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Aussie EnglishAE 1350 - Pete's 2c: A Smissen Family and Aussie English 2025 UpdateSend us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1350👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciatio...2025-05-2531 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1223 - Pete's 2c: The Weird Aussie Pronunciation of the Word 'Important'👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1223 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to another episode of the Aussie English podcast! This is the Pete's 2c series where I go on Instagram where you ask me anything, and I answer it.I talk about a couple of things in this episode. My son Noah, who had wante...2023-08-0935 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1221 - The Goss: Dog Turds and Veggie Icecream👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1221👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to another The Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, join Pete and his dad Ian as they dive into the 'interesting' world of dog poop and the impact it has on our surroundings. Yes, as in the spread of bacter...2023-07-2322 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1217 - Pete's 2c: How to Avoid Becoming Isolated After Migrating to Australia👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1217 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to another episode of Pete's 2c, the podcast where Pete shares his insights and answers your burning questions. Grab a warm cup of coffee because it's chilly in Melbourne this season, and let's dive right in!A follower asked for podcast recommendations for inter...2023-06-2452 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1216 - Expression: Up in the Air👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1216_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1216 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome to another episode of the Aussie English podcast! On today's journey, we're unpacking the popular expression 'up in the air.' Not sure what that means...2023-06-1820 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1203 - Pete's 2c: Where to Travel on a Road Trip Across Australia👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1203 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auWelcome back to another exciting episode of Pete's 2c! Hope you're doing well and enjoying the podcast. I really appreciate your continued support and love for the Aussie English podcast.Firstly, I want to thank you for giving positive feedback on the new Aussie Ac...2023-03-1240 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1165 - Pete's 2c: Sydney Is Expensive as Hell!👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1165👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auHappy Sunday, guys!Join me today for another Pete's 2c episode!In today's episode, I answer your questions via Instagram.One particular question here is actually asked by many: how do you reply when someone says "G,day! What's going on?" -- a lot...2022-08-2124 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1162 - Pete's 2c:Do Aussies Really Eat Kangaroos?The weekend's almost over but yeah, I got this last-minute episode for you, guys!In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about our new house, the meaning of "take an angle", what a love bite is (do you have one?!), why Australians eat kangaroos, and why I feel weird when someone greets me "G'day, mate!"Yes, it feels weird.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.auSmells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human...2022-08-0753 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1159 - Pete's 2c: Can You Guess Which Language 'Kayak' Comes From?👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/1159👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/ 👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auHow's your week going so far? Come sit down with me here on Pete's 2c on the Aussie English podcast!In Pete's 2c episodes, I get on Instagram and answer your awesome questions!In today's ep...2022-07-1924 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1155 - The Goss: My Parents' Roadtrip up the East Coast of Australia👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/1155👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/ 👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auJoin me in welcoming back my dad, Ian Smissen, to the podcast!Dad and Mum recently travelled up to Queensland and guess what? They went on this epic road trip!He shares that he was going to attend a bird photography conference up in Gold Coast, and so off they went places for about thr...2022-07-0326 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1153 - Pete's 2c: Strewth! My Daughter Spat the Dummy!Happy Sunday, guys!The kids are asleep and it's time for me to get on Instagram to answer your questions!In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about whether Australians say 'apartment' or 'flat'. Right, urban living quarters. There was also a question about what stuff one needs to take with them when going on a trip to Australia. Yes, besides your passport, there are things you ought to be bringing with you.I also got to tell a delightful story when I was once at a beach doing research work!Someone also asked which one is correct - "I'd...2022-06-1931 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1150 - Pete's 2c: Blokes, Cobbers, & MatesWelcome to another Pete’s 2c episode!I really enjoy doing these episodes as I get to talk freely, like sitting down with you guys, and popping open a cold one!In today’s episode, I answer questions from my Instagram followers. I got asked if I like the US or the UK (which I found sort of hard to answer, haha). Then someone asked what I think about Brisbane & Perth, my favourite footy club, and if it’s hard to come to Australia - to which I say no!Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a l...2022-06-0831 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1135 - Pete's 2c: Language Learning, Daycare Diseases, and Reducing Your CholesterolWelcome back to another episode of Pete’s 2c here on the Aussie English podcast!It’s been a while, you guys!In today’s episode, let me give you an update on my health. In particular, when I got infected with gastro. Nothing serious, I’d say.I also talk a bit about Australia’s upcoming national elections. And I answer a question from an anonymous Facebook user who asks: what can you say about learning a 3rd language when you haven’t fully reached fluency with the 2nd language?And I let you in on what I’m currently work...2022-04-1942 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1133 - The Goss: The War in UkraineWelcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast!I’ve recently talked about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and I think it’s high time I do this episode with my dad Ian Smissen.Join us today as we dive in deep about the Ukraine-Russia war.Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at pete@aussieenglish.com.au** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? **Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt 2022-04-1550 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1113 - Pete's 2c - Sense Making, Criticism of Scomo, & Answering Your Questions about AustraliaWelcome back to another Pete's 2c episode!I got my dad Ian Smissen back to do this chin-wag with me today.We've got quite a show of political opinions today where you're going to hear our criticism of Scott "ScoMo" Morrisson, Australia's current prime minister.Exercise your better judgment on this episode; you are going to hear our personal opinions, but we're not trying to make you 'come over to our side'.Other than our discussion about ScoMo's most recent admission that there is a crisis in aged care in Australia, we also talk about Australia's weird weather!** Want your...2022-02-191h 18

