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Send us Fan MailHow's your weekend goin', guys?Here's another weekly English expression for you to practice!In today's 'poo-py' episode, I am going to teach you the proper use of the English expression "the shit hits the fan" - seems 'smelly', isn't it?Just by the expression itself, I think you may have an idea of its meaning. What do you think happens when someone throws that smelly matter at a spinning fan with everyone around it?I am going to answer a question from @brayan.gariza where Brayan asks: "they study" vs "they do study" -- is there a difference?Also, have you ever been to a 'poop museum'? Yes, there is a museum in Tasmania that showcases animal poop!Lastly, I am going to talk about Rogue, an Australian movie about a giant croc who terrified innocent tourists. Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1028_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailAnd here we are on Part 2 of Australia's deadliest animals -- or so the video '10 Most Dangerous Animals In Australia' says so.Mmm, we're getting to the ones to the top of their list. I may have said nay to some of them but let's see here.00:15 The one with one red stripe.03:32 The one who can camouflage.06:39 The one with pretty blue rings.10:26 The one with terrifying teeth.14:49 The one without legs.16:58 The one with wispy tentacles.What scary Australian animal have you encountered? Do tell me in the comment section!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailI've been chin-wagging with the best people in the world while in lockdown!Today's guest is Shana Thompson, host of the American English Podcast!Like me, she creates fun & educational content designed for intermediate to Advanced English learners.Ah mates, we've got much in common! We both do podcasts for English learners. We both married Brazilians (she's American, and I'm- well, you know that, don't you?!).We both know how to speak Portuguese.AND we both have two children who are growing up in a bilingual household!In today's talk, we talk about what it takes to "marry" a new culture. How it feels to open up yourself to a different way of doing things.We also talk about the struggles of learning a new language. Like, when you're up there at that intermediate level (like you!), now what? And we also talk about how we are raising bilingual children! Our children are learning both English and Portuguese at the same time, and it's fascinating to watch them switch between the two languages.Besides English, are you learning another language? Tell me about it in the comments below!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another Goss episode here with me and my dad Ian Smissen!Vaccination programs rollout all over the globe, each country raring to get their citizens vaccinated.Here in Australia, well, it's taking its time.In today's episode we talk about the latest news bits about vaccine rollout in Australia - because when certain areas have reached a target percentage of vaccinated residents, then they promise to ease down on the lockdowns.Because everybody's been whingeing about it.We also talk about Christian Porter, an Australian politician slash lawyer, who got into hot waters because of some serious allegations.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHey, you mob!Here is another English expression to add to your growing list of vocabulary!In this episode, I will teach you about the English expression "like a fish out of water"! Maybe you've seen a fish pulled out of the water. It wriggles and flops around, right? How do you think the fish "feels"? That is our lesson for today!Also, I will be answering a question from @rurrochman -- "How often do spiders actually come out [in Australia]?" -- hmm, very interesting, considering how much bad press these Australian spiders get, especially on the Internet.Listen to a story about an Aussie angler who caught the SAME flathead fish 3 times in a row! The fish just loves getting hooked, doesn't it?And because you've been asking me to talk about Australian TV shows, let me introduce you to Seachange! I get very nostalgic seeing this TV series because it was filmed where I grew up. This is a great resource for you guys if you want to learn more about Australian culture, slang, and expressions.Did you watch till the end? How would you answer the last question? Let me know in the comments!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1023_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!Australia is home to a great number of exceptional animals, and some of them are thought to be deadly.But how deadly are they really?In this episode, I got the video 10 Most Dangerous Animals In Australia on my screen - they got an incredible list here!01:29 #10 The one with eight legs 04:24 #9 The one with massive jaws07:05 #8 The one who can flatten its neck11:11 #7 The one with strong venom Have you encountered any of them yet? Tell me how did you go in the comments!See you in Part 2 of 10 Deadliest Australian Animals!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast, a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events.In this episode, we talk about the Taliban who recently took over Afghanistan.Due to the ANZUS Treaty (The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty), Australia sends troops over there as well - and now they have all just pulled out after 20 years!Tune in as we breakdown why Australia sent troops over to Afghanistan.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailIt's a glorious Sunday for all of us!In today's video, I am going to react to one of Joel and Lia's videos titled Australian Accent Tutorial.They're a really lovely pair to watch, with entertaining contents, too!I see this video as a great opportunity for you guys to identify their Australian accent versus their native British accent.Loaded with lessons on the Australian English Pronunciation, I will point out the phonetic sounds they make - the Glottal T, the Muted T, the Australian A, the Linking Vowel sounds, and heaps of other examples.And the quotes & phrases they listed out are a bloody ripper! It's a fun lesson on pronunciation and Australian expressions rolled into one fun video.What Australian phrase do you think they missed? Tell me in the comments below!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHere's Part 3!What's going on, guys?These must be the best set of questions on things that are normal in your country but weird in others -- or in Australia!Redditers are being candid on what they think is okay (or acceptable) in their country but completely weird in another. I mean, you pay to use public toilets? And taxes on having TV at home? Really.Let's see if Aussies have things in common with people in other countries!00:0000:14 - The REAL Legal Drinking Age01:34 - Paying to Pee and Poo02:34 - Manual vs Automatic03:20 - Bring Your Own Kitchen03:46 - Get Out of Jail Free04:35 - Anti-Theft on Credit Cards05:01 - Men On Scooters06:36 - Babies In Prams Left Outside Establishments07:18 - Naken Children In Beaches08:41 - Taxable TVsAre there any normal things you people do that people from other countries find unusual, like these?Chuck them down in the comments below, and I'll tell you if we got those here in Australia, too!Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailG'day, mates!Here's another fun talk with my dad Ian Smissen on The Goss.In this episode, we talk about the Australian drinking culture. We talk about how it compares to the drinking culture in France and in the US. We also talk about the pubs here Down Under; how they are cared for by their owners, passed from one generation to another. But why exactly do people drink? Is it to drink everything and anything that you can stomach till you puke? Or is it to be cool and socialise with others?Can you tell me about the drinking culture in YOUR country?Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailAustralia was hit by a huge 5.9 magnitude earthquake this morning. The biggest in history for the state of Victoria.In today's episode, I tell you about my experience as I felt the earthquake whilst sitting down with my family at breakfast.The 2021 Australia earthquake had an epicentre located outside of Mansfield in Victoria.The earthquake was felt in the cities of Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane, and throughout Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, ACT, and Queensland.I also talk about how earthquakes occur, where they occur, why Australia has earthquakes, but not the huge devastating earthquakes like those that hit Japan, Chile, North America, etc. We also talk about how earthquakes are measured.#Australia #australianearthquake #earthquakes

