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154 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsPodcasts about Australia for intermediate learners of English
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Podcast 54 – What Australians Eat
January 28, 2015 00:32Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 54 – What Australians Eat http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast54.mp3 Hi, When it comes to food, I think Australians are amongst the luckiest people in the world. High quality food … Continue reading →
Podcast 53 – Coffee Drinking in Australia
January 09, 2015 02:59Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 53 – Coffee Drinking in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast53.mp3 Hi, Drinking coffee in one of the many street cafes or restaurants in Melbourne is something Melbourne people love … Continue reading →
Podcast 52 – Christmas in Our House
December 19, 2014 12:04Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 52 – Christmas in Our House http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast52.mp3 Hi, Christmas is a very special celebration for most Australians. My family is no exception. Christmas is a time … Continue reading →
Podcast 51 – The Sydney Harbour Bridge
December 06, 2014 00:54Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 51 – The Sydney Harbour Bridge http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast51.mp3 Hi, One of the most well-known structures in Australia is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s also known as ‘the … Continue reading →
Podcast 50 – Universities in Australia
November 21, 2014 06:14Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 50 – Universities in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast50.mp3 Hi, Education is a way to a better life. In Australia this has always been the case. I can remember … Continue reading →
Podcast 49 – Music to my Ears
November 05, 2014 00:25Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 49 – Music to my Ears http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast49.mp3 Hi, Music has been important in my life and I’m sure it’s the same with many people. Before I … Continue reading →
Podcast 48 – Sir Donald Bradman – An Australian Cricket Legend
October 18, 2014 00:40Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 48 – Sir Donald Bradman – An Australian Cricket Legend http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast48.mp3 Hi, Australians have many sporting heroes, but our greatest and best known comes from the … Continue reading →
Podcast 47 – The Aussie Meat Pie
October 03, 2014 03:05Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 47 – The Aussie Meat Pie http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast47.mp3 Hi, When I travel overseas, I like to try the traditional foods in the countries that I visit. For … Continue reading →
Podcast 46 – Air Travel in Australia
September 17, 2014 03:59Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 46 – Air Travel in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast46.mp3 Hi, I recently travelled to Europe on holiday. For an Australian, this is a big trip. It takes around … Continue reading →
Podcast 45 – Australian Made Cars
July 19, 2014 08:32Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 45 – Australian Made Cars http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast45.mp3 Hi, Australia has designed and made cars for around 65 years, but not for too much longer. That’s a pity, … Continue reading →
Podcast 44 – Australia’s Money
July 05, 2014 06:12Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 44 – Australia’s Money http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast44.mp3 Hi, Money has an interesting history in Australia. Our money has changed as our country has developed. In this podcast I … Continue reading →
Podcast 43 – Melbourne’s MCG
June 21, 2014 00:32Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 43 – Melbourne’s MCG http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast43.mp3 Hi, I lived in Sydney for around 6 years and it was a great experience. When people think of Sydney, the … Continue reading →
Podcast 42 – Preventing Smoking in Australia
June 07, 2014 04:43Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 42 – Preventing Smoking in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast42.mp3 Hi, When I was a young man in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the dangers of cigarette smoking … Continue reading →
Podcast 41 – Australian Slang
May 22, 2014 23:35Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 41 – Australian Slang http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast41.mp3 Hi, A while ago I went on a weekend trip with my two brothers and another friend. We went to Perth … Continue reading →
Podcast 40 – Australia’s Summer Sport – Cricket
May 09, 2014 07:35Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 40 – Australia’s Summer Sport – Cricket http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast40.mp3 Hi, The most important job in Australia is probably that of the Prime Minister. But there is another … Continue reading →
Podcast 39 – Ned Kelly – An Australian Bushranger
April 26, 2014 04:43Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 39 – Ned Kelly – An Australian Bushranger http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast39.mp3 Hi, Ask any Australian and they will know something about Ned Kelly. Ned Kelly was Australia’s most … Continue reading →
Podcast 38 – An Australian Film – The Castle
