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In this episode, we talk to Reka, an Australian teacher in Japan who is a chip off the old block. She is the daughter of Hungarian parents and is now a world traveller in her own right - a real chip off the old block. In her journeys, she recalls relearning her heritage language, a generation out of step and the challenges that it brought. She shar…
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…
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 …
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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 n…
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 i…
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 …
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 h…
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 …
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 bet…
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 hea…
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 ha…
Do you know how to pronounce tough, though, night and through? Do you know why we pronounce these differently? It's difficult isn't it? Well, tough titties. And that brings us to our episode for this week, where we bring you this now quintessential Australian expression. At the same time we're going to help you pronounce some words with the "gh" sp…
Each year in Australia, we celebrate and recognise Indigenous Australians during what we call "Reconciliation Week". In fact, this recognition continues to grow beyond this week, to raise awareness about the history and continued legacy issues relating to the first nations people of Australia. There are activities all around Australia to learn more…
This week Australians go to the ballot box to choose their Federal Government. But how does it work? What makes Australia's system of government different to others, and why on Earth would Australians go and get a democracy sausage? Oriana and I talk about the structure of Australia's goverment, parliament and our system of voting. We also talk abo…
Is it normal to get frustrated when learning a language? Do you say that you're going to give up and never try again? Maybe you've had a sooky la la. In this week's episode I talk about my experiences coming back to Australia and how I nearly didn't make it. I also talk about some of my experiences coming back to Australia and the sooky la las that…
G'day and welcome to another episode of the Australians Teach English podcast. One of the most common peculiarities people find they arrive in Australia is the shortening of words, and particularly the names we give fast food restaurants. And one stands out - Maccas. So what better time to talk to someone about business in Australia. On this episod…
G'day and kaya to our very first episode based on Australian soil. On the 25th of April, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC Day. It is a very solemn day and some would argue that it is actually our most important national day. It is also a tradition to make ANZAC biscuits around this time. We talk to Maria Marta, an Argentine from Tuc…
G'day and welcome to a very special episode. In fact, this is the last time our team will be in Argentina. After nearly 5 years of living in Buenos Aires, and two years of pandemic, I can finally return home. So this is the perfect opportunity to talk about one of the most complex ideas in language - the unreal (hypothetical) past. You will probabl…
Footy season is well and truly upon us and it's time for us to learn some useful footy related Australian slang that you can use in everyday life! Maybe you're passionate about supporting one team - you can't see anything any other way. Maybe you like to bash the ump for his decisions, maybe you are a one-eyed supporter! In this episode we talk abo…
Scarn on guys? Are you confused when someone says this to you? When does something sound different to how you think it should be said? What's going on with that? Ahhh. Now you get it. Scarn on is an Australian way of asking "what's going on"? This is an example of "elided" speech. You are probably already familiar with some examples such as fish n …
How do people learn multiple languages? What tips and tricks do they use to get the most out of their learning? And what about the differences within languages themselves? These are all common questions language learners ask themselves and others when trying to learn. In this episode, we talk to one of our favourite polyglots, Anita, from Bhashakid…
This is an extremely special episode, with one of our Ukrainian friends, Julia. With world events currently, it's hard to think of the right words to express ourselves. Luckily, and one of the positive aspects currently, is that there are many examples of exemplary human behaviour. This is especially so in Ukraine, where people are helping each oth…
For transcripts, learning guides and members only content, join our club:https://australiansteachenglish.com/podcast-members-club/Warnie, floods and pronunciation tips. It's our first episode of scarn on. And welcome to a preview of what our members and subscribers get each week.It's your place to ask questions, and clarify anything language relate…
For transcripts, learning guides and members only content, join our club:https://australiansteachenglish.com/podcast-members-club/Are you listening to us? Can you hear us? Are your ears painted on? On this week's episode, we're talking about listening skills. And how you can improve your listening skills. We are talking the difference between activ…
For transcripts, learning guides and members only content, join our club:https://australiansteachenglish.com/podcast-members-club/Back by popular demand this week is our friend from The States, Jillian. She has recently entered Australia and during the show was in quarantine, having some quarantinis, making sure she didn't have the Rona.This might …
For more information, a transcript and learning guide, visit our members page:https://australiansteachenglish.com/podcast-members-club/Hello everyone! Prepare to be bowled over by the benefits of learning another language and discover some cricket slang at the same time.On this episode, we go through some of the benefits of speaking more than one l…
For a transcript and learning guide for this episode, join our Podcast Members Club - https://australiansteachenglish.com/podcast-members-club/In this episode, we are joined by Abraham, host of a latin american podcast based in Australia, called Cachai. He is also an international student and has a role in providing advice to prospective internatio…
EP 71 BradburyFor a transcript and learning guide of this episode, go here:https://australiansteachenglish.com/podcast-members-club/It's the Winter Olympics, and there's only one Australianism that we can talk about - doing a Bradbury. In this episode, we talk to German about his experience in learning about Australian culture and English through s…
Australia is renowned for it's variety of climate and landscapes. And along with this comes the ability to produce striking and wines of character. One particular wine that has an extremely good reputation in Australia is Cab Sav. It does extremely well in the coastal region of Margs.We have Jillian, a winemaker from the United States who travels t…