Aussie EnglishAE 1083 - Interview: The Ups and Downs of Raising Two Bilingual Children with Kel SmissenHappy New Year, everyone!I am so excited for what the New Year has in store for you all here on the Aussie English podcast! But yeah, more about that in the coming weeks.If you've been following along, you know we've always done podcast episodes together but now that she's a mom, she's barely been able to come to this podcast anymore.So for the first episode of 2022, I'm sitting with my beautiful wife Raquel as we talk about our two children, Noah and Joana!In today's episode, we give you a recount of what's been going on with...2022-01-0125 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1079 - Walking With Pete: Chasing WedgiesHappy Boxing Day, you guys!So while you're unwrapping those presents, join me today in this Walking With Pete episode!'Tis the season for families, so I took Kel and our kids to my grandparents' farm near Bendigo today.In this episode, I talk about some of the fondest memories I had here: helping out shearing sheep, listening to crazy magpies, and chasing wedgies.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...2021-12-2619 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1073 - Pete’s 2c: How to Avoid a Living-Hell Marriage | Episode 5Hey there! How's it going?It's a chill weekend and here’s another Pete's 2c episode today!In this episode, I tell you guys about my preference for soy milk. Yeah, it's a gag for some but healthy for sure.That talk about food made me talk about this persistent body ache I've been having. When I got checked, bingo --- I got on a diet. I also share a bit about this new podcast that's been brewing in my mind!And finally, I answer someone's question about the best advice I can give to have a happy marriage.I ha...2021-12-1857 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1070 - The Goss: Dad Publishes his Book 'Becoming Australian'How's the week going so far, guys?We're excited here on The Goss today as my dad Ian Smissen announces one of his life achievements -- publishing his book 'Becoming Australian'!This book idea of his started in early 2020. He'd been working on it bit by bit and when we hit lockdown, he decided to give it a full go.And voila, the Smissen Family History!It's a large collection of photographs of the family, and important places, and of course, our family tree.Yeah, it won't be up for sale for the public -- it's got stories there that...2021-12-1534 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1068 - Pete's 2c: How to Make $100,000 by Lying on YouTube | Episode 4Here's another Pete's 2c episode for you guys!Join me in this hour-long session of drinking Pepsi and just sitting down, telling you all my thoughts.In today's episode, I talk about this crazy and absurd video on YouTube.Just like the title above says, yes, I think I found out a way to get rich on YouTube. Yeah, you guessed it right -- it's kind of done wrong.It started when I was watching the Aussie Gold & Opal Hunters channel -- I mean, they're doing great, and I'd even want to do lessons on the Aussie slang they always...2021-12-111h 04

