Aussie English

By Pete SmissenEducation Courses Language Learning

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Aussie English episodes

May 22, 2016 Ask Pete Anything: Why Do You Add 'Up' After Some Verbs?
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In this episode of Ask Pete Anything I answer a tricky question about why we add "up" after certain verbs.
11 min
May 22, 2016 Ask Pete Anything: Can You Tell Me About Melbourne?
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Here's the first episode of Ask Pete Anything where I answer numerous questions about all things Melbourne!
18 min
May 19, 2016 Ep053: Expression - To Kick The Dog
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In this episode I explain the expression "to kick the dog" as well as how and when it is used. This may be a much more Australia specific, or even my family specific, expression, and it's said in a more humorous setting.
6 min
May 19, 2016 Ep052: Expression - An Elephant In The Room
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In this episode I explain the expression "an elephant in the room" as well as give you some examples of how and when it's used.
8 min
May 19, 2016 Ep051: Expression - To Have Other/Bigger Fish To Fry
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In today's episode I explain how to use the expression "To Have Other Fish To Fry" or "To Have Bigger Fish To Fry", and give you some examples and exercises as well.
8 min
May 17, 2016 Ep050: Walking With Pete - Ask Pete Anything Idea
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Today's episode is about an idea that I have to create a series on the podcast called Ask Pete Anything, where you guys get to ask the questions or choose the topics that I speak about. Let me know what you think, and if you have any questions or topic ideas make sure to message or comment them to me on www.facebook.com/theaussieenglishpodcastGet the full PDF transcript at www.theaussieenglishpodcast.com
6 min
May 16, 2016 Ep049: Expression - To Hold Your Horses
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In this episode I explain another idiom that involves animals, "To hold your horses", which is said when asking someone to be patient, to wait, to hold on.
9 min
May 15, 2016 Ep048: Expression - To Have Ants In One's Pants
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In today's episode I explain how to use another common English expression, "To have ants in one's pants" more commonly used as "To have ants in your pants".
9 min
May 13, 2016 Ep047: Expression - To Pig Out (On Something)
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In this episode I explain what the expression "to pig out" or "to pig out on something" means, as well as how and when to use it.Get the full PDF transcript at www.theaussieenglishpodcast.com
8 min
May 12, 2016 Ep046: Expression - Like Water Off A Duck's Back
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In this episode I cover the expression "Like water off a duck's back", what it means as well as when and how to use it. Check out www.theaussieenglishpodcast.com for the full PDF transcript for this episode.
12 min

About Aussie English

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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…