Slow English
Education & Explainer
About
A podcast about Australia for learners of English, spoken slowly by a native speaker. Visit www.slowenglish.info to read transcripts of the podcasts.
Episodes
- Podcast 168 – Learning to Swim in Australia
This episode of the Slow English podcast focuses on learning to swim in Australia. It discusses the Australian愛s affinity for water activities and their coastal living.
- Podcast 167 – Rooftop Solar Systems in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the prevalence and use of rooftop solar power systems in Australia due to the country's abundant sunshine.
- Podcast 166 – Paying for Retirement in Australia
This episode of Slow English explores how people in Australia plan and pay for their retirement. Rob McCormack discusses the financial aspects of retirement preparation during one's working life.
- Podcast 165 – Australia’s Personal Taxation System
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack explains the Australian personal taxation system and the services provided by the federal government.
- Podcast 164 – A Typical Australian Breakfast
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the typical composition of an Australian breakfast. This installment is approximately 12 minutes long.
- Podcast 163 – Australia’s Tim Tam Biscuits
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the history and cultural significance of Australia's Tim Tam biscuits. The episode provides an opportunity to practice English language skills while learning about Australian li…
- Podcast 162 – Time Zones in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses time zones across the Australian mainland, covering geographical distance and local time differences.
- Podcast 161 – Women’s Australian Rules Football in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the topic of women's Australian Rules Football in Australia. The podcast is 13 minutes and 5 seconds long.
- Podcast 160 – Doing an Overseas Language Course
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the experience of taking an overseas language course. The episode is 13 minutes and 29 seconds long.
- Podcast 159 – Motoring Organisations in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses motoring organisations in Australia and shares his experiences with car ownership. The episode is 11 minutes long.
- Podcast 158 – A Ferry Ride on Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, host Rob McCormack discusses a ferry ride across Port Phillip Bay in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia. The episode provides an opportunity to practice English listening skills while learning…
- Podcast 157 – Oral Health of Australians
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the importance of oral health as a component of overall well-being in the context of Australia.
- Podcast 156 – I Gave a Talk About My Podcast
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses his experience giving a talk about his podcast. The episode is 14 minutes and 5 seconds long.
- Podcast 155 – Phar Lap – Australia’s Most Famous Racehorse
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the life and legacy of Phar Lap, known as Australia’s most famous racehorse. The podcast is designed to help listeners practice English while learning about Australian culture.
- Podcast 154 – My Local Shopping Centre
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, Rob McCormack discusses the daily life and shopping experience at a local Australian shopping centre.
- Podcast 153 – The Cost of Prescription Medicines in Australia
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, Rob McCormack discusses the cost of prescription medicines in Australia. The episode is 13 minutes and 42 seconds long.
- Podcast 152 – Container Deposit Schemes in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the issue of litter in Australia and explains how container deposit schemes work.
- Podcast 151 – How Australians Get to Work
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses how Australians commute to work and how long their journeys take.
- Podcast 150 – The Fitness of Australians
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the fitness and sporting culture of Australians.
- Podcast 149 – My Local Public Library
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the role of local public libraries in today's digital world. The episode lasts approximately 14 minutes and 28 seconds.
- Podcast 148 – The Royal Botanic Gardens – Melbourne
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. The podcast provides an opportunity for listeners to learn English while exploring Australian daily life.
- Podcast 147 – The Aussie Sausage
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the tradition of the Australian sausage, a popular meat for barbecues.
- Podcast 146 – The Emu – Australia’s Flightless Bird
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the emu, Australia's flightless bird, and its representation on the Australian coat of arms. The episode is 9 minutes and 51 seconds long.
- Podcast 145 – A Day at the Cricket – The Boxing Day Test
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the experience of attending the Boxing Day Test cricket match in Australia.
- Podcast 144 – A Trip to Sydney for the Harbour Bridge Climb
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses a trip to Sydney and the experience of climbing the Harbour Bridge. This is the 144th episode of the series, which helps listeners learn English through stories about daily life…
- Podcast 143 – A First Aid Training Course
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack provides information about first aid training courses and their role in preventing premature deaths in Australia.
