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AE 1069 - Expression: Sleight of Hand

AE 1069 - Expression: Sleight of Hand

FromAussie English


AE 1069 - Expression: Sleight of Hand

FromAussie English

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Having a great weekend, you mob?

Here's another fun-filled episode on the Aussie English podcast!

In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression 'sleight of hand' - yeah, that phrase they use to call one of a magician's hand trick!

I am also going to answer a very cool question from Gen of the Philippines -- she wants to know more about the song Waltzing Matilda!

Listen in to know what's the story behind the outback song Waltzing Matilda, and know what a 'matilda' is.

There's also this intriguing story about how a 60-year old woman used sleight of hand to exchange pebbles for diamond jewellery! How do you think she did that?

And finally, don't forget to do the Listening Exercise at the end of this episode -- listen to a clip from the Australian movie The Hunter.

Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/askpete



** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt **

Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!
Released:
Dec 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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