Aussie English

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