EP 136: Foodie
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Miguel, co-owner of Lima Cantina in Perth, and massive foodie. We talk a...
EP 135: Simpson and His Donkey
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might remember Ashley Kalagian Blunt from the previous episode, “Down Under”. In this episod...
EP 134: Down Under
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might seem that coming “down under” from “up over” would seem an easy transition for a fe...
EP 133: Fairy Bread
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When people go to a kid’s party for the first time in Australia, they might be confronted with som...
EP 132: Muso
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did Punk and Grunge originate in Australia? I’ll let you be the judge. But they certainly had thei...
EP 131: Bin Chicken
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When people first arrive in Australia, one of the first locals they are likely to meet is the “Bin...
EP 130: Hooroo
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, Francisco starred in a short video that went viral. In it, he used a couple of cl...
EP 129: Stacks
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My brother Paul is fresh off competing in the green and gold, lifting stacks of weight and winning a...
EP 128: Doco
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Paez, a documentary filmmaker from Colombia, discusses her journey to Australia, where she stu...
EP 127: Green and Gold
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ella Sabljak is a two-time Paralympian, rose gold medal winner, educator, and proud representative o...
EP 126: A Do
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I talk to Margo who is an expert at organising "dos". We talk about everything you n...
EP 125: Bush Chook
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of my close mates and beer connoisseur, Ben, is a fellow Bestern Australian. He is also a produc...
EP 124: Galah
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had been following this galah for quite a while, due to our mutual love of Australian birds, and i...
EP 123: Suss
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I see a lot of people who come to Australia and join groups, that seem to me, a little suss. So, I i...
EP 122: Cuppa
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I reckon it's always time for a cuppa - a nice warm drink and a bit of a chinwag. So, I invited ...
EP 121: Bloody Outrage
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 30 years ago, The Simpsons arrived in Australia, causing a bloody outrage. We were offended a...
EP 120: Acca Dacca
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one band from Australia that you'll recognise, it's Acca Dacca. But you might no...
EP 119: Maralinga Part 2
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of this two part series, Liz Tynan and I discuss the controversies surrounding...
EP 118: Maralinga
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you hear the word, "Maralinga", you may well be confused. You may see Australians react...
EP 117: Bum Steer
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is lots of advice out there when it comes to living, working and staying in Australia, and som...
EP 116: ANZAC
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ANZAC Day is the most solemn and one of the most special days in the Australian and New Zealand cale...
EP 115: Grouse
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I came across this week's guest because she could do a grouse Australian accent. Which was unusu...
EP 114: Bachelor's Handbag
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a long day of work, or if you are just feeling lazy, and you can't be f*d cooking dinner, ...
EP 113: Schmick
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common jobs people first get when they come to Australia is as a cleaner - or a job ...
EP 112: Cockies
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Australians Teach English Podcast for 2024. We're feeling a little bit cock...
EP 111: Sheila
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we talk to a top sheila. Actually, she plays the role of many sheilas. Y...
EP 110: Chinwag
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In most episodes, we have a bit of a chinwag. But in this episode, it is the guest's specialty. ...
EP 109 Spill Your Guts
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I met Liah whilst spilling my guts in meme form about my life as a paraplegic. At the time, she was ...
EP 108 The Australian No / Naur
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian "no" is one of the first words that people notice as sounding different in ...
EP 107 To Do A Harold Holt
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Harold Holt is one of the weirdest pieces of Australian history. He was Prime Minister ...
EP 106: Good Value
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camila Inostrozo, better known as CamienAustralia, is an exceptionally funny, intelligent and vibran...
EP 105: Journo
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Daniela Castro about her life as a journo. Starting her career in Venezu...
EP 104: Kangaroo Court
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The expression, "Kangaroo Court", sounds like it should be an Australian expression. But i...
EP 103: The Top End
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Top End is a popular destination for everyone at this time of year. And with the demand for work...
EP 102: Preggers
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to one of my mate's girlfriends (or fiance) who is now preggers, or up ...
EP 101: Brekkie
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Australian food, and in particular, breakfast foods. And what better perso...
EP 100: Shower Beers
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 100th episode of the Australians Teach English podcast, and what better way to celebrat...
EP 99: To Take The Piss
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For access to all exclusive content, and to have input on the creative process go to: patreon.com/A...
EP 98 Stickybeak
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're launching our Patreon. So why don't you go and have a stickybeak over there? You'll ...
EP 97 Chip Off the Old Block
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Reka, an Australian teacher in Japan who is a chip off the old block. Sh...
EP 96 Youse
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
G'day youse guys out there in listener land. English is an unusual language in many ways. And one of...
EP 95 Dinky Di
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you considered, or are you considering migrating to Australia? Are you looking for residence or...
EP 94 Drier Than A Dead Dingo's Donger
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain a classic Australian expression about being thirsty. For much of my time ...
EP 93 Legends
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legends can be animals, fictional characters, famous people, or even your friends. Join us this week...
EP 92 Onya
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common requests by students is that they want to become more, "fluent". But on a day...
EP 91 Tough as Old Boots
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode recorded pre-accident, we talk to Gaby, a sports nutritionist and owner of Intense E...
EP 90: Buckley's Chance
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a long time since I've uploaded an episode, and there is a very good reason why. Hal...
EP 89 Bailed
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, we were meant to interview Isha and her partner, but she bailed. So this week were ...
EP 88 Crook
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
G'day and welcome to this week's episode of the Australians Teach English podcast. Recently, I've be...
