Aussie English

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode where I read out an online article for you! This read-along activity helps you pick up natural-sounding word pronunciations. While reading, I will also be explaining key phrases to help you understand its meaning and usage.In this episode, we talk about this new trend among Australian parents of giving nicknames as baby names. Like instead of Peter, the baby's legal name would be simply Pete. And this because they wouldn't want to bother with shortening a long name. This really is kind of a personal thing for most parents, but I'd like to know what you think of this! For migrants coming to Australia, will you use names from your home country? Or will try to find a blend in there?Comment below!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 "amber fluid" like a fair dinkum Australian!In this episode, we talk about the expression “amber fluid” - learn what it means and how you can use 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 by listening to this fun episode I created - impromptu! In this episode, I teach you mob, once and for all, how to eat vegemite. Vegemite is Australia's #1 spread. Salty, bitter, and packed with vitamins, Vegemite is an all-Australian symbol of a power breakfast. Watch and learn - and let me know if you've tried it yourself.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about an unexpected result of Covid that's leaving people homeless in Australia. See, with all the changes in everyone's work or business, we realize that people have had to move out in a hurry. And with the exorbitant prices of real estate in Australia, this puts up people in a big problem.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by watching this special episode where I answer one of my followers' question: How can I improve my grammar in conversations?Thanks to Azalia who sent me this awesome question via Instagram! In this episode, I share to you 5 great tips on how you can be comfortable in everyday English conversations.This is a value-packed episode where you:- learn why you don't have to follow English grammar rules all the time- learn the difference between formal and informal English conversations (and when to use them)- learn what kind of content you should watch (or listen to) to learn how to speak naturally- learn how you can use learning techniques to improve daily- learn what is reflective practice and how it can hugely boost your progressEmbrace your mistakes, keep a positive mindset, and always be learning!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 awesome interview episode with Paulina Bravo!In this episode, I chat with the amazing Paulina who migrated from Mexico to Australia. Wanting to grow more, she felt the need to move out. Funnily, she studied English as a Second Language successfully and was even put in an advanced group. To her surprise, she could not understand anyone when she landed in Australia!Listen to her wonderful first-hand advice about the best way to learn English.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 about expressions like a fair dinkum Australian!In this episode, we talk about the expression "always in the shit" - learn what it means and how you can use 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 by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about citizen science and how it is saving platypus and echidnas around Australia.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 where I teach you how to use the expression PACKED (IN) LIKE SARDINES like an Australian!In today’s episode we:Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression,Discover what the expression “packed (in) like sardines” means,Learn how to use the expression,Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use,Go through a pronunciation exercise, andI tell you what are shark flakes, fish and chips, and different kinds of sharks in Australia.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening as I interview Marcus Kain, Speed and Fitness Coach at Melbourne Storm! You might recall that he's my first ever interview! He's my oldest friend ever and we actually went to high school together.In this episode, we talk about nutrition psychology and how to really live a healthy life.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!