Aussie EnglishAE 1065 - The Goss: Going to Biological War with MosquitoesHey, you guys! What's going on?I got my dad Ian Smissen on the podcast today to talk about a new Australian research!Thanks to research carried out in north Queensland, mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, and Zika virus could be reduced widely.You see, Australia is a very large continent where there are many areas of mosquito infestation.By injecting male mosquitoes with the sterilised Wolbachia bacteria, they were able to prevent the mosquitoes from producing offspring -- no more mosquitoes!Join us today as we chat about how using this world mosquito program can save...2021-12-0814 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1050 - Pete's 2c: Why Russia Absolutely Blows My Mind | Episode 3G'day, you mob!Welcome to this third episode of the Pete's 2Cents series!Well, I grabbed a pack of beer from Woolies and it wasn't to my taste.Kel liked it, Dad turned green, and I don't want to let it go to waste.I popped one, sat down, and began reading your questions!Someone asked for advice on what is the best way to learn PortugueseThen someone asked how I get ideas for the podcast.And someone wonders why people are obsessed with the Australian accent -- It seems that some people get offended when foreigners try to mimic...2021-11-131h 09

Aussie EnglishAE 1045 - Pete's 2c: Adopting Babies In Australia, Australian Comedy, and Interracial Dating | Episode 2G'day, you mob!Welcome to this second episode of the Pete's 2c series!My dad Ian Smissen joined me on the show today to have a chin-wag about things you've asked me about.If you have followed the Goss series, you know we talk about pretty much anything and everything.On this episode, we dived into the topic of interracial dating, which continues to raise eyebrows to this day.Especially Caucasian men dating Asian women.As I believe many of you are considering migrating to Australia, how do you feel about that?If you're an Asian, what do you feel...2021-11-061h 56

Aussie EnglishAE 1039 - Pete's 2c: Are All Australians Obsessed With Dating Foreigners?It's a lovely weekend, guys!While I was playing the video game Far Cry 6, I kinda stumbled on Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast.Bill Burr is amazing! He's a comedian from Boston, USA and man, I just like his dark comedy. So I thought, instead of answering your questions on Instagram, maybe doing a long episode would be better. This allows me to share more of my thoughts with all of you, instead of being restricted by IG's time limits.As of right now, I am going to call this series Pete's 2c -- you know, my '2 cents' worth...2021-10-311h 28

Aussie EnglishAE 1024 - The Goss: Sense Making in the Modern Era of Social Media and Bullshit Artist PoliticiansWelcome 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 it.We also talk about Christian Porter, an Australian politician slash lawyer, who got into hot waters because of some serious allegations...2021-10-1336 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1020 - The Goss: The Taliban Take AfghanistanWelcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast, a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events.In this episode, we talk about the Taliban who recently took over Afghanistan.Due to the ANZUS Treaty (The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty), Australia sends troops over there as well - and now they have all just pulled out after 20 years!Tune in as we breakdown why Australia sent troops over to Afghanistan.Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a na...2021-10-0625 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1016 - The Goss: Are Aussies All Alcoholics? | Drinking Culture Down UnderG'day, mates!Here's another fun talk with my dad Ian Smissen on The Goss.In this episode, we talk about the Australian drinking culture. We talk about how it compares to the drinking culture in France and in the US. We also talk about the pubs here Down Under; how they are cared for by their owners, passed from one generation to another. But why exactly do people drink? Is it to drink everything and anything that you can stomach till you puke? Or is it to be cool and socialise with others?Can you tell me about the drinking...2021-09-2928 min

Aussie EnglishAE 1003 - The Goss: How are Lockdowns Affecting Australians?It's been a while, you guys!The Goss is back today to talk about Australia's recent lockdowns.In this episode, we talk about how Australia experienced it's 5th 'lockdown' series.Despite many people becoming anxious about staying indoors, my dad & regular co-host Ian Smissen have picked up some useful advice from Australian singer Keith Urban regarding dealing with helplessness.2021-09-1528 min

Aussie EnglishAE 982 - Discovering Our Family Descends From European Royalty with Jo SmissenLearn Australian English in this latest episode of the Aussie English podcast!In this special interview episode, I got my mum Jo Smissen to talk about how our family descends from European royalty!With passion for doing research, she went all over the Web in an attempt to trace our family's ancestry. She was able to go back to the 1700s, finding out that we had family members who we part of the 12 known companions of William the Conqueror in The Battle of Hastings!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like...2021-08-1150 min

