Australians Teach English
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This is the podcast made by language learners, with language learners, for language learners. Each week we will teach you a new word or expression in Australian English and discuss the language elements to help you to learn English more rapidly. It is recommended for intermediate students and above, but this should not stop you from giving it a crack.
Australians Teach English
2w ago
One of the most common jobs people first get when they come to Australia is as a cleaner - or a job that involves cleaning. You may be asked to make things look schmick.
In this episode, we talk with Sophia, who began her career as a cleaner when she came to Australia - and has now gone onto bigger and better things.
We talk about expressions related to all things dirty and clean, and of course, schmick.
If you are looking for work tips, vocabulary to help you in your job, or some help if you feel a bit deflated by your work opportunities, this is the episode for you.
If you would like a trans ..read more
Australians Teach English
2w ago
Welcome back to the Australians Teach English Podcast for 2024.
We're feeling a little bit cocky, which is funny, because that's the name of this episode. You might have noticed that the mascot is a white bird - he's actually a cockie or cocky. So, I thought it was about time to do an episode on cockies.
And who better to talk about cockies than the true cockie lady herself, Suzy from @thealmondcafe ?
Over the years, Suzy's balcony has become the second home to a flock of cockies, and we talk about her experiences with them.
We talk about different cockatoos and the various conservation statu ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
Welcome back to the Australians Teach English Podcast for 2024.
We're feeling a little bit cocky, which is funny, because that's the name of this episode. You might have noticed that the mascot is a white bird - he's actually a cockie or cocky. So, I thought it was about time to do an episode on cockies. And who better to talk about cockies than the true cockie lady herself, Suzy from @thealmondcafe ? Over the years, Suzy's balcony has become the second home to a flock of cockies, and we talk about her experiences with them. We talk about different cockatoos and the various conservation status ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
On this week's episode, we talk to a top sheila. Actually, she plays the role of many sheilas. You might know her as "themommyroves" on social media. Rovie is making a name for herself, publishing funny videos about her life in Australia, funny slang and situations that might sound strange for new immigrants to Australia. We talk to her about why she started doing these videos, what she has learned whilst doing them and what you can take away from her experiences. We talk about different slang terms for women, whether they have a negative connotation or not, the differences between parties in ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
In most episodes, we have a bit of a chinwag. But in this episode, it is the guest's specialty. Michellle is a proud first generation latina who excels at organising events for, and promoting the latin community. In this episode, we have a chinwag about her experiences growing up in Australia as first gen, and the challenges she has faced as being from "neither here nor there". We also look at a process, or grammar rule, called ablaut reduplication, of which chinwag is an example, as are many other australian expressions and items. We talk about the importance of having a chinwag when arriving ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
I met Liah whilst spilling my guts in meme form about my life as a paraplegic. At the time, she was an intern on a spinal ward, and wanted to know what the experience was like, in order to gain a better perspective. Since then we have become good friends and the idea for this episode started. Liah has been able to spill her guts, and does so in this episode, about her life growing up in Australia as the daughter of a vietnamese "boat person". This episode is about those struggles and the interesting perspective Liah gained from growing up with her unique circumstances. We talk about how recove ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
The Australian "no" is one of the first words that people notice as sounding different in Australian English. Demonstrating the Australian accent and the way we say, "no" has gone viral several times on social media. So, I decided to get the authority on Australian accents and voice coaching for the Australian accent, Amy Hume. Amy Hume works with performers, actors and others to improve the use of their voice and develop a range of pronunciation. This includes developing awareness of accents, especially the Australian accent. In this episode, we talk about the key sounds in Australian English ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
The story of Harold Holt is one of the weirdest pieces of Australian history. He was Prime Minister of Australia at the time he went missing in the ocean, creating a crisis in Australian politics. To talk about this weird history are the team from Weird Crap in Australia Podcast, Holly and Matthew Soal. We talk about the history of Harold Holt, and how through rhyming slang, he has become enshrined in Australian English. We talk more broadly about rhyming slang in Australia and how we use it. We also talk about how Australian culture has enabled us to dedicate an aquatic centre to a politician ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
Camila Inostrozo, better known as CamienAustralia, is an exceptionally funny, intelligent and vibrant young lady. She's extremely good value. She has a knack for being able to explain complex and difficult concepts about living in Australia, in an honest, simple and clear way to the Latin community in Australia. As such, she has developed a loyal following on social media. Whereas others share endless photos of the glamorous lifestyle in Australia - white sandy beaches and famous landmarks - Cami, explains the everyday things that are vital for people to understand to be successful in Australi ..read more
Australians Teach English
1M ago
In this episode, we talk to Daniela Castro about her life as a journo. Starting her career in Venezuela as a journalist was fraught with danger - as it often is in many parts of the world. She then began to look for options to pursue her career and other life options. It was almost by chance that she came to Australia and was able to apply for a protection visa - and despite her reluctance, became a refugee in Australia. Daniela explains how using her philosophy as a journo has helped her to learn English and prosper in Australia. What do you think of her story? For access to all exclusive con ..read more