April 11, 2014 05:44Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 38 – An Australian Film – The Castle http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast38.mp3 Hi, Do you know any Australian films? Or maybe you know some famous Australian actors or actresses. … Continue reading →
Podcast 37 – Australia’s Kangaroos
March 27, 2014 12:05Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 37 – Australia’s Kangaroos http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast37.mp3 Hi, The kangaroo is probably the most well-known symbol for Australia. Qantas, Australia’s national airline, has a picture of a kangaroo … Continue reading →
Podcast 36 – Growing Old in Australia
March 14, 2014 03:15Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 36 – Growing Old in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast36.mp3 Hi, We all get old. Getting old is not necessarily a problem, as long as you can remain active … Continue reading →
Podcast 35 – A Wedding in Australia
March 01, 2014 01:48Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 35 – A Wedding in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast35.mp3 Hi, Getting married is one of life’s biggest steps. It is a commitment to your partner and to building … Continue reading →
Podcast 34 – Buying a Home in Australia
February 13, 2014 05:31Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 34 – Buying a Home in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast34.mp3 Hi, Around 70% of Australian households own their home. It’s something Australians see as important. I can remember … Continue reading →
Podcast 33 – Australia’s ABC – A Public Broadcaster
January 31, 2014 02:30Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 33 – Australia’s ABC – A Public Broadcaster http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast33.mp3 Hi, In most countries in the world, television and radio play an important part in people’s lives. … Continue reading →
Podcast 32 – Surf Life Saving in Australia
January 18, 2014 03:39Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 32 – Surf Life Saving in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast32.mp3 Hi, In a previous podcast, I talked about Australia’s wonderful beaches. While they are great places to spend … Continue reading →
Podcast 31 – The Australian Alps – A Trip to Thredbo
January 03, 2014 02:26Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 31 –The Australian Alps – A Trip to Thredbo http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast31.mp3 Hi, Australia is a land of mostly open plains. It does have some mountain areas but … Continue reading →
Podcast 30 – Tasmania – Getting to our Island State
December 18, 2013 12:14Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 30 – Tasmania – Getting to our Island State http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast30.mp3 Hi, Many Australians like to travel interstate on holiday. Australia is very diverse, which means that … Continue reading →
Podcast 29 – The Seasons of Melbourne
December 04, 2013 09:44Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 29 – The Seasons in Melbourne http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast29.mp3 Hi, You know, our lives are linked to the seasons. So many of the things we love to do … Continue reading →
Podcast 28 – Beaches in Australia
November 21, 2013 06:55Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 28 – Beaches in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast28.mp3 Hi, For many Australian children, the beach in summer is their playground. That’s because so many Australian families live near … Continue reading →
Podcast 27 – Sydney and Melbourne – Australian Cities
November 08, 2013 02:05Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 27 – Sydney and Melbourne – Australian Cities http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast27.mp3 Hi, Most Australians live in the big cities and the two biggest are Sydney and Melbourne. I … Continue reading →
Podcast 26 – Owning a Car in Australia
October 24, 2013 08:18Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 26 – Owning a Car in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast26.mp3 Hi, Getting around in Australia is important. It’s a big place after all. In previous podcasts I have … Continue reading →
Podcast 25 – The Race That Stops a Nation – The Melbourne Cup
October 10, 2013 11:32Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 25 – The Race That Stops a Nation – The Melbourne Cup http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast25.mp3 Hi, The Melbourne Cup is the third richest horse race in the world. … Continue reading →
Podcast 24 – Public Holidays in Australia
September 26, 2013 12:37Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 24 – Public Holidays in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast24.mp3 Hi, Like working people everywhere, Australians love to take a holiday. In addition to our 4 weeks annual leave … Continue reading →
Podcast 23 – Black Saturday February 7th, 2009
September 12, 2013 04:03Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 23 – Black Saturday February 7th, 2009 http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast23.mp3 Hi, Australia is a great place to live, with great natural beauty and a wonderful climate. But there … Continue reading →
Podcast 22 – The Common Cold – The Same the World Over
August 31, 2013 03:02Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 22 – The Common Cold – The Same the World Over http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast22.mp3 Hi, There are many things we have in common, whether we come from Australia, … Continue reading →
