Aussie English

Learn 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 honesty system roadside stalls in Tasmania. Farmers have set up boxes of extra produce right next to the road with a money jar next to it. You're supposed to take what you want and put your payment in the jar - honesty store! But some sneaky folks don't really do it that way. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episodes where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian! For this episode, we talk about the expression "buy a lemon". Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression, Discover what the expression means, Learn how to use the expression, Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use, Go through a pronunciation exercise, and I talk about Australia's most ordered soft drink - lemon, lime, and bitters! Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn Australian English in this special episode of the Aussie English podcast! So, do you wish you have a larger vocabulary in English? Or you want to have more English expressions at the tip of your tongue for daily conversations? But do you easily forget them as soon as you have learnt them? I received this interesting question from Mohsen, one of my followers on Instagram -- thank you, Mohsen! In this episode, I talk about several things that you need to know about learning any language: How to expand your English vocabulary How to use complex English sentence structures in your daily conversations The key to retaining vocabulary and expressions that you learned The right way to read any material & recall what you read Why continuous intake of English vocabulary is essential Anki and how to use it How to retain vocabulary in the long run with mnemonics & word association Learn to organize information into easy-to-learn groups Why you need to study and have fun at the same time What is the Pomodoro tec

Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use Australian slang - like a fair dinkum Australian! In this episode, we talk about the Aussie slang term “a bad trot”. 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!

Learn 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 the current state of housing in Australia. If you are considering migrating to Australia and staying permanently, this episode is for you. There are points that you might want to consider like the housing developers, or how far the location is to your workplace, and even the environment. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn Australian English in this English Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast. These are weekly episode where I teach you how to use English expressions like a fair dinkum Australian! For this episode, we talk about the expression "a bad apple". Breakdown the meaning of the words in this expression, Discover what the expression means, Learn how to use the expression, Listen to real dialogue examples of the expression in use, Go through a pronunciation exercise, and A quick story involving my Grandpa, the 1930s, and what happened then like night and day. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of Pete & Kel Talks! These are conversations with my beautiful wife Raquel (or Kel) as we talk about our kids, life as a bicultural family, and the simple joys in between. In this episode, we talk about the birth of our daughter Joana! Over the past couple of episodes, we've been sharing the scary experience of finding out that she is small. She's finally arrived into our lives and we are nothing but overjoyed. Thank you for all the support! And by listening to this episode today, I hope you guys pick up a thing or two about welcoming a new life into the world. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie Slang series where I teach you how to use the word "ambo" like a fair dinkum Australian! Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn 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 Dexter Kruger who is Australia's oldest person! He is recently turned 111 years old and resides in Roma, Queensland. Imagine how much this incredible centenarian has seen in his life. Born in 1910, he lived through World War 1, the Great Depression, World War 2, heaps of droughts, and now, the Covid19 pandemic! Truly phenomenal! Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn Australian English in this Walking With Pete episode where I tell you the latest on me, my growing family, and the Aussie English podcast. In this episode, I am truly grateful for growing up and living here in Australia. Not that I am griping, but I would sincerely love to be closer to nature - no forest here in Curlewis, sigh. Anyway, I give you today the latest about Noah who is in his terrible twos. He's driving me and Kel nuts but that's being a parent for you. Also, my daughter Joanna is coming very soon! And get this: I am coming up with a book course for you mob! What do you think should I call these episodes where I give you my life updates? Where you guys get a glimpse of my personal life? Comment below! Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Learn 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!

Learn 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!

Learn 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!

Learn 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!

Learn 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 progress Embrace 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!

Learn 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!

Learn 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!

Learn 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!

Learn 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, and I 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!

Learn 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!