Aussie English

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!