G'day youse guys out there in listener land.

English is an unusual language in many ways. And one of those features is the fact that English doesn't use a second person plural in its formal language. That means there is no plural for "you".

However, Australians have found an ingenious solution to this in informal settings and spoken language, hence the word for this week - youse.

Youse is an informal pronoun and we talk about pronouns in general and controversies related to this topic recently. We talk about gendered language and the positives and negatives of using gender neutral, or incorporating inclusivity in our languages.

Enjoy this episode and don't forget there are transcripts available for youse.

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Have you considered, or are you considering migrating to Australia? Are you looking for residence or Australian citizenship? Perhaps you want to become a dinky di aussie. Then this episode is for you.

I get a lot of requests about the best way to go about pursuing residency and citizenship in Australia, but I can't offer any advice apart from very generic advice. So, I thought it would be beneficial to talk to a dinky di aussie who does know what they are talking about.

We talk to Nicolas from Miranda Migration about the best ways to go about residency and pursuing your options when it comes to Australia.

Is anyone you know thinking about becoming a dinky di aussie? Then share it with them because this episode will be invaluable.

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In this episode we explain a classic Australian expression about being thirsty.

For much of my time in hospital I was not allowed to drink and unable to talk, so how was it that we can still communicate with fundamental components of language missing?

We discuss plosives and how they are made, and why they can pose some challenges. We explore why non-verbal communication is so important and how we might actually use this in our daily lives without realising.

And of course, we speak about what the dingo is most famous for in Australia.

Legends can be animals, fictional characters, famous people, or even your friends. Join us this week in the Australians Teach English podcast and explore with us some urban legends and more!

In this episode we talk to Katherine and Irma, from Colombia and Mexico about some of the stereotypes and misconceptions that can arise from this. We compare it to the stories of Australia, and how reality can differ from legend.

Katherine and Irma have projects that relate to story telling based on their culture. We talk about how sharing knowledge can be advantageous as a learning process.

We also talk about the word legend and how it is used differently in Australia.

So come with us and learn about some aussie legends.

One of the most common requests by students is that they want to become more, "fluent". But on a day to day basis, what does this actually mean and how can we set goals to achieve this mythical fluency? That's what this episode is about. And when we achieve a little step along the way, we might say "onya".

In this episode I relate some of the time I spent in the spinal ward and my recovery to learning a language. There is a lot of toxic positivity and false optimism in both settings which is likely to lead to frustration and disappointment. So how do we overcome this?

We discuss the importance of setting measurable, achievable goals as a way to working towards bigger goals, such as fluency. In that way, you might be able to say onya, more often.

In this episode recorded pre-accident, we talk to Gaby, a sports nutritionist and owner of Intense Eat Fit. She is as tough as old boots - as hard as nails.

She came to Perth, Australia, to complete a master's degree in nutrition science and to continue her love of triathlons. As it turned out, she stayed for longer than this and decided to begin her own business based out of Australia.

Gaby tells us about how learning another language is actually similar to training for triathlons and how focussing on nutrition is an undervalued part of the learning process.

This episode is for anyone who takes their learning and training seriously and we hope you get as much out of it as we did!

It has been a long time since I've uploaded an episode, and there is a very good reason why. Half way through last year I had a very serious accident which has left me paralysed from the chest down. I spent a total of nearly 5 months in hospital - of which 6 weeks were in intensive care. It could be said that I had Buckley's chance of getting back to doing an episode, but here we are.

In this episode Oriana and I talk about how language learning has helped us through different crises in our lives, and how the philosophy of learning a new language can be applied to different situations to help us in any recovery we might experience.

We are extremely grateful to the messages of support we have had and it has been a big goal for my personal recovery to get back to the podcasts and teaching English.

A few weeks ago, we were meant to interview Isha and her partner, but she bailed. So this week were talk to Isha about her time and experiences in Australia. She had previously bailed from Canada and the United States, but not Australia. See why she now calls Australia home.

We talk to her about why she decided on Australia, and the differences between Australia and other English speaking countries. In fact, she has an unusual reason as to why she wanted to come to Australia in the first place. Can you find out what it was?

Isha explains to us what it is like to run her own business in Australia. She is one half of BrazilianShop.com.au, which we have previously spoken about on our episode, Maccas.

We also speak about some of the common features and differences between Australian and Latin American culture and how this can be difficult for some newcomers to Australia.

Pronounciation and listening also get a run in this episode, and Isha and I talk about how we can use our interests to improve our language skills.

Enjoy this light hearted episode and gain some motivation in the process.

What do you think of her advice? Let us know!

G'day and welcome to this week's episode of the Australians Teach English podcast. Recently, I've been a little crook, which has made it a lot harder to upload and record episodes. So, Oriana and I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about healthcare in Australia and what it means for you as a visitor to Australia.

We will talk about health related slang and how to use this correctly.

We also talk about what to do if you get sick and or injured in Australia, and the processes you'll need to follow. 

Enjoy this informative episode about Australia's healthcare system. And if you are travelling to Australia, it's a timely reminder to review your health insurance and potential costs, depending on where you are applying from.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us!

G'Day and welcome to another episode of the Australian's Teach English Podcast. Strangely enough, that's the topic for this week's episode!

It's also very similar to an expression used in Frisian. And that's who we're speaking to in this episode - Jaring. Jaring is an exceptionally talented young man from the north of the Netherlands. Modest and hardworking, he has been able to get permanent residency and citizenship thanks to his experience on farms.

We talk to Jaring about how and why he was easily able to adapt to regional life in Australia, and what keeps him motivated. We talk to him about his knowledge of the cattle and dairy industries and some interesting oddities associated with working in such a tough business.

Jaring also explains how he likes to approach learning languages and culture by immersing himself in various activities and volunteer opportunities.

We hope you enjoy this episode. It might even give you some ideas about you can use flexibility and motivations to make alternative pathways if your goal is to stay in Australia, long term.