Send us Fan MailWe recently celebrated Father's Day here in Australia - September 5th, actually - and so I got to celebrate with my family.Happy Father's Day to all dads out there!And so I read about this amusing contest in the UK for fathers to come up with the best dad joke! They even got a top-rated standup comedian be the judge. It must've been fun hearing all those jokes.Well, this week's English expression has got something to do with that contest's winning joke.And what's something that (almost) all dads want (and need!) -- cars!In this episode, I will be talking about Australia's first car AND why we call cars 'cars'!Do YOU own a car? Tell me about it!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1014_FreeWorksheet

Send us Fan MailHere's Part 2!What's going on, guys?Here's another set of these hilarious questions on Reddit!Redditers are being candid on what they think is okay (or acceptable) in their country but completely weird in another. Let's see if Aussies have things in common with people in other countries!Are there any normal things you people do that people from other countries find unusual, like these?Chuck them down in the comments below, and I'll tell you if we got those here in Australia, too!Improve 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 Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang term "a bloke"."A bloke" is not a thing, it's a person!Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHey, you mob!I got another Tristan Kunh video here to review!This time, he rattles off 10 things that Americans don't like about Australia -- or at least him.I'd say he's got a point on some of them, but sheesh, the others are just ... Well, for one thing, we really do have turtle-net here. Notoriously slow.And we got sky-high prices on cigarettes. Yes. It's AUD $36.00 for a pack of red 20s Marlboros here.But whinge about getting fined for not wearing a helmet? The government here does care for its constituents.Is there anything YOU don't like about Australia? Would you tell me in the comments below? Let's see if we'd agree on something.