Aussie EnglishAE 962 - The Goss: 2 Naked Men Scared by Deer Get Lost in the Bush and Fined $1000Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In today's episode, We are going to talk about two naked Aussies who got caught naked in the bushes!Yes, two buck-naked men recently got lost in the Royal National Park. SES (State Emergency Services) had to be called in and search for them. And so they got fined $1000 each for not following the travel restrictions.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode...2021-07-1425 min

Aussie EnglishAE 959 - The Goss: Which Dead Aussie Would You Like To Invite To Dinner and WhyLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.We are going to talk about dad's choice of a dead Aussie to be invited to dinner.My dad Ian, my talking buddy here in The Goss series, wants Admiral Arthur Phillip with him on the dinner table.Arthur Phillip is a British admiral who founded the first permanent European colony on the Australian continent. Watch or listen in today why we think Admiral Phillip is a deserving...2021-07-1025 min

Aussie EnglishAE 948 - The Goss: Drawing Eyes on Cow Bums Prevents Lion Attacks in BotswanaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we get to talk about cattle farmers in Botswana who have been drawing 'eyes' on the bums of their cows to prevent lion attacks - and it's working!In a project they aptly named the "I-Cow Project", they have come up with this idea to prevent large predators from attacking their cattle.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and...2021-06-2323 min

Aussie EnglishAE 942 - The Goss: Gladiators, Footy, and Chronic Traumatic EncephalopathyLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about the hard physical contact sport that is Australian football - or footy! This is the kind of sport that, if things go really wrong on any given moment, will give you CTE. CTE stands for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a fatal brain disease found common in footy players. You can check out Will Smith's movie Concussion, it's about the chilling discovery of CTE...2021-06-1636 min

Aussie EnglishAE 936 - The Goss: The World's Most 'Instragrammable Bird' & Australia's Oldest-Ever PersonLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about the world's most Instagrammable bird -- the frog mouth bird! Tune in today and find out why this bird, once named as 'the most unfortunate-looking bird', now holds the title of Instagram's most popular bird.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-06-0921 min

Aussie EnglishAE 930 - The Goss: Cockatoos, Art Silos and the MalleeLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about the Australian bird malleefowl, a species that lays its eggs in dome-shaped nest mounds. Another "mallee" can also be found in Australia - the mallee woodlands of Victoria. An abundant variety of eucalypts called mallee grows in this region of northwestern Victoria.We also talk about silo art popping around Australia. Artisans have painted over these old grain silos, giving them new...2021-06-0228 min

Aussie EnglishAE 925 - The Goss: A Plague of Mice Ravages AustraliaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about a plague of mice that is currently ravaging Australia! We are talking about millions of mice that are literally getting everywhere - eating grains across fields, invading homes and destroying stuff. It's really turning to a horror story where a mayor estimates losses to the tune of 40 million dollars!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and...2021-05-2623 min

Aussie EnglishAE 920 - The Goss: 20 Things Never to Do in AustraliaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about 20 things you should NEVER do in Australia! Yes, because like any culture, there are some things we don't really appreciate. And here's a teaser for you: don't ank an Australian for the nearest Starbucks. Yeah, that popular coffee chain is not exactly all the rage here. Do so and you earn a nasty retort, mind you. Improve your listening skills today...2021-05-1933 min

Aussie EnglishAE 910 - The Goss: Fox Steals Man's Phone but is Tracked Down with Find-My-iPhone AppLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about this cunning fox who stole a man's phone at North Haven beach! The fox actually stole the man's shorts that had his phone & car keys. The man and his partner quickly hopped into a car and tracked the fox using a find-my-phone app - and guess what they found!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and...2021-04-2721 min

Aussie EnglishAE 905 - The Goss: How Australia's Dingo Fence Removes Dingoes but Ruins the EnvironmentLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about how Australia's dingo fence removes dingoes but ruins the environment. Yes, this is the 150-kilometer fence that goes across three states designed to keep dingoes away from sheep. This fence has been up since the 1880s and now the environmental ruins it created can be seen from space!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start...2021-04-2019 min