- Podcast 142 – Going to a Theatre Show at the Arts Centre Melbourne
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses experiences related to attending a theatre show at the Arts Centre Melbourne. The podcast is designed to help listeners learn English while exploring daily life in Australia.
- Podcast 141 – A Rainy Day in Melbourne
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses a rainy day in Melbourne to help listeners learn English through daily Australian life. The episode has a total duration of 11 minutes and 21 seconds.
- Podcast 140 – The Census – Every Australian Counts
This episode of Slow English discusses the Australian census, explaining how often it takes place and why it is conducted. It provides a 12-minute English language learning opportunity focused on this aspect of Australian life.
- Podcast 139 – Preferential Voting in Australian Elections
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack explains the preferential voting system used in Australian elections.
- Podcast 138 – Driving in Australia – Demerit Points
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses driving in Australia and explains how the demerit point system works.
- Podcast 137 – Australia’s Comedians
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the tradition of comedy and humor in Australia. This podcast is approximately 12 minutes long.
- Podcast 136 – Dame Nellie Melba – Australia’s First Opera Star
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, host Rob McCormack discusses the life of Dame Nellie Melba, Australia's first opera star.
- Podcast 135 – Riding in Country Victoria – A Trip to Healesville
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, host Rob McCormack reflects on a trip through the Australian countryside to Healesville. The episode lasts approximately 13 minutes and 28 seconds.
- Podcast 134 – The Wool Industry in Australia – The Australian Merino
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the history and significance of the Australian Merino sheep within the country's wool industry.
- Podcast 133 – The Platypus
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the platypus, one of Australia's unique animals. This pedagogical podcast is designed to help listeners improve their English while learning about Australian wildlife.
- Podcast 132 – Australian Agriculture
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses Australian agriculture. The podcast provides an overview of farming in Australia and is 12 minutes and 50 seconds long.
- Podcast 131 – Explorers of Australia – Burke and Wills
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, Rob McCormack discusses the story of Australian explorers Burke and Wills. The episode explores the topic of early European exploration in Australia.
- Podcast 130 – Rabbits in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses the history and impact of rabbits in Australia.
- Podcast 129 – Community Markets in Australia
In this episode of Slow English, host Rob McCormack discusses community markets, exploring how they function as a part of daily life in Australia.
- Podcast 128 – Edith Cowan – Early Campaigner for Women’s Rights
In this episode, Rob McCormack discusses the life of Edith Cowan, an early campaigner for women's rights in Australia. The podcast runs for 14 minutes and 55 seconds.
- Podcast 127 – My Language Learning Tips
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack shares his personal tips for learning languages. The episode includes discussion on the speaker's approach to language acquisition.
- Podcast 126 – Drought in Australia
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, Rob McCormack discusses the topic of drought in Australia, specifically focusing on those who live and work on the land.
- Podcast 125 – Lockdown Activities – Baking Scones
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, host Rob McCormack discusses life in Melbourne during a 112-day lockdown, specifically focusing on the activity of baking scones.
- Podcast 124 – Australia Post – Delivering the Mail
In this episode of the Slow English podcast, Rob McCormack discusses the operations of Australia Post and the delivery of mail as a way to help listeners learn English.
- Podcast 123 – Surviving the Coronavirus – Second Lockdown in Melbourne
In podcast 123 of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the experience of surviving the second coronavirus lockdown in Melbourne, Australia. The episode runs for 12 minutes and 19 seconds.
- Podcast 122 – Classic Australian Novels – My Brilliant Career
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the classic Australian novel 'My Brilliant Career' while helping listeners practice their English language skills.
- Podcast 121 – Cyclone Tracy – Christmas Day in Darwin 1974
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses the impact of Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974. The episode provides an educational look at this historical event in Australia.
- Podcast 120 – Surviving the Coronavirus Lockdown
Rob McCormack discusses daily life and experiences during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown in Australia in this episode of the Slow English podcast.
- Podcast 119 – Animal Welfare in Australia – The RSPCA
In this episode of Slow English, Rob McCormack discusses animal welfare in Australia with a focus on the RSPCA. The podcast explores the topic while helping listeners learn English.