Send us Fan MailLearn about Australia's rich culture here on the Aussie English podcast!In this episode of The Goss, I talk to my dad about the incredible life of Bennelong.Woollarawarre Bennelong is an Aboriginal Australian who served as an interlocutor -- someone who informally explains the views of a government and also can relay messages back to a government. This remarkable Australian was one of the first native Australians to learn English, and as such, served as a bridge between Europeans and Aboriginal Australians.There was also a story that he was going to meet King George III at some point. Imagine wearing very different clothes, getting into a very big boat, and leaving your home to meet someone from the other side of the world.Imagine how valiant he must have been to do all this! Have you considered moving to another country which is very different from where you grew up? Tell me about it!

Send us Fan MailHappy weekend, you guys!Here's our weekly dabble with English expressions!In today's episode, I will be teaching you about the English expression "in the same boat".We will discuss the "historical" origin of this expression as well as how to use it in real English conversations.I'll also tell you about an Aussie guy who hangs out at Lake Wellington in Victoria. He found a surprising creature in his boat one day.Finally, I will tell you about Jessica Watson, the youngest person to sail SOLO, non-stop around the world!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉

Send us Fan MailWhat's going on, guys?I found these hilarious questions on Reddit!Redditors are being candid on what they think is okay (or acceptable) in their country but completely weird in another.Let's see if Aussies have things in common with people in other countries!#1 Men and women naked in a sauna#2 Milk in bags#3 Mandatory voting#4 Money for water#5 Tipping in restos#6 Chopping off the tip#7 Beer before work#9 Mail's here!#10 Smokos#11 Young wine connoisseurs#12 Victoria Bitter's SecretAre there any normal things you people do that people from other countries find unusual, like these?Chuck them down in the comments below, and I'll tell you if we got those here in Australia, too!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang word "billy".Well, here's a fun slang word to learn about - the word "billy" can have 2 meanings!No, it's not a nickname for some guy named William.Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHere's another excellent way for you to learn Australian English - the news!In 2016, this live interview came up on The TODAY show, a morning talk show on the Nine Network.Since then, it has gone viral due to how this Aussie bloke told a reporter about how a wayward driver ruined his mate's mom's fish and chips shop.Man, their conversation has a lot going on!Let's learn what Daniel McConnell says in the interview, which has been dubbed The Aussiest Interview Ever!

Send us Fan MailIt's been a while, you guys!The Goss is back today to talk about Australia's recent lockdowns.In this episode, we talk about how Australia experienced it's 5th 'lockdown' series.Despite many people becoming anxious about staying indoors, my dad & regular co-host Ian Smissen have picked up some useful advice from Australian singer Keith Urban regarding dealing with helplessness.