In this episode we talk about clothing culture in Australia, and not just any clothing. We're talking about thongs. It might raise an eyebrow but can you guess what type of clothing thongs actually are?Oriana and I talk about an unusual cultural behaviour in Australia and why this might have come about. We also talk about vocabulary you might need …
We all know that Australia is full of wild and interesting animals. When people think of Australia, they think of venomous and dangerous animals. But many visitors to Australia are shocked by animals they had never thought of before. They're seemingly attacked from above!Swooping is often the first challenge against nature that visitors often face.…
Welcome to the new year and the time for thinking about our goals and objectives. I'm sure you've been getting an earbashing from others, and yourselves, about different things to achieve for this year. One goal might be to improve to your language skills. And we're here to give you a good earbashing about it.After earbashing her for several weeks …
Welcome to our last episode for 2021. We're coming to you from the G. It is the festive season, Christmas time in Australia, but there is only one religious event that matters to Australians. That is the pilgrimage on Boxing Day to the G.Australia is known for its love of sports, and Melbourne the world capital of sport. And the G is the centre of …
In this weeks episode, we talk about one of Australia's most beautiful, and most sought after holiday destination. We're talking about "Margs". That's right, we're going down south this week to talk about this magical place that so many people fall in love with.And well, what better way to talk about this, is with someone who did fall in love with …
In this episode we talk about the upcoming Ashes series and Australia's rivalry with the poms. This might as well be another language for a lot of listeners, but we can assure you, to people in Australia and England it is deadly serious.Of course we are talking about sport. And one sport dominates Australia in summer - cricket. So, we have Prash ba…
In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Mirella. She now lives in woop woop. Well, she also previously lived in woop woop before as well.We previously spoke with Mirella after crossing the Nullarboor, and she reflects on now having lived in isolated and small towns in remote Australia. She recounts many of her experiences and the differen…
There is nothing that Australians like to do more than talk about sport. And as we come in to the Summer months, there's one sport that dominates conversation in Australia - cricket. So in this episode, we're bashing it out.And of course, there is nothing that unites (and divides) some communities in Australia, like cricket. And that's how I met my…
We're back after a short break away. And while we were away we were able to continue to make language connections. This time, in the north of Argentina in one of the largest wetlands in the world.When you hear the word, "billabong", you're likely to think of the brand of clothing. But it has a very specific meaning in Australian English. It is a wo…
Strewth! It's almost the end of the year already. Where does the time go? It's as much of a surprise to you as it is to us. And just like that, we have an Australian expression we use when we are surprised, or shocked by something.But where did this word come from? It is actually a contraction of God's Truth. But as English speakers, and especially…
Australians love a punt. We'll bet on almost everything. Whether this a good thing or a bad thing, we'll leave you to decide that one. But come October and November, betting slang is used widely amongst the punters. So here, we're giving the punters what they want.We have Ben back again, who isn't just one of the ordinary punters, but knows a lot a…
Anyone that knows Australians, knows that we swear a lot. But how do we make up for this in English? Well, we use this handy expression if we have used some "colourful" language.And French isn't just limited to expletives in the English language. As we learn from Oriana, who studies French, we understand the influence French has and has had on the …
We have a bonza episode for you this week and a bonzer special guest. Bonza might sound like an unusual Australian word - because it is. And its origins are not Australian at all.Just like our word, our special guest, one of our favourite seppos, has his origins in the southern United States. Previously we spoke to Evan about the gold-rush slang th…
If you happen to be at international sporting event, and there is Australian team, chances are you are likely to hear this chant. A source of pride, and embarrassment, it is equally emblematic.In this episode, we talk to Angela, who worked at the biggest international sporting event of all - the Olympics. We spoke to her about her experiences befor…
In a previous episode we spoke to Dr Howard Manns about his research on Australian slang and language. Due to popular demand we were able to have him back on the show. This time, to explain why, or why not, he is a blow in.Howard has a fascinating personal and language learning journey which is well worth listening to. Although he blew in to Austra…
Ready for another episode? Righto.Have you noticed how listening activities in traditional language learning instruction, never really prepares you for "real world" interaction? Join Oriana and I as we discuss this on this week's episode.As we learned last week from Howard, discourse markers are an important part of our conversation. They help us t…
Have you listened to our latest podcast yet? Yeah, nah, I'm not listening to any excuses. Especially as we are talking to an expert in Australian slang in this episode. When I asked him to come on the show, he didn't think he had much to offer. But I said yeah... nah. And you will find out why.Dr Howard Manns is a linguist from Monash University in…
Have you had a look at our latest episode? Or maybe, as Australians might say, have you had a squiz at it? Well, get your eyes fixed on this one, as we look at another useful Australian word.This is also a useful moment to talk about and look at dependent or fixed prepositions. We talk about how this is a difficulty for all language learners and ho…
In this episode learn the Australian expression for socially unacceptable behaviour. Enjoy this episode as I display my poor form with Oriana, putting her in some awkward situations on the show.We talk about day to day situations in our lives that we can describe as poor form. We also talk about how language learning, and language communication can…
G'day ya dirty bludgers! It's time to get cracking, get off the couch, and to stop ya bludging! Australians are often regarded as a relaxed lot, but when does it become laziness? Well, we're here to tell you, in the Australian way.I met Jack when he was bludging his away around South America. He came to be an excellent teacher of conversational Eng…
