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Welcome to the Aussie English podcast! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Anthony Elorrioroz, my very good friend from France! In today's interview episode, we get to talk about how he made his bold move of moving to Australia. How he got a working holiday visa, then a permanent residency, until being granted citizenship.He also shares that he didn't actually WANT to study English! But when he realized how fun it is learning a new language, he definitely worked on it - getting 1 on 1 lessons, and formally studying for the IELTS.And finally, he shares his 109-day solo journey across the wide Australian outback on a motorcycle!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!Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on.No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble!In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on".I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase, as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression.I will also be answering a question from Chairuladi. He asks about the difference between saying "there isn't" and "there is an" - listen closely how I pronounce both phrases!And finally, I will play a clip from the popular Australian kids' TV show Bluey. As an adult, I find myself addicted to it; it's very clever and has witty humour. The parents are hilarious!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 this episode, we talk about COVID in Queensland versus Victoria because Kyrin's up in Queensland. We trade gastro stories and talk about street food in foreign countries and how we've been food poisoned before.We talk about the Spice trade and the Dutch East India Company from the 1700s to 1800s and the miserable lives of sailors. We also talk about what they used to eat, preventing scurvy, that sort of stuff.We talk about the lives of people in the past. You know, what was it like to live in Rome? What did people think when they saw an elephant for the first time that had been, you know, brought to Italy from sub-Saharan Africa?And then lastly, we chat a little bit about swearing in foreign languages and the importance of learning slang so that you can fit in. So, I think you're going to enjoy this episode!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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The whole nation of Australia is gripped with the latest Novak 'NoVax' Djokovic saga!Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic flew to Australia to play in the 10th Australian Open. But because he is unvaccinated (possibly still at the time of this episode coming out), he got sent home!He's a great tennis player and all, but the Australian government won't allow unvaccinated people into the country.Join us today as we talk about what we think about the Aussie government denying Djokovic entry into the country.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!We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something".As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety.I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it?I will also be giving out example situations where you can possibly use the expression.And finally, try to figure out this phrase from the blockbuster movie Finding Nemo!See you in the next episode!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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Here's an exciting interview episode for you, guys!Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry, an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD.He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years!Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious.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/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Welcome back to The Goss!In today's episode, we talk about Australia's most dangerous horse racing club!Yes, the Wallabadah Jockey Club has closed down after 169 years of operation.Race organizers have concluded that its race track no longer meets NSW's horse racing standards. This is because of the race track's terrain - it has up hills and down hills, with a nine-metre decline towards the home stretch. A perfect recipe for horse racing disasters, isn't it?Join us as we talk about the rich history of Australian horse racing and how we think it has become so commercialised.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/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Let's get on with these 5 English expressions to take your English fluency to the next level!In today's video, I teach you 5 English expressions you can use in your daily English conversations to sound more fluent.Note the example sentence & its pronunciation - listen closely for linking sounds!And at the end of the lesson, don't forget to practice saying these phrases with me.Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1093_WorksheetIs 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/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Here's my take on the REAL difference between Australian English versus British English!Meet vloggers @ Joel and Lia who are British but live in Australia!In today's episode, I breakdown the differences in pronunciation between Australian English and British English. For example, there is a difference when saying the R sound if it's at the end of a sentence versus saying the R sound before a vowel sound.One thing that Joel and Lia says here is that Australian English pronunciation somehow comes between British English and American English.I'm very skeptic of that one. What do you think?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/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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G'day, you mob! How's it going?What's the weather like today where you are right now?Because here in Australia, we are currently experiencing the La Nina phenomenon!During La Nina, the surface ocean waters along the tropical west coast of South America cool.And even if it's far from Australia, this activity affects us here, and means a LOT of rainfall this summer.In today's episode, join my dad Ian and me as we talk about what is the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and how it affects bugs here in Australia during La Nina.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/shirtImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!