Podcast 21 – Federal Government in Australia
August 16, 2013 12:50 - 15 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 21 – Federal Government in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast21.mp3 Hi, Who makes the decisions in Australia? I am talking about the big decisions about our economy, our taxes, … Continue reading →
Podcast 20 – The Royal Flying Doctor Service
August 03, 2013 07:24 - 15.8 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 20 – The Royal Flying Doctor Service http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast20.mp3 Hi, Even though Australia is a big place with lots of open spaces, 89% of its 23 million … Continue reading →
Podcast 19 – Working Life in Australia
July 19, 2013 03:44 - 12.8 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 19 – Working Life in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast19.mp3 Hi, We spend a lot of time at work during our life. I spent 38 years in full time … Continue reading →
Podcast 18 – A Licence to Drive – Learning to Drive in Australia
July 05, 2013 02:41 - 14.5 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 18 – A Licence to Drive – Learning to Drive in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast18.mp3 Hi, Australians love their cars. We have a large country, long distances and … Continue reading →
Podcast 17 – Schools in Australia
June 21, 2013 01:39 - 11.5 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 17 – Schools in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast17.mp3 Hi, As a parent, I know how important schools are in giving your children a good start in life. Schools … Continue reading →
Podcast 16 – Pets in Australia
June 06, 2013 11:04 - 8.55 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 16 – Pets in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast16.mp3 Hi, Australians love their pets and that’s how it is in our family. We have a Siamese cat named Cosmo … Continue reading →
Postcast 15 – Rubbish – It’s Not All Rubbish
May 23, 2013 01:23 - 9.08 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 15 – Rubbish – It’s Not All Rubbish http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast15.mp3 Hi, One of the regular jobs in our house is to take out the rubbish. It’s amazing … Continue reading →
Podcast 14 – Turning on the Tap – Clean Water in Australia
May 08, 2013 08:58 - 7.98 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 14 – Turning on the Tap – Clean Water in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast14.mp3 Hi, Sometimes we don’t appreciate the good things we have. We complain about having … Continue reading →
Podcast 13 – Health Care in Australia
April 25, 2013 04:52 - 12 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 13 – Health Care in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast13.mp3 Hi, There is a saying – ‘Nothing else matters, as long as you’ve got your health’. This is very … Continue reading →
Podcast 12 – Grocery Shopping at Our House
April 13, 2013 08:05 - 7.3 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 12 – Grocery Shopping at Our House http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast12.mp3 Hi, Every week, everybody has to buy groceries. In our house, I do the grocery shopping. Now some … Continue reading →
Podcast 11 – Skin Cancer in Australia
March 25, 2013 03:06 - 10.9 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 11 – Skin Cancer in Australia http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast11.mp3 Hi, Australia is a great place to live. Despite that, there are some diseases in Australia which are caused … Continue reading →
Podcast 10 – A Hobby in Melbourne – Motorcycling
March 09, 2013 12:45 - 11.4 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 10 – A Hobby in Melbourne – Motorcycling http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast10.mp3 Hi, Melbourne is one of those cities where you can do a large number of hobbies or … Continue reading →
Podcast 9 – Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
February 21, 2013 12:05 - 10.5 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 9 – Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast9.mp3 Hi, I enjoy food markets. I love to see fresh food laid out for sale, with its bright colours … Continue reading →
Podcast 8 – Melbourne’s Federation Square
February 06, 2013 10:55 - 9.81 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 8 – Melbourne’s Federation Square http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast8.mp3 Hi, Melbourne is a great city for sports, art and culture. One of the places where these things come together … Continue reading →
Podcast 7 – Melbourne’s Tram System
January 22, 2013 03:10 - 10 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 7 – Melbourne’s Tram System http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast7.mp3 Hi, In my last podcast, I told you about Melbourne’s train system. That’s the best way to get to and … Continue reading →
Podcast 6 – Melbourne’s Train System
January 11, 2013 07:01 - 11.2 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 6 – Melbourne’s Train System http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast6.mp3 Hi, Melbourne is a large city with a population of around 4.2 million people. Melbourne is also spread over an … Continue reading →
Podcast 5 – A Morning Walk in Melbourne – the Yarra Trail
December 23, 2012 08:09 - 9.64 MBLearn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 5 – A Morning Walk in Melbourne – The Yarra Trail. http://traffic.libsyn.com/slowenglish/podcast5.mp3 Hi. I go for a long walk every morning. I find it is a … Continue reading →