AE 1212 - Expression: Close But No Cigar

Send us Fan Mail👉 FREE Download on this episode's worksheet: https://aussieenglish.com.au/AE1212_FREEWorksheet 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1212 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://www.aussieenglish.com.auIn today's episode, I tackle a listener's intriguing question about the standard Australian greeting "G'day" - like, if we Aussies use it in the evening. Prepare for a surprising answer!We also take a 'close'-r look at the English expression "close, but no cigar". It's one of those expressions where you have no idea what the expression means, and has a fascinating origin story.To help you understand the expression, I give out 3 examples of how to effectively use the expression "close, but no cigar" in everyday conversation. As part of the lesson, you'll get the chance to sharpen your pronunciation skills with a fun exercise. And lastly, a listening and writing exercise will put your expression knowledge to the test. So, be prepared to engage with a scene from the Australian drama movie "Storm Boy". If you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***