Our Travel Guide to Australia

Our Travel Guide to Australia

27, July, 2026

Episode 225: Our travel guide to Australia

In this podcast you can hear our recommendations about travelling in Australia and also some of the things to avoid.

Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this podcast we ask ourselves is it really worth travelling thousands of miles to visit Australia, it’s certainly a long way from everywhere! Tune in to what we recommend and what we say should be avoided.

Notes

Is Australia on your Bucket List ?

Over 5 million people visit Australia every year, it’s one of the most exotic, varied and huge countries to visit.  The original inhabitants are known as the First Australians, and in 1770 Captian Cook claimed the land for the British monarchy and it became a convict colony in 1788.

The country is still part of the British Commonwealth and King Charles is Head of State, and indeed is an unusual mix of British culture and exotic landscapes.

In this podcast we talk about Sydney, Hamiliton Island in the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru formally known as Ayres Rock.

   

 

 

 

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Language notes

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

Think about what you know about Australia, which words do you expect to hear?

Try the first 10 questions of the quiz to check your knowledge.

AFTER LISTENING

Tr the second part of the quiz to check your comprehension.

The quiz:

https://english-podcasts.com/a-holiday-guide-to-australia-what-to-do-and-what-to-expect/

There is also a transcript available if you need extra help.

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Australia guide; Comp Check

Australia guide; Comp Check

Following the series of podcasts about Australia, this one is devoted to the best holiday things to do and to expect.

Is Australia on your bucket list ?

Over 5 million people visit Australia every year. It’s certainly a long way from everywhere, but is it worth making the effort to fly for hours to get there?

This podcast will outline the recommendations and some of the things to avoid.

Get into the mood with this quiz of general knowledge questions (questions 1-10), and then after listening check your comprehension with questions 11 to 20.

Australia Guide Holiday Podcast Quiz

This quiz comprises of 10 general knowledge questions and 10 podcast comprehension questions.

If you would like extra help with your comprehension here is the Transcript for the podcast: A holiday guide to Australia

Have a good day Mate !

Aussie slang

Aussie slang

The Aussies are well known for shortening words, it’s part of their charm ! This quiz will take you into the world of real Ozzie slang…. in other words, Australian informal language.

Even leading politicans have their names shortened; Scott Morison, the Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022 was known as Sco Mo, and the current PM, Anthony Albanese is known as Albo!

Before doing the quiz see if you can think of slang for these words:

A petrol service station – A barbecue  – breakfast – a swimming costume – – a sandwich – the middle of nowhere- the afternoon – a biscuit  – a beer – definitely – a chicken – a department store called Woolworth – –a place to buy alcoholic drinks – to be devastated – a well known white wine – a sausage.

Aussie slang

 

 

Desert Island Discs, Chris’ choice

Desert Island Discs, Chris’ choice

27, July, 2026

Episode 243: Desert Island Discs, Chris’ choice

In this podcast, we imagine we are castaway on a desert island with just 8 discs. The discussion around the choice of discs is a great way to remind us of certain moments in our lives.

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we talk about music and link it to some significant moments in our lives. It’s a great way to talk about the past as well as musical preferences. 

Notes

Desert Island Discs is a well known radio show on the BBC, in fact it’s been on air since 1942 ! That first Desert Island Discs was recorded in the BBC’s bomb-damaged Maida Vale studio on 27th January 1942 and aired in the Forces Programme at 8pm two days later. Nowadays it is a staple of BBC radio with over 1000s of people interviewed over the years.

The principle of the show is that the interviewee has to imagine they are castaway on a desert island with only 8 discs to listen to. That is a real challenge ! 

Which discs would you choose? Would you choose music which reminds you of people, of situations or significant experiences in your life ?

Listen in to our choices and reasons for chosing them. In this podcast you can hear Chris’ choice and in another podcast you can hear Sue’s choice. 

Recap & Takeaways

Talking about 8 discs is a great way to talk about your life and important experiences.

While listening to the podcast, make a note of Chris’ songs and why he choose them.

Now think about your choice. How would you explain your choice? Do you know all the vocabulary? Can you explain in a clear and engaing way? This is an opportunity to practice talking about events and experiences in your life…. get going and enjoy your moment as a castaway on a desert island !

Why not go to the BBC Sounds website and listen in to some of the interviews. You might become a fan !

 

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Desert Island Discs Sue’s choice

Desert Island Discs Sue’s choice

27, July, 2026

Episode 242: Desert Island Discs, Sue’s choice

In this podcast, we imagine we are castaway on a desert island with just 8 discs. The discussion around the choice of discs is a great way to remind us of certain moments in our lives.

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we talk about music and link it to some significant moments in our lives. It’s a great way to talk about the past as well as musical preferences. 

Notes

Desert Island Discs is a well known radio show on the BBC, in fact it’s been on air since 1942 ! That first Desert Island Discs was recorded in the BBC’s bomb-damaged Maida Vale studio on 27th January 1942 and aired in the Forces Programme at 8pm two days later. Nowadays it is a staple of BBC radio with over 1000s of people interviewed over the years.

The principle of the show is that the interviewee has to imagine they are castaway on a desert island with only 8 discs to listen to. That is a real challenge ! 

Which discs would you choose? Would you choose music which reminds you of people, of situations or significant experiences in your life ?

Listen in to our choices and reasons for chosing them. In this podcast you can hear Sue’s choice and in another podcast you can hear Chris’ choice. 

Recap & Takeaways

Talking about 8 discs is a great way to talk about your life and important experiences.

While listening to the podcast, make a note of Sue’s songs and why she choose them.

Now think about your choice. How would you explain your choice? Do you know all the vocabulary? Can you explain in a clear and engaing way? This is an opportunity to practice talking about events and experiences in your life…. get going and enjoy your moment as a castaway on a desert island !

Why not go to the BBC Sounds website and listen in to some of the interviews. You might become a fan !

 

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