Aussie English

Embarrassing English Errors is a series I’m going to do on The Aussie English Podcast covering some of the most embarrassing errors English learners sometimes make when speaking, as well as go through exercises to help you practice and fix these pronunciation errors!

In today’s episode I teach you guys the expression “To Be As Blind As A Bat”, what it means, how to use it and then we go through some exercises. Expression – To Be As Blind As A Bat G’day guys and welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Here is another …

In today’s episode I teach you what the expression, “To go the way of the dodo” means as well as how to use it and then I run you through some verb tense exercises. Expression – To Go The Way Of The Dodo G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of …

Today you’re going to learn 8 Commonly Used Cat Idioms that I either use myself or hear other native English speakers use on a regular basis. 1. To play cat and mouse (with someone/something) Figurative meaning: To try to trick someone into making a mistake so you have the advantage. To try …

Today I’m going to teach you 10 Commonly Used Cat Idioms that I either use myself quite often or that I at least hear being used by other native English speakers. 1. Has a cat got your tongue? Figurative meaning: Said to someone when you are annoyed that they won’t speak. …

In today’s episode I explain what the expression “Has a cat got your tongue?” means, as well as how and when to use it. ?Expression – Has a cat got your tongue G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is yet another expression involving animals. I’m sure …

Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A wild goose chase Figurative meaning: A foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable. Literal meaning: This idiom is thought to have originated from a …

Learn Australia English in this post where I teach you how to use another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. Like water off a duck’s back Figurative meaning: To have no apparent effect. Literal meaning: This expression alludes to the fact that when water falls onto …

This is the next episode of Ask Pete Anything where I answer questions that you guys ask me about anything and everything. Today’s question is Why Do You Add ‘Up’ After Some Verbs? Whether it’s related to language learning, English, my personal life, the city Melbourne where I live, or the country …