Aussie EnglishAE 898 - The Goss: The Funding War Between Private and Public Schools in AustraliaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about "funding wars" between private and public schools in Australia. We are talking to the tune of $27B worth of under funding for 4 years in public schools! Where did all that money go?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-04-1325 min

Aussie EnglishAE 893 - The Goss: Smissen Family Mystery and Why My Ancestors Migrated to AustraliaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about my ancestors story of migrating to Australia. I truly wonder about a lot of you - do you know your own ancestry? Did your ancestors migrate to a far away country too? Let me know in the comments below!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-04-0647 min

Aussie EnglishAE 886 - The Goss: Aussie Roadside Stalls and Why Australians Don't TipLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about honesty system roadside stalls in Tasmania. Farmers have set up boxes of extra produce right next to the road with a money jar next to it. You're supposed to take what you want and put your payment in the jar - honesty store! But some sneaky folks don't really do it that way.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause...2021-03-3031 min

Aussie EnglishAE 880 - The Goss: The Crazy State of the Australian Housing MarketLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about the current state of housing in Australia. If you are considering migrating to Australia and staying permanently, this episode is for you. There are points that you might want to consider like the housing developers, or how far the location is to your workplace, and even the environment.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start...2021-03-2327 min

Aussie EnglishAE 878 - Pete & Kel Recap The Birth of Their Daughter JoanaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of Pete & Kel Talks! These are conversations with my beautiful wife Raquel (or Kel) as we talk about our kids, life as a bicultural family, and the simple joys in between.In this episode, we talk about the birth of our daughter Joana! Over the past couple of episodes, we've been sharing the scary experience of finding out that she is small. She's finally arrived into our lives and we are nothing but overjoyed.Thank you for all the support! And by listening to this episode today, I hope you guys pick...2021-03-2050 min

Aussie EnglishAE 874 - The Goss: The Oldest Australian Celebrates his 111th BirthdayLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Dexter Kruger who is Australia's oldest person! He is recently turned 111 years old and resides in Roma, Queensland. Imagine how much this incredible centenarian has seen in his life. Born in 1910, he lived through World War 1, the Great Depression, World War 2, heaps of droughts, and now, the Covid19 pandemic! Truly phenomenal!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode...2021-03-1614 min

Aussie EnglishAE 867 - The Goss: One Unexpected Result of Covid that's Leaving People Homeless in AustraliaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about an unexpected result of Covid that's leaving people homeless in Australia. See, with all the changes in everyone's work or business, we realize that people have had to move out in a hurry. And with the exorbitant prices of real estate in Australia, this puts up people in a big problem.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode...2021-03-0930 min

Aussie EnglishAE 861 - The Goss: Harnessing Citizen Science to Save the Platypus & Other Native AnimalsLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about citizen science and how it is saving platypus and echidnas around Australia.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-03-0224 min

Aussie EnglishAE 855 - The Goss: When Muck Up Day Celebrations Go Too FarLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about a tasklist for Muck Up Day Celebrations created by 12th Grade boys at Shore School in Sydney. Shocking, vile, and mostly illegal acts were to be completed by students on Muck Up Day, their last day at school. What do you think about the list?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a...2021-02-2530 min

Aussie EnglishAE 853 - The Goss: Ultra-Black Fish Whose Skin Absorbs 99.9% of LightLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about ultra-black fish! These weird fish species were recently discovered off the Monterey coast in California, USA. Interesting fishes, aren't they?Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-02-2317 min

Aussie EnglishAE 847 - The Goss: The Aussie Philanthropists Donating Millions to Fight Climate ChangeLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Australian philanthropists who are spending their money to help save Earth! We learn that these Australian millionaires are setting up foundations around Australia that can help fight climate change.We also talk about IPA - not the International Phonetic Alphabet, because IPA also stands for Indian pale ale. It's a kind of beer loaded with hops so that it survives its long...2021-02-1828 min

Aussie EnglishAE 845 - The Goss: Rudy Giuliani is Dad's 'Idiot of the Week'Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Rudy Giuliani's hair dye dripping down the sides of his face while on a press conference - what a mishap!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-02-1611 min

