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Welcome back to another Pete's 2c episode!I got my dad Ian Smissen back to do this chin-wag with me today.We've got quite a show of political opinions today where you're going to hear our criticism of Scott "ScoMo" Morrisson, Australia's current prime minister.Exercise your better judgment on this episode; you are going to hear our personal opinions, but we're not trying to make you 'come over to our side'.Other than our discussion about ScoMo's most recent admission that there is a crisis in aged care in Australia, we also talk about Australia's weird weather!** Want your question featured here on the Pete's 2c Series? Send in your questions to [email protected]** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **

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G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In this third installment of the 4-part interview session I had with Mere Mortals' host Kyrin Down, we chat about what we think of the British royal family and royalty more broadly as an institution. We talk about why some Australians love the royal family, the Australian royalists, where some Aussies absolutely hate them. Or, you know, at the very least, have no interest at all in the royal family. We talk about unearned fame, the Paris Hilton types versus, say, celebrities or rich people who've earnt it. We talk about corrupt countries and their governments, as well as benevolent leaders who take control of the government and then give it back for the good of the country. And then lastly, we talk about why governments of countries like the UK, USA and Australia seemingly are so much less corrupt than countries in places like Asia or Central and South America. We're all the same people and it's just a different part of the world, why aren't we all exactly the same government with exactly the same system and the exact same amount of corruption?Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Learn English in this newest English Grammar lesson on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, I am going to teach you how to correctly use the articles IS and ARE.There is one simple rule for it, and it has something to do with the subject of your sentence. Subject = who or what you are talking about in the sentence.We will also go through some practice sentences. Listen to how I say the whole sentences because there are some word sounds that link to one another.As always, don't hesitate saying the words or sentences out loud! You are learning and you are doing great!Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Happy Sunday, you mob! How's your weekend going?In today's episode, we are going to talk about the English expression "sink or swim".We will be talking about the origin of the phrase "sink or swim" and give you example situations where you can use them.Also, I stand corrected regarding The Waltzing Matilda! I received this brilliant email from Karin of Germany where she told me something about "der Walzer" and "die Walz". Apparently, they're different.We will also break down the meaning of the words in the expression and know the meaning of the phrase "flotsam and jetsam" - that's a bonus for you right there!And finally, for the Listening Comprehension exercise, listen carefully to this clip from the Australian TV show Round The Twist.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Welcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!In today's episode, we talk about a mega millipede found in Australia.A millipede is a crawling insect which is named so because it has so many legs. Despite being called 'millipedes', most species only have 750 legs or so.Until recently, Australian scientists found a Eumillipes persephone to have a whooping 1,300 legs!What if insects can wear shoes?Join us today as we talk about this super millipede and the weird evolution of cave and deep sea creatures.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In today's episode, we talk about wishing we could live in other places besides Australia. Like, Europe versus Australia.We wonder how it's like to live somewhere in Europe where you're surrounded by lots of different cultures, languages -- remember what they say about driving through Europe for a couple of hours and you hear the same word said in many different accents?I mean, Australia's a great country, but it's also a solo continent -- it's not like you can take a train or bus to another part of the land and you get a totally different language and culture.We also talk about Japanese culture and how different it is from Australian culture. Do you ever wonder how people in the old ages migrated when there was no modern travel?Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast!How well do you know Australia? Think you know a lot, eh?We are going to test that knowledge today!In today's episode, I got 20 questions for you to test how much you know about Australia's culture, history, and trivia -- it's going to be a ripper, that I tell you!Let me know how you go!Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1106_Worksheet** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Happy Sunday, everyone!In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" -- aahh, a very unique expression, isn't it?Yeah, I'd say I don't hear it much from people outside of Australia and I am excited to tell you all about it today.I will also be answering a question from Jodie from China. She asks "Could you please tell me what was the difference between 'here you go' and 'there you go'?"An excellent question! So definitely tune in to hear my answer for that.As always, I will break down the words in the expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" and give you example situations where you may use the expression.And finally, find a quiet place, grab a pen and paper because I will be playing a clip from the classic Australian movie Crocodile Dundee. Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In today's episode, we talk about my family's plans to (finally) travel to Brazil and how crazy it is to make a lot of considerations because we'll be traveling with 2 children now.We wonder how it is for people with big families - did you know that there was a woman who gave birth to 69 children?! How do you handle children that many? Must be a pandemonium on a daily basis!And lastly, we also talk about losing friends when you start to get older. I'm sure some of you can relate to losing contact with friends when you start having children because they start having their own families too.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt

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Has anyone told you about the drop bear in Australia?It is known to be a rabid-looking bear that will literally drop from trees and eat your insides!Well, I want you to know that this is simply a very popular myth in Australia. It is so popular that some tourist attractions even sell "drop bear protection hats"!Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk about the origins of the drop bear myth and how it became popular.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt