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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!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang word "berko".Do you know anyone who's "berko"?I bet you do!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!

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Yes, I just got vaccinated - and I got the AstraZeneca vaccine. This Covid pandemic has a lot going on, causing people to fret about their health and lives.I am no different.We're all surrounded by too much information and it can be tough to sort through, process, then decide what to do.As a man of science, I feel that this is my way to tell you guys about getting vaccinated, and to give you an idea of what to expect from getting the vaccination.I hope this video helps!

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Here's another awesome English expression for you mob!Have you ever been "caught with your pants down"?In this episode, we will be talking about the English expression "caught with your pants down" - sounds naughty, doesn't it?We will be talking about it's possible origin- oh, you'll cringe at this one.I will also be sharing to you an adorably funny story of a deer out in the Australian bushes who encountered men. And of course, we will be talking about invasive deer species in Australia! As usual, I want you to practice using this expression right there in the comments below!Don’t forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_991_FreeWorksheet

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I am going to reveal to you guys the secret to pronouncing the L and R sounds!For many learners of the English language, the consonant L and R sounds are often mispronounced - and even interchanged!In today's lesson, I will first teach you how to say the consonant L sound. Followed by telling you how to say the consonant R sound. Note that this is the rhotic Australian R sound - quite tricky!We will then have a comparative pronunciation exercise. We will say the words in pairs, like 'pray' and 'play'.And finally, we will practice saying the words by having a listening comprehension test. So, how did you go, guys?As usual, let me know how you did in the comments below!Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_990_WorksheetAlso, here's a little surprise for you guys so check this one as well 👉👉👉 https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

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I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "a beer gut". Maybe you've got one? No shame on that, mate! Be healthy though!Learn what it means and how you can use it in your daily conversations.

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Learn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English podcast!One of the reasons I love doing podcasts is because I get to interview and chin-wag with people.I am so proud to introduce you mob to Dr. John Martin of the Taronga Institute for Science and Learning!Dr. Martin of Taronga Zoo recently got his research paper published in Science, the prestigious science magazine.Together with his team, the paper titled "Innovation and geographic spread of a complex foraging culture in an urban parrot" talked about these cockatoos who have mastered dumpster diving. Kind of like the bin chicken, isn't it?Join me in this interview as we talk about how these clever cockatoos learned to open the Australian bin!

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Learn English in this extremely funny video on the Aussie English podcast!You must have seen that viral video of a 'flight attendant' who tied a 'passenger' to his seat because 'he smelled of ah-co-hol' and had 'touched his *****'.I'd like to introduce you mob to the African American Vernacular English - known as Black English, or Ebonics, this is a variety of English largely spoken in urban communities by African Americans.This short video is a treasure trove of real life English phrases that I am sure you have heard of either from watching movies or someone at your local community.So grab a cuppa, join me in this unusual English lesson, and let's widen your English vocabulary!

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Learn Australian English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!I am going to teach you about the English expression "cheat death"!Do you remember that movie about teens being chased by death?It's all about because they "cheated death", isn't it?I know, gory.Today, you will learn what the expression "cheat death" means and how it is used in sentences.I will also tell you about a famous chicken that lives in a Maccas - but not the KFC across it.And lastly, I will tell you about the Aussie parma, or parmi, the Australianised version of the Italian dish chicken parmigiana.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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Learn Australian English in this special episode of the Aussie English podcast!Today you will learn how to say these auxiliary verb + pronoun combos so you can be confident when speaking in English - and sound like a native English speaker, too!In this lesson, we will focus on the auxiliary verbs DO and DOES.First, we will break down the pronunciation of each auxiliary verb when it is combined with a pronoun.I will then teach you 3 steps on how to say the auxiliary verb + pronoun so listen closely for the sound they make when they are connected.And finally, we will practice saying the connected auxiliary verb + pronoun in example sentences.Here are the DO and DOES + pronoun combinations you can use in your daily conversations:Do IDo YouDoes HeDoes SheDo WeDo TheyDoes ItSo, how did it go? Can you come up with your own sentences using the DO and DOES + pronoun combinations given in this video?Don't forget to download your FREE PDF worksheet here! https://bit.ly/AE_985_WorksheetNeed more lessons on Australian English pronunciations? Check this one out today! https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/apc33

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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!I am going to teach you the Aussie slang phrase "the bee's knees".Have you ever seen the knees of a bee? I bet you'll have a laugh learning about this slang phrase today.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!