Aussie EnglishAE 839 - The Goss: Australia Builds its Version of Jurassic ParkLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about the upcoming government project at Wilson's Promontory National Park. This is a peninsula located at the southernmost tip of Australia's main island. It hosts a great deal of wild life and now the government is planning to put up this huge fence to keep the animals in and the pests out - we're about to get a real-life Jurassic Park out here...2021-02-1126 min

Aussie EnglishAE 837 - The Goss: World Record Migrations, Hero Birds, & Wallabies Invade Great BritainLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about bar-tailed godwit birds that migrate to Australia! These long legged birds recently broke the world record for the longest nonstop migration - almost 12,000 kilometres, whew! We also talk about a pet parrot who saved his owner by waking him up during a fire. And finally, we talk about wallabies on the loose in Britain.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play...2021-02-0918 min

Aussie EnglishAE 831 - The Goss: Top Shelf Whisky, Getting on the Beers & Dan AndrewsLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about top shelf whiskey and how it can be distilled in 6 days instead of the usual 3 years - talk about an abomination! Also, we talk about Victoria's Prime Minister Dan Andrews and how he handles the Murdoch press. Finally, get a quick lesson on English expressions: what is "a dick move" and what "getting on the beers" means.Improve your listening skills today...2021-02-0424 min

Aussie EnglishAE 829 - The Goss: Tesla Batteries in Geelong & How Renewable Energy Could Save AustraliaLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Victoria (Australia) to be getting a gigantic Tesla-made battery to alleviate power problems. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-02-0223 min

Aussie EnglishAE 824 - The Goss: AFL Footy, the Draft, & the Ethics of Huge Wages for KidsLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Australia’s number one favorite sport - footy! The Australian Football League (AFL) recently held their annual draft and we discuss the ethics of giving these new picks huge wages.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-01-2827 min

Aussie EnglishAE 821 - The Goss: The History of Australia Day & How Aussies Celebrate ItLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Australia Day! This is an important day for Australians where we all reflect on what makes us Australians - our culture of mateship, a sense of giving a fair go, and the beauty of our land.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-01-2642 min

Aussie EnglishAE 820 - The Goss: Dog Heroes, Suicide Whales, & a Convict's Worst NightmareLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss!These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about a dog who saved a litter of kittens that were dumped on a snowy road - humanity, where is your heart? Also, we talk about whales that migrate from Antartica to Australia, their dangerous journey, and what gets them stranded.Finally, what do you think is a convict's worst nightmare? It's prison hell so bad that you draw straws on who's to...2021-01-2520 min

Aussie EnglishAE 815 - The Goss: 700% Increase in Shark Attacks?! What's Going on Down Under?Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about a 700% increase in the number of shark attacks around Australia. And the surprising thing about that is that most of these attacks were because of provoking sharks!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-01-2118 min

Aussie EnglishAE 813 - The Goss: Australia Post CEO Gets the Boot for Buying WatchesLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about Christine Holgate, CEO of Australia Post, and her scandal about buying Cartier watches and giving them out as bonuses for AP employees. Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!2021-01-1913 min

Aussie EnglishAE 807 - The Goss: Fatherhood & Being a First-Time Parent in Dad's Era vs MineLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are recorded conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.In this episode, we talk about the difference between being a first-time parent in the 1980s versus me today. We both feel that parents may certainly have it easier these days. It all comes down to the joy of watching your kid grow: simply just being there for them, all the way.Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking...2021-01-1230 min

Aussie EnglishAE 802 - The Goss: Stowaway Owls, Talking Kangaroos, & Dogs Trained to Protect Bandicoots & KoalasLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are recorded conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs.2021-01-0723 min

Aussie EnglishAE 801 - The Goss: Australia's Best-Ever Sportsperson and Oldest-Ever Chocolates!Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.2021-01-0523 min

Aussie EnglishAE 800 - Interview: Why & How Pete Smissen Changed Careers Later in Life with Martin Ruffo from InspiringEdLearn Australian English by listening to my first interview for the year 2021! Meet Martin Ruffo from Argentina who migrated here to Australia. He is currently the Product Manager for www.InspiringED.com - an online learning hub for anyone who wants to take courses on a variety of topics.In this interview, I got asked interesting questions mainly focused on how I shifted careers. Because it’s a long and bumpy way between science and teaching ESL. If you want to know why I started Aussie English, this interview episode is for you!Improve your listening skills today - listen, pl...2021-01-0219 min

