Aussie English
Pete Smissen
G’day and welcome to the Aussie English podcast.I’m Pete Smissen and my objective here is to teach you guys the English spoken down under. Whether you plan to travel, to work or to live in Australia or you just have an interest in our culture, history and spoken dialect of English. You have come to the right place. And whether you aim to speak English like a true blue Aussie or you just want to be able to understand “what the flippin’ hell we’re on about when we’re havin’ a yarn”. You have come to the right place.If you listen to this podcast you will learn: •A ton of Aussie slang and vocabulary,•Heaps of terms and expressions, •And a bunch about Australian history and culture.So kick back, grab a cuppa and enjoy Aussie English!
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Jan 15, 2021 • 3min
AE 810 - Aussie Slang: ACE!
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to the Slang Series! In this series, I teach you all about English idiomatic expressions commonly used by Australians.In this episode, we talk about the expression “Ace!” - 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!
Jan 14, 2021 • 20min
AE 809 - The Goss: Why Two Maltese Grandmothers Moved to Australia & Never Learnt English
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of The Goss! We talk about Maltese grandmothers who moved to Australia but did not learn English.
Jan 14, 2021 • 18min
AE 808 - Fast Australian English Part 1 | Australian Spoken Contractions
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this episode where I teach you about contraction in the English language.One key to sound like a native speaker is to learn how to contract the words in a sentence by connecting the sounds.
Jan 12, 2021 • 31min
AE 807 - The Goss: Fatherhood & Being a First-Time Parent in Dad's Era vs Mine
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are recorded 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 the difference between being a first-time parent in the 1980s versus me today. We both feel that parents may certainly have it easier these days. It all comes down to the joy of watching your kid grow: simply just being there for them, all the way.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Jan 10, 2021 • 17min
AE 806 - Expression: Your Bread and Butter
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this weekly episode where I teach you all about English expressions.In this episode, I breakdown for you the expression "bread and butter" - what it means & how to use it in your daily conversations.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Jan 9, 2021 • 48min
AE 805 - Interview: Migrating From Argentina to Australia with Martin Ruffo of InspiringED.com
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this 2nd part of my interview with Martin Ruffo of InspiringED.com! A migrant from Argentina, he is currently the Product Manager for InspiringED.com.
Jan 8, 2021 • 3min
AE 804 - Aussie Slang: At Sparrow's Fart
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use "At sparrow's fart" like a fair dinkum Australian!
Jan 8, 2021 • 12min
AE 803 - Say "How's it going?" Like An Aussie!
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this new Australian English Pronunciation: Intensive Level episode.
Jan 7, 2021 • 24min
AE 802 - The Goss: Stowaway Owls, Talking Kangaroos, & Dogs Trained to Protect Bandicoots & Koalas
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are recorded conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.
Jan 5, 2021 • 24min
AE 801 - The Goss: Australia's Best-Ever Sportsperson and Oldest-Ever Chocolates!
Send us Fan MailLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.
