AE 1033 - Expression: Like A Shag On A Rock
Send us a text G'day, you mob!I have another English expression for you to add to your growing list.Today's episode is about birds, so first, we'll talk about the English expression "like a shag on a rock" -- listen carefully on what I mean by SHAG here!Like always, we will break down the words in the expression, talk about its meaning, and and give you examples of how the expression "like a shag on a rock" may be used.Also, I'll answer a question from @henry.khosasih -- "How do you use Ta?" ...
24 Okt 202121min
AE 1032 - Interview: How to Build a Career in Australia with Milene Sales | Part 1
Send us a text Australia is a very desirable place to live and work, and there's a low unemployment rate to prove it. But before you run off to pack your bags and brush up on your "Ocker" accent, be prepared for what it takes to land a job.In today's video, we have one of my favorite guests Milene Sales talk about building a career in Australia. A fitness trainer and Zumba instructor who taught ESL side by side, everything changed with the pandemic.Find out today how Milene was able to change...
23 Okt 202128min
AE 1030 - Can You Understand Bogan Aussie English | Karl Stefanovic
Send us a text I love Karl Stefanovic of TODAY Show Australia!Have you seen that Australian guy surfing innocently while a shark has been flipping around behind him?In today's episode, I am going to show you about the surfing culture in Australia.I got the funny video Hilarious Surfers Have Reporter In Stitches | TODAY Show Australia on my screen and man, Karl's first reaction is priceless.I'll tell you about the much-stereotyped 'surfer dudes' in Australia, and why they always seem to have u...
21 Okt 202122min
AE 1029 - The Goss: Rewilding Bandicoots, the Hollow hog Invention, and Why Eucalypt Forests have Evolved to Burn
Send us a text How's the week going, you mob?Today, we're talking about fascinating animals and trees in Australia!One story is about bandicoots -- these are marsupials; like kangaroos and wallabies; they just don't walk with their rear legs. Each time they dig, these little rat-looking animals contribute to the health of the ecosystem because this way, the soil catches more water and nutrients. Another story is about the adorable squirrels! A recent study by the University of California clai...
20 Okt 202135min
AE 1028 - Expression: The Shit Hits The Fan
Send us a text How's your weekend goin', guys?Here's another weekly English expression for you to practice!In today's 'poo-py' episode, I am going to teach you the proper use of the English expression "the shit hits the fan" - seems 'smelly', isn't it?Just by the expression itself, I think you may have an idea of its meaning. What do you think happens when someone throws that smelly matter at a spinning fan with everyone around it?I am going to answer a question from @brayan.gariza where Bray...
17 Okt 202122min
AE 1027 - 10 Deadliest Australian Animals | Part 2
Send us a text And here we are on Part 2 of Australia's deadliest animals -- or so the video '10 Most Dangerous Animals In Australia' says so.Mmm, we're getting to the ones to the top of their list. I may have said nay to some of them but let's see here.00:15 The one with one red stripe.03:32 The one who can camouflage.06:39 The one with pretty blue rings.10:26 The one with terrifying teeth.14:49 The one without legs.16:58 The one with wispy tentacles.What scary Australian animal have you enc...
16 Okt 202120min
AE 1025 - Interview: Raising Bilingual Children with Shana Thompson
Send us a text I've been chin-wagging with the best people in the world while in lockdown!Today's guest is Shana Thompson, host of the American English Podcast!Like me, she creates fun & educational content designed for intermediate to Advanced English learners.Ah mates, we've got much in common! We both do podcasts for English learners. We both married Brazilians (she's American, and I'm- well, you know that, don't you?!).We both know how to speak Portuguese.AND we both have two children...
14 Okt 20211h 6min
AE 1024 - The Goss: Sense Making in the Modern Era of Social Media and Bullshit Artist Politicians
Send us a text Welcome to another Goss episode here with me and my dad Ian Smissen!Vaccination programs rollout all over the globe, each country raring to get their citizens vaccinated.Here in Australia, well, it's taking its time.In today's episode we talk about the latest news bits about vaccine rollout in Australia - because when certain areas have reached a target percentage of vaccinated residents, then they promise to ease down on the lockdowns.Because everybody's been whingeing about i...
13 Okt 202136min