Aussie EnglishAE 799 - The Goss: Recapping Australia's 2020 + New Australian English Words from 2020Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.2020-12-3132 min

Aussie EnglishAE 798 - The Goss: Gladys & Sydney's Northern Beaches Stuff UpLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.2020-12-2912 min

Aussie EnglishAE 797 - Christmas Episode: Pete & Ian Talk about Christmas, Mullets, Covid, and Consumerism!Learn Australian English by listening to this special episode with me and dad Ian Smissen!2020-12-2551 min

Aussie EnglishAE 796 - The Goss: How the 2020 AFL Season Has Been Turned Upside Down!Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.2020-12-2431 min

Aussie EnglishAE 795 - The Goss: Aussie Boutique Breweries and Pubs in the Old DaysLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.2020-12-2228 min

Aussie EnglishAE 791: The Goss: What Would Happen If All Diseases Were Cured?Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen so that you get to know more about what Australians talk about in and around the country.2020-12-1626 min

Aussie EnglishAE 786: The Goss: West Gate Tragedy & History of The Yarra RiverLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen and today we talk about Australian politics!2020-12-0914 min

Aussie EnglishAE 778 - The Goss: Talking about Alcohol, Booze, and GrogLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen and today we talk about alcohol, booze, grog and the Australian drinking culture.2020-11-2523 min

Aussie EnglishAE 774 - The Goss: COVID 19 | October UpdateLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen and today we talk about Covid updates in Australia.2020-11-1817 min

Aussie EnglishAE 770 - The Goss: Why Australians Are Obsessed With American PoliticsLearn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss! These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen and today we talk about why Australians are obsessed with US politics.2020-11-1132 min

Aussie EnglishAE 766 - The Goss: How To Clone A DinosaurLearn Australian English by listening to conversations between me and my dad Ian Smissen here in The Goss as we talk about how to clone dinosaurs.2020-11-0425 min

Aussie EnglishAE 764 - Expression: Clear as MudLearn Australian English in this episode of The Aussie English Podcast where Pete Smissen teaches you how to use the expression AS CLEAR AS MUD.2020-11-0124 min

Aussie EnglishAE 762 - The Goss: Rude ParrotsLearn Australian English by listening to conversations between me & my dad Ian Smissen in The Goss as we talk about rude parrots from a zoo.2020-10-2810 min

Aussie EnglishAE 758 - The Goss: Will Australia Become a Cashless Society?Learn Australian English in this episode of the Goss where I chat with my dad Ian Smissen about Will Australia Become a Cashless Society?2020-10-2119 min

Aussie EnglishAE 744 – Pete & Kel Review: ‘Mars’ on NetflixLearn Australian English in this episode of Aussie English where Pete & Kel review the TV show Mars on Netflix. Going to Mars would be epic!2020-09-2555 min

Aussie EnglishAE 739 - The Goss: Maggies, Jacks, Emus, & Night ParrotsLearn Australian English in this Goss episode where I chat with Ian Smissen about the latest news, including stories about Australian magpies and kookaburras.2020-09-1627 min

Aussie EnglishAE 735 - The Goss: Aus vs US Healthcare, Indigenous Linguistics, & 750 Million MosquitosLearn Australian English in this episode of the Goss where I chat with Ian Smissen about Aus vs US Healthcare, indigneous linguistics, and GMO mosquitos.2020-09-0928 min

Aussie EnglishAE 731 - The Goss: High-Tech Bee Hives, Saving 2-Legged Spiders, & Frog-Spelunking BeetlesLearn Australian English in this Goss episode where I chat with Ian Smissen about the Varroa mite in Australia, 2-legged spiders, and frog-spelunking beetles.2020-09-0226 min

Aussie EnglishAE 727 - The Goss: Covid’s Second Wave in Victoria, Coloured Cotton, & the Trouble with Plastic BagsLearn Australian English in this episode of the Goss where I chat with Ian Smissen about Victoria’s second Covid wave, coloured cotton, and more!2020-08-2627 min