Send us Fan MailHere's another awesome interview with another awesome Australian!Meet Professor Euan Ritchie of Deakin University, Australia!You may remember him in Episode AE 657: Interview: Australia’s Wildlife Extinction Crisis with Professor Euan Ritchie where we talked about the 2020 Australia bushfires.He's back to tell us more about Australia's ecosystems, which, according to their study, are on the brink of collapse.We discuss how climate change is affecting Australia's 19 ecosystems, how habitat destruction and urbanisation have contributed to this problem, and what we can all do to help conserve the environment.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHere's another superb advanced English pronunciation lesson for you guys!In this episode, I am going to teach you the difference between the /ɔ/ and /oː/ sounds.The /ɔ/ sound is more formally known as the open-mid back rounded vowel.On the other hand, the /oː/ sound is known as the close-mid back rounded vowel.Let's call them the long and short O sounds of the Australian English pronunciation key.First, I will teach you how to say words with the /ɔ/ sound.Then, I will teach you how to say words with the /oː/ sound.We will then practice saying minimal pairs -- yes, like cock vs cork!And finally, listen up well because I will give you an exercise to see if you can identify the long and short O sounds with some selected words.Hope this video helps you guys!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1001_FreeWorksheetNeed to level up your English speaking skills? Check this awesome deal here 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailCan you believe it? THIS is Aussie English's 1000th episode! 🥳Cheers to everyone who has been involved with the Aussie English episodes — from my parents who would lovingly come onto the podcast, the awesome experts I’ve interviewed, you guys who shared your experiences moving into Australia — and to the loyal podcast listeners, the raving YouTube viewers, fans who've donated to the podcast and bought the merch, and those of you who've bought my products, my biggest thanks goes to all of you!So, in this episode, I tell you a bit about when and how I started the Aussie English podcast. And brag a bit about the Aussie English audience out there – yes, including YOU!I then hand things over to a number of Academy members who I invited onto the podcast for episode 1000 to share a bit about themselves, where they're from, what languages they speak, and why they're learning Aussie English!To celebrate this huge milestone, I've got a special offer for the Premium Podcast.If you join up this week, you'll get your first month's access to the Premium Podcast for FREEThat's right. 🥳 30 days free access to the Premium Podcast! 🥳The Premium Podcast membership gives you access to all 1000 episodes, their transcripts, the Premium Podcast transcript reader, video lessons, bonus episodes, and more!Sign up here: www.aussieenglish.com.au/podcastOnce again, cheers to you, and everyone else who've been a part of the Aussie English podcast -- and 🥂 here's to another thousand more in the future!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 MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang word "biffo".Don't get yourself in a "biffo"!Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHave you always been thinking of what to say in everyday, English conversations?Or you want to sound natural when talking to other people in English?Here are 5 expressions for you to level up your English!Belly of the BeastHave BallsHave A Bone To Pick WithCheat DeathCaught With Your Pants DownAs usual, give me a sentence using one, or ALL, of the expressions I used in this episode. Chuck them down there in the comments below, and I'll see you in the next episode!Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_998_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailHere is another advanced English lesson for you guys!I bet you are all familiar with the English language auxiliary verbs HAS and HAVE. However, I learned that some English speakers get into trouble with contracting these auxiliary verbs with their correct pronouns. I mean, you might have heard someone say "has we" or "have she" - yeah, not correct, mates.Today, I will teach you the correct contractions of HAS and HAVE + pronouns!First, we will start by breaking down the pronunciation of the auxiliary verb + pronoun pairs.Then, I'll be giving you 3 example sentences on how to use them.And finally, we'll practice together saying the HAS and HAVE with their corresponding pronouns.Did you practice saying these English contractions with me?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_997Need to level up your English speaking skills? Check this awesome deal here 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a bit of alright".Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailI am going to tell you all about the English expression "more than you bargained for"!Hmm, I wonder if you've heard someone use this before?Oh, and caution. This is wrong: "more than WHAT you bargained for" -- remove the 'what'.We are going to break the expression down on its literal meaning, tell you the real meaning, and how you can use it in your daily conversations. I am also going to tell you about sea snakes! Yes, the charming but venomous slithering snakes living in the ocean. And find out what happened to some guy who just went to the loo but ended up in the hospital.Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_995_FreeWorksheet

Send us Fan MailLearn English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!Our lesson today focuses on Australia's states and territories, including fun facts about them.The Commonwealth of Australia consists of 6 federated states and 10 federated territories, 3 of which are internal territories.The 6 states are:New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (QLD)South Australia (SA)Tasmania (TAS)Victoria (VIC)Western Australia (WA)And the 3 internal territories are:Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Jervis Bay Territory (ACT)Northern Territory (NT)Yeah, we'll talk about the other 7 external territories in another video, no worries.Did you practice saying the names with me?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_994_FreeWorksheet

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang word "berko".Do you know anyone who's "berko"?I bet you do!Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailYes, I just got vaccinated - and I got the AstraZeneca vaccine. This Covid pandemic has a lot going on, causing people to fret about their health and lives.I am no different.We're all surrounded by too much information and it can be tough to sort through, process, then decide what to do.As a man of science, I feel that this is my way to tell you guys about getting vaccinated, and to give you an idea of what to expect from getting the vaccination.I hope this video helps!

