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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2021 · 21 MIN

AE 1033 - Expression: Like A Shag On A Rock

from Aussie English · host Pete Smissen

Send us Fan MailG'day, you mob!I have another English expression for you to add to your growing list.Today's episode is about birds, so first, we'll talk about the English expression "like a shag on a rock" -- listen carefully on what I mean by SHAG here!Like always, we will break down the words in the expression, talk about its meaning, and and give you examples of how the expression "like a shag on a rock" may be used.Also, I'll answer a question from @henry.khosasih -- "How do you use Ta?" This is a very Australian expression, so listen up to find out how you can avoid embarrassing situations when you encounter it.Listen to a short story where The Yorke Peninsula has a very unusual form of 'art' performed by pied cormorants, called 'shag art'.And finally, for today's Listening Comprehension Exercise, listen to a short clip from Oddball, an Australian movie. Don't forget to download your free PDF worksheet here👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/AE_1033_FreeWorksheetImprove your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

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