Aussie EnglishAE 707 – The Goss: Australia’s Big Cats, Rio Tinto’s Big ‘Oops’, & Black Cockatoos Return to MelbourneLearn Australian English in this episode of Aussie English where I chat with Ian Smissen about Australia's big cats, Rio Tinto's big "oops", and more!2020-07-2327 min

Aussie EnglishAE 702 - The Goss: Family History, Incest in Royal Families, & Racism & RiotsLearn Australian English in this episode of Aussie English where I chat with Ian Smissen about family history, incest in royal families, and racism and riots.2020-07-1243 min

Aussie EnglishAE 652 – The Goss: Baboons Loose in Sydney, Domestic Violence, & Julian AssangeIn this episode of the Goss, I chat with my father Ian Smissen about the week's news where we chat about baboons loose in Sydney, domestic violence in Australia, and Julian Assange.2020-03-1525 min

Aussie EnglishAE 651 - The Goss: Holden Closes, Crazy Nike Shoes, & Billionaires Donate to Fight Climate ChangeIn this episode of the Goss, I chat with my father Ian Smissen about the week's news where we chat about Holden closing, crazy nike shoes, and Jeff Bezos donating to fight climate change.2020-03-0926 min

Aussie EnglishAE 650 – Interview: Growing Up in 1960s Australia with Jo SmissenIn this episode of Aussie English I interview my mother, Jo Smissen, about her hobbies and growing up in 1960s Australia.2020-03-081h 03

Aussie EnglishAE 645 – Interview: Raising Bilingual Babies with Kel SmissenIn this episode of Aussie English I chat with my wife Kel Smissen about raising bilingual babies, in this case, our son Noah.2020-02-2324 min

Aussie EnglishAE 629 – Interview: Celebrating Christmas & New Year's in Australia vs Brazil with Kel SmissenLearn Australian English in this interview episode where I talk about celebrating Christmas and New Year's in Australia vs Brazil with Kel Smissen.2019-12-2921 min

Aussie EnglishAE 606 - A Leap of Faith: The Story of Pete Smissen & Aussie EnglishIn today's episode of Aussie English I present you a short documentary film a group of Deakin University students did on the story of Pete Smissen & Aussie English recently.2019-10-1206 min

Aussie EnglishAE 575 - Ask Pete Anything: ‘Yeah, nah’, EN- & EX- pronunciation, THE vs A/AN, and more!Learn Australian English in this Ask Pete Anything episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I answer all your questions about English.2019-07-0634 min

Aussie EnglishAE 566 - Interview: Australian Politics & the 2019 Australian Federal Election with Ian SmissenLearn Australian English in today's interview where I chat with Ian Smissen about Australian Politics & the 2019 Australian Federal Election.2019-05-1712 min

Aussie EnglishAE 555: Pete & Kel Talk About Babies & PizzaLearn Australian English in this episode of the Aussie English Podcast where Pete & Kel talk about babies & pizza.2019-04-1631 min

Aussie EnglishAE 450 - Walking with Pete: Sorrento Road TripLearn Australian English in this Walking with Pete episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I talk about my recent road trip down to Sorrento in Victoria, Australia and more!2018-05-3022 min

Aussie EnglishAE 420 - Interview: Bird & Bush Photography in Australia with Ian SmissenLearn Australian English in this interview episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I talk with Ian Smissen about bird & bush photography in Australia.2018-03-2134 min

Aussie EnglishAE 416 - Walking With Pete: How I'm Learning PortugueseLearning Australian English on the Aussie English Podcast in this episode of Walking with Pete where I talk about how I'm learning Portuguese.2018-03-1310 min

Aussie EnglishAE 410: Looking on the Bright Side of Life - Walking with PeteLearn Australian English in this episode of Walking with Pete on the Aussie English Podcast where I talk about looking on the bright side of life!2018-03-0119 min

Aussie EnglishAE 398 - Interview: On Celebrating Australia Day & Changing The Date with Ian SmissenLearn Australian English in this interview episode of the Aussie English Podcast where I interview my father Ian Smissen on celebrating Australia Day & changing the date.2018-01-3119 min

Aussie EnglishAE 374 - Live Class: Ask Pete AnythingLearn Australian English in this Live Class episode of Aussie English where students got to ask Pete anything on Facebook.2017-12-0557 min