Send us Fan MailHere's another awesome English expression for you mob!Have you ever been "caught with your pants down"?In this episode, we will be talking about the English expression "caught with your pants down" - sounds naughty, doesn't it?We will be talking about it's possible origin- oh, you'll cringe at this one.I will also be sharing to you an adorably funny story of a deer out in the Australian bushes who encountered men. And of course, we will be talking about invasive deer species in Australia! As usual, I want you to practice using this expression right there in the comments below!Don’t forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_991_FreeWorksheet

Send us Fan MailI am going to reveal to you guys the secret to pronouncing the L and R sounds!For many learners of the English language, the consonant L and R sounds are often mispronounced - and even interchanged!In today's lesson, I will first teach you how to say the consonant L sound. Followed by telling you how to say the consonant R sound. Note that this is the rhotic Australian R sound - quite tricky!We will then have a comparative pronunciation exercise. We will say the words in pairs, like 'pray' and 'play'.And finally, we will practice saying the words by having a listening comprehension test. So, how did you go, guys?As usual, let me know how you did in the comments below!Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_990_WorksheetAlso, here's a little surprise for you guys so check this one as well 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

Send us Fan MailI am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a beer gut". Maybe you've got one? No shame on that, mate! Be healthy though!Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English podcast!One of the reasons I love doing podcasts is because I get to interview and chin-wag with people.I am so proud to introduce you mob to Dr. John Martin of the Taronga Institute for Science and Learning!Dr. Martin of Taronga Zoo recently got his research paper published in Science, the prestigious science magazine.Together with his team, the paper titled "Innovation and geographic spread of a complex foraging culture in an urban parrot" talked about these cockatoos who have mastered dumpster diving. Kind of like the bin chicken, isn't it?Join me in this interview as we talk about how these clever cockatoos learned to open the Australian bin!

Send us Fan MailLearn English in this extremely funny video on the Aussie English podcast!You must have seen that viral video of a 'flight attendant' who tied a 'passenger' to his seat because 'he smelled of ah-co-hol' and had 'touched his *****'.I'd like to introduce you mob to the African American Vernacular English - known as Black English, or Ebonics, this is a variety of English largely spoken in urban communities by African Americans.This short video is a treasure trove of real life English phrases that I am sure you have heard of either from watching movies or someone at your local community.So grab a cuppa, join me in this unusual English lesson, and let's widen your English vocabulary!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!I am going to teach you about the English expression "cheat death"!Do you remember that movie about teens being chased by death?It's all about because they "cheated death", isn't it?I know, gory.Today, you will learn what the expression "cheat death" means and how it is used in sentences.I will also tell you about a famous chicken that lives in a Maccas - but not the KFC across it.And lastly, I will tell you about the Aussie parma, or parmi, the Australianised version of the Italian dish chicken parmigiana.Improve 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 special episode of the Aussie English podcast!Today you will learn how to say these auxiliary verb + pronoun combos so you can be confident when speaking in English - and sound like a native English speaker, too!In this lesson, we will focus on the auxiliary verbs DO and DOES.First, we will break down the pronunciation of each auxiliary verb when it is combined with a pronoun.I will then teach you 3 steps on how to say the auxiliary verb + pronoun so listen closely for the sound they make when they are connected.And finally, we will practice saying the connected auxiliary verb + pronoun in example sentences.Here are the DO and DOES + pronoun combinations you can use in your daily conversations:Do IDo YouDoes HeDoes SheDo WeDo TheyDoes ItSo, how did it go? Can you come up with your own sentences using the DO and DOES + pronoun combinations given in this video?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here! https://bit.ly/AE_985_WorksheetNeed more lessons on Australian English pronunciations? Check this one out today! https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "the bee's knees".Have you ever seen the knees of a bee? I bet you'll have a laugh learning about this slang phrase today.Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve 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 latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!In this special interview episode, I got my mum Jo Smissen to talk about how our family descends from European royalty!With passion for doing research, she went all over the Web in an attempt to trace our family's ancestry. She was able to go back to the 1700s, finding out that we had family members who we part of the 12 known companions of William the Conqueror in The Battle of Hastings!Improve 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 latest AMA (Ask Me Anything) session I had over Instagram!So I thought it'd be awesome to kickback and relax and just answer questions from you guys.And you certainly did not disappoint me - I was thrown the best questions ever and here they are!Q1 How to answer the question (Do) you mind?Q2 How to say 'north' and 'south' Q3 How to say 'shit' vs 'sheet'Q4 Difference between 'buddy' and 'mate' in AustraliaQ5 Which non-Aussies do the best Australian accentQ6 How to improve listening skillsQ7 Will your children speak Portuguese or English?Q8 Have you been in Brazil?Q9 Specially vs EspeciallyQ10 How to say "I don't want to interfere, but..."Q11 How to say 'You're welcome' with an Aussie accentQ12 Which is the best city to live in Australia?Q13 Can you call someone older 'mate'? Q14 What do you know about Brazil?Q15 Are you a bit racist?Truly enjoyed that AMA with you, I'll see you all next time!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast!Today I am going to be teaching you 12 Australian slang words you should know - everyday Aussie slang that you can use to help you sound like a native English speaker.These informal Australian English words will help you sound more confident when talking to a native English speaker. Additionally, these Australian slang words can be useful for understanding what others are saying in a conversation.The best part is that these slang terms are commonly used and easy to remember - grow your Aussie vocabulary instantly! Let's see what are these different Aussie slang terms I use in everyday English:#1 Slang for afternoon#2 Slang for petrol station#3 Slang for liquor shop#4 Slang for mosquito#5 Slang for swimwear#6 Slang for very crowded, full#7 Slang for barbecue#8 Slang for a cooler#9 Slang for can't be bothered#10 Slang for a sick day off#11 Slang for thanks#12 The slang word you MUST know!Don't forget to take the QUIZ here: www.aussieenglish.com.au/slangquizAnd here's a FREE worksheet that you can download, too https://bit.ly/AE_980_Worksheet

