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Jun 2021
17m 20s

AE 952 - Expression: Scaredy Cat

PETE SMISSEN
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Learn Australian English in this Expression episode of the Aussie English Podcast.These episodes aim to teach you common English expressions as well as give you a fair dinkum true-blue dose of Aussie culture, history, and news and current affairs.In today's episode, I teach you all about the English expression "scaredy cat".Listen in and watch as I tell you the origin of the expression, give examples on how to use the expression, and run by a pronunciation exercise.Also, learn the story of a lost Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog or Maremma.And lastly, I give you cat facts about Australia!Improve your listening skills today - listen, play & pause this episode - and start speaking like a native English speaker!
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