EP 87 G'Day
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
G'Day and welcome to another episode of the Australian's Teach English Podcast. Strangely enough, th...
EP 86 Tough Titties
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to pronounce tough, though, night and through? Do you know why we pronounce these di...
EP 85: Black Arm Band Brigade
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each year in Australia, we celebrate and recognise Indigenous Australians during what we call "Recon...
EP 84 Democracy Sausage
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Australians go to the ballot box to choose their Federal Government. But how does it work?...
EP 83: Sooky La La
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it normal to get frustrated when learning a language? Do you say that you're going to give up and...
EP 82 Maccas
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
G'day and welcome to another episode of the Australians Teach English podcast. One of the most commo...
EP 81 ANZAC Biscuits
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
G'day and kaya to our very first episode based on Australian soil. On the 25th of April, Australians...
EP 80 Coulda Shoulda Woulda
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
G'day and welcome to a very special episode. In fact, this is the last time our team will be in Arge...
EP 79 One-Eyed
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Footy season is well and truly upon us and it's time for us to learn some useful footy related Austr...
EP 78 Scarn On
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scarn on guys? Are you confused when someone says this to you? When does something sound different t...
EP 77 Overseas
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do people learn multiple languages? What tips and tricks do they use to get the most out of thei...
EP 76 Mateship
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an extremely special episode, with one of our Ukrainian friends, Julia. With world events cu...
Scarn On: 9/3/22
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For transcripts, learning guides and members only content, join our club: https://australiansteache...
EP 75 Are Your Ears Painted On?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For transcripts, learning guides and members only content, join our club: https://australiansteache...
EP 74 Rona
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For transcripts, learning guides and members only content, join our club: https://australiansteache...
EP 73 Bowled Over
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For more information, a transcript and learning guide, visit our members page: https://australianst...
EP 72 Stoked
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For a transcript and learning guide for this episode, join our Podcast Members Club - https://austra...
EP 71 Bradbury
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP 71 Bradbury For a transcript and learning guide of this episode, go here: https://australianste...
EP 70 Cab Sav
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is renowned for it's variety of climate and landscapes. And along with this comes the abil...
EP 69 Thongs
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about clothing culture in Australia, and not just any clothing. We're talkin...
EP 68: Swooping
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that Australia is full of wild and interesting animals. When people think of Australia, ...
EP 67 Earbash
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new year and the time for thinking about our goals and objectives. I'm sure you've be...
EP 66 The G
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our last episode for 2021. We're coming to you from the G. It is the festive season, Chri...
EP 65 Margs
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, we talk about one of Australia's most beautiful, and most sought after holida...
EP 64 The Ashes
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the upcoming Ashes series and Australia's rivalry with the poms. This ...
EP 63 Woop Woop
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Mirella. She now lives in woop woop. Well, she als...
EP 62 Bash
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing that Australians like to do more than talk about sport. And as we come in to the Su...
EP 61 Billabong
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after a short break away. And while we were away we were able to continue to make languag...
EP 60 Strewth
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strewth! It's almost the end of the year already. Where does the time go? It's as much of a surprise...
EP 59 Punters
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australians love a punt. We'll bet on almost everything. Whether this a good thing or a bad thing, w...
EP 58 Pardon My French
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone that knows Australians, knows that we swear a lot. But how do we make up for this in English?...
EP 56 Bonza - Bonzer
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a bonza episode for you this week and a bonzer special guest. Bonza might sound like an unus...
Ep 56: Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you happen to be at international sporting event, and there is Australian team, chances are you a...
EP 55 Blow In
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a previous episode we spoke to Dr Howard Manns about his research on Australian slang and languag...
EP 54 Righto
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for another episode? Righto. Have you noticed how listening activities in traditional languag...
EP 53 Yeah nah
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you listened to our latest podcast yet? Yeah, nah, I'm not listening to any excuses. Especi...
EP 52 Squiz
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had a look at our latest episode? Or maybe, as Australians might say, have you had a squiz ...
EP 51 - Poor Form
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode learn the Australian expression for socially unacceptable behaviour. Enjoy this epis...
EP 50: Bludger
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G'day ya dirty bludgers! It's time to get cracking, get off the couch, and to stop ya bludgi...
EP 49: Big Mobs
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many influences on Australian English from indigenous language and culture. Especially in ...
EP 48 Couldn't Organise a Piss Up in A Brewery
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some might ask, "Why haven't us Australians gone back to Australia yet?" And well, the answer for ma...
EP 47 Frog in a Sock
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is going off like a frog in a sock. And at the moment, so are the Olympics! But that's ...
EP 46: Malaka
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week as always, we're talking a lot of malaka. But we hope you might learn something in the...
EP 45: Go For Your Life
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP 45 - Go For Your Life When do things sound different to what they mean? How can this be confusin...
EP 44 POMS
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to know how to insult people from England? Of course you would, who wouldn't? And in ...
EP 43 Snags
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP 43 Snags In this episode we learn a key vocabulary item in Australian English - snags. It's some...
EP 42 Spit the Dummy
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard not to spit the dummy when you're learning something new, something challenging. But ...
EP 41 Kiwi
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! This week we talk to Sebastian. A former student with our institute, now living in New Zea...
EP 40 Chockas - Chock a Block (Chockers)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger Warning* This episode contains content that may be distressing and unsuitable for some lis...
EP 39 Beating Around the Bush
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no point beating around the bush, some aspects of learning languages can be difficult. In En...
EP 38 Give It A Nudge
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When asked if he would like to come on the show, Ben said that he'd give it a nudge. Ben has worked ...