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a beak" or "a sticky beak".This is a very Aussie phrase and kind of makes people frown.I hope you have never been called a sticky beak!Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve 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!Here's Part 2 of my epic chin-wag with Mere Mortals podcast host Kyrin Down.In this part, we talked about how he learned Spanish as he traveled through South America & Central America. And now, he's learning German! A polyglot in the making!Plus, we talk about the language differences between Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.Improve 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!This is no drill, Victorians, we are on Lockdown #5 😑I took this chance to give you guys an update on how my family has been trying to cope with lockdowns, viruses, and the occassional tantrums. Well, more than occassional, actually. But we'll be getting a cat! I wonder what I'd name it.Improve 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!This is one of the most common errors that English learners (and English speakers) tend to make.In today's episode, I am going to teach you how to say /ɪ/ versus /i:/!Learn the difference between the words like "bin" and "bean" - or "bitch" and "beach"!First, we go over the correct pronunciation of /ɪ/ and /i:/.Then, we compare the sounds when used in words, like "mitt" and "meat".And lastly, I give you a FREE listening exercise!I am going to say 10 different words and show you two possible answers. Your task is to know which sound is used on the word.Part 1: How To Pronounce /ɪ/Part 2: How To Pronounce /i:/Part 3: Comparative Pronunciation ExercisePart 4: Listening Comprehension TestThis episode has a bunch of examples for you to practice on! Let's get on it!Improve 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 Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "bathers".Yes, you'll be hearing a lot of Aussies say this slang word especially during the summer season!Can you now figure out what it means?Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in each of these episodes of the Aussie English podcast!Here's another epic chin-wag episode for you mob!Meet Kyrin Down from Brisbane, Australia!Kyrin studied mining engineering at an Australian university. He then went on to work for Rio Tinto, a giant mining company.And all of a sudden, he threw all that away and chose to travel around the globe.He went around South America and Asia, fell in love with someone from Colombia - and he's not even 30 yet!Watch and listen in today to learn what it's like living in Brisbane, what stoicism is about, and why you should not focus on achieving happiness all the time.Improve 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 weekly episode of the Aussie English podcast!I will teach you all about the English expression "have a bone to pick with someone".No, you don't have to be holding a bone in your hand when you say this expression. With this English expression lesson, I will also be telling you about Australia's own dinosaur!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!