Episodes

  • AE 1160 - Expression: Have a Knack for Something

    AE 1160 - Expression: Have a Knack for Something
    Jul 24 2022
    👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/1160 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/ 👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au Happy Sunday, you guys! Welcome to this weekly English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast! Today's expression is "have a knack for something". This is quite a popular expression used when you admire someone's ability for doing something. Do you now have a clue on what this expression means? As usual, we will break down the meaning of the words in the expression. I will also give example situations where you can use the expression "have a knack for something". I will also answer a question from Sara who asks about the difference between "at the end" and "in the end". And finally, don't forget to download this episode's FREE worksheet and listen to a clip from the Pixar animated movie Finding Nemo. Remember, you can play back the audio so you can listen for the dialog! ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    18 mins
  • AE 1159 - Pete's 2c: Can You Guess Which Language 'Kayak' Comes From?

    AE 1159 - Pete's 2c: Can You Guess Which Language 'Kayak' Comes From?
    Jul 20 2022
    How's your week going so far? Come sit down with me here on Pete's 2c on the Aussie English podcast! In Pete's 2c episodes, I get on Instagram and answer your awesome questions! In today's episode, I get to answer questions like where did Australian English come from, or like how Australian English came to be. Someone also asked how did English became a global language. There were also some questions on English pronunciation like how to say the words "maths", "called" vs "cold", "shoes" vs "issues" and the word "kayaking". Someone also asked if they can use the word "dedicated" to mean that someone is hardworking and disciplined - I say 'yes' to both! And finally, someone asked what can be bought as an unusual gift for their grandson's 11th birthday! It's quite tough to answer that question, as I didn't really have much off the top of my mind. Join me today for a round of casual talking here on Pete's 2c! ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    25 mins
  • AE 1158 - Expression: Get Wind of Something

    AE 1158 - Expression: Get Wind of Something
    Jul 17 2022
    How’s the weekend so far, you mob?  In today’s English expression episode on the Aussie English podcast, we are going to talk about the expression “get wind of something”. It sounds like we’re going to catch the ‘wind’ here but not really! I will break down the meaning of the words in this phrase and give you the meaning of “get wind of something”. I will be giving out sample situations where you can put this expression to use, along with a pronunciation exercise. Tune in for the question of the week which is “What is the difference of ON time and IN time?” And lastly, whip out your pens and paper and try to catch the dialogue from the Australian movie Crocodile Dundee 2. Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    17 mins
  • AE 1157 - The Goss: Got a Tattoo? You Can't Come in!

    AE 1157 - The Goss: Got a Tattoo? You Can't Come in!
    Jul 15 2022
    Welcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! I found this online article about restaurants in Queensland banning people from entering their establishments if they have facial or neck tattoos. It sort of triggers Australians as people start to take sides. Some say that it’s good to have the ban because people find such tattoos offensive, while others rave that there shouldn’t be discrimination because these are paying customers. So, where do we draw the line on having visible body tattoos? What if it’s a Michelin-starred restaurant, a client makes a reservation, and turns up at the place with tattoos all over? Would they run the client off? We wonder if they associated having tattoos with violent bikie gangs. But we all know not all tattooed people are nutters. How can someone tell? Join us today for another round of casual talks here on The Goss! Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    44 mins
  • AE 1155 - The Goss: My Parents' Roadtrip up the East Coast of Australia

    AE 1155 - The Goss: My Parents' Roadtrip up the East Coast of Australia
    Jul 3 2022
    Join me in welcoming back my dad, Ian Smissen, to the podcast! Dad and Mum recently travelled up to Queensland and guess what? They went on this epic road trip! He shares that he was going to attend a bird photography conference up in Gold Coast, and so off they went places for about three weeks. It was also my mum’s birthday and so Dad told us about the O’Reilly Rainforest Retreat, a family friend’s property. We also talk about how kids seem to know how to get your attention, using annoying, rising inflections when calling for you - do kids in your country do the same? Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    26 mins
  • AE 1154 - 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 9

    AE 1154 - 5 Expressions To Sound Fluent in English | Part 9
    Jun 26 2022
    It’s time for a quick review of the English expressions I taught you here on the Aussie English podcast! Over the past few episodes, I talked about 5 English expressions that you can use for your daily conversations: Make A Fool Out Of Yourself https://aussieenglish.com.au/1142 Read Between The Lines https://aussieenglish.com.au/1144 Where The Rubber Meets The Road https://aussieenglish.com.au/1146 Take No Prisoners https://aussieenglish.com.au/1148 Foot The Bill https://aussieenglish.com.au/1149 As always, I’ll give the definition of these expressions and use them in sentences to help you understand what they really mean. Don’t forget to pause the video so you can write your own sentences in the comments section, too. And lastly, I will teach you how to say the contract the phrase “would not have” like a native English speaker! Don't forget to download your FREE PDF Worksheet here 👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1154_Worksheet Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    11 mins
  • AE 1153 - Pete's 2c: Strewth! My Daughter Spat the Dummy!

    AE 1153 - Pete's 2c: Strewth! My Daughter Spat the Dummy!
    Jun 19 2022
    Happy Sunday, guys! The kids are asleep and it's time for me to get on Instagram to answer your questions! In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about whether Australians say 'apartment' or 'flat'. Right, urban living quarters. There was also a question about what stuff one needs to take with them when going on a trip to Australia. Yes, besides your passport, there are things you ought to be bringing with you. I also got to tell a delightful story when I was once at a beach doing research work! Someone also asked which one is correct - "I'd better go" or "I better go". And tune in for a lesson on Aussie slang as I tell you the meaning of the word 'strewth' and 'dummy'. Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    31 mins
  • AE 1152 - Interview: How to Build an Online Business on Instagram with Camille Hanson – Part 2

    AE 1152 - Interview: How to Build an Online Business on Instagram with Camille Hanson – Part 2
    Jun 16 2022
    Welcome to another round of awesome chin-wags here on the Aussie English podcast! Meet the lovely Camille Hanson, an online English teacher, influencer, author, avid language learner, and mum of three. In today's Part 2 of my interview with Camille, we chatted about how she ended up becoming an English teacher and how she started her online business. We also talk about how she's a husband and wife team; they’re digital entrepreneurs! We talk about how they grew their business online, having realistic expectations around how long it takes to "make it". She also shares the importance of finding your niche and whether or not you should be worried if there's a lot of competition in your niche. We got to discuss stuff about Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube and how to grow your audience on these different platforms. You know, it requires sort of different plans of attack. Some of these things aren't all the same. Lastly, we talk about how to develop your content and find what will work for you on these different platforms. Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? ** Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt
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    25 mins