out today how Milene was able to change careers in the middle of a pandemic, as well as advice she would give people who ask how they can improve their English writing skills.

Send us Fan MailHey you guys! I went around YouTube and found a video I know you'd be interested in!I got here a video from YouTube creator Superholly English titled Do You Pronounce These Brands Wrong? where she got several people to pronounce brand names.In particular, I am going to focus on Luca Lampariello, a famous Italian polyglot.Listen in as he pronounces Italian brand names and I give you the Australian pronunciation version.

Send us Fan MailLook out for these cows, because they're heading to the fields, and they're trained to pee and poop. In a world overrun with pollution, it's always a good idea to do your part. Cows are known to produce large amounts of methane, which is harmful to the environment. However, it also can act as an effective natural fertilizer for soil. In today's episode, we talk about livestock researchers who have hit a major breakthrough in toilet training cows! Listen in today and find out how they trained these cows to pee in a 'bathroom stall', got rewarded for it, and reduced pollution from their waste which helped fight climate change.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailI've always been thinking of ways to make learning fun for you guys. Just like when I make reaction videos, I know it'll be fun to learn English with movies as well.Black Water: Abyss is an Australian movie released in 2020. It follows a group of five people who decided to explore a cave while little did they know there is a gigantic crocodile lurking within.Yes, there will be croc attacks, of course!But besides the angry croc thrashing and swishing a human around, this movie is teeming with Australianisms that you can learn about.00:55 Summary of the movie01:59 English Expressions05:08 Connected Speech07:17 Spoken English 08:36 Aussie Slang11:02 Listening ComprehensionSo, did you understand what Cash said? Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1034_FreeWorksheet

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!I have another English expression for you to add to your growing list.Today's episode is about birds, so first, we'll talk about the English expression "like a shag on a rock" -- listen carefully on what I mean by SHAG here!Like always, we will break down the words in the expression, talk about its meaning, and and give you examples of how the expression "like a shag on a rock" may be used.Also, I'll answer a question from @henry.khosasih -- "How do you use Ta?" This is a very Australian expression, so listen up to find out how you can avoid embarrassing situations when you encounter it.Listen to a short story where The Yorke Peninsula has a very unusual form of 'art' performed by pied cormorants, called 'shag art'.And finally, for today's Listening Comprehension Exercise, listen to a short clip from Oddball, an Australian movie. Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1033_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailAustralia is a very desirable place to live and work, and there's a low unemployment rate to prove it. But before you run off to pack your bags and brush up on your "Ocker" accent, be prepared for what it takes to land a job.In today's video, we have one of my favorite guests Milene Sales talk about building a career in Australia. A fitness trainer and Zumba instructor who taught ESL side by side, everything changed with the pandemic.Find out today how Milene was able to change careers in the middle of a pandemic, as well as advice she would give people who ask how they can improve their English writing skills.

Send us Fan MailI love Karl Stefanovic of TODAY Show Australia!Have you seen that Australian guy surfing innocently while a shark has been flipping around behind him?In today's episode, I am going to show you about the surfing culture in Australia.I got the funny video Hilarious Surfers Have Reporter In Stitches | TODAY Show Australia on my screen and man, Karl's first reaction is priceless.I'll tell you about the much-stereotyped 'surfer dudes' in Australia, and why they always seem to have unkempt beards.Also, I will be talking a bit about sharks in Australia - remember this recent video I did about dangerous animals in Australia? https://youtu.be/17ofTJK6kf0And lastly, I will break down the curious vocabulary these awesome surfer dudes use. Like the use of the slang word 'bro' instead of mate, or saying 'hang in there!' Karl laughing his heart out is so infectious, it gets me every time, haha!Is there an Australian stereotype you would like to know more about? Tell me in the comments!

Send us Fan MailHow's the week going, you mob?Today, we're talking about fascinating animals and trees in Australia!One story is about bandicoots -- these are marsupials; like kangaroos and wallabies; they just don't walk with their rear legs. Each time they dig, these little rat-looking animals contribute to the health of the ecosystem because this way, the soil catches more water and nutrients. Another story is about the adorable squirrels! A recent study by the University of California claims that squirrels have personality types, like humans.We also have another story about the Hollowhog. Designed by Matt Stephens from NSW, it's a wood carving tool designed to make holes in trees so that animals can live inside it.And lastly, we talk about eucalyptus trees. A very unusual feature of eucalyptus trees is that they need fire to release their seeds, so you can actually help them by setting them on fire!