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SBS Learn English
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love language!
Episodes
SBS Learn English#121 Picking up a prescription (Med)
Learn English useful for picking up prescription medicine. Practise phrases for filling a prescription, asking how to take medicine, understanding the…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #121 Picking up a prescription (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #121 Picking up a prescription(Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn…
SBS Learn English#120 Going to a wedding (Med)
Learn English useful for going to a wedding. Practise asking about the ceremony and reception, talking about gifts and gift registries, and inviting someone as…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #120 Going to a wedding (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #120 Going to a wedding (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.
SBS Learn English#119 Talking about hay fever (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about hay fever. Practise everyday phrases for describing symptoms, talking about medicine, and responding kindly when someone…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #119 Talking about hay fever (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #119 Talking about hay fever (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn…
SBS Learn English#118 Losing a job (Med)
Learn English for talking about losing your job. Practise ways to explain workplace changes and sympathetic responses to someone who has had bad news.Keep…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #118 Losing a job (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #118 Losing a job (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.
SBS Learn English#117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)
Learn English useful for visiting a library. Practise everyday phrases for returning borrowed items, asking about late fees and due dates, renewing items…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS…
SBS Learn English#116 Visiting a vet (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally.Keep…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #116 Visiting a vet (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.
SBS Learn EnglishHow to answer the 2026 Census English proficiency question | Bonus episode
How do you choose between "not well", "well" and "very well" when the Census asks about your English? Honorary Professor Lynda Yates explains what these…
SBS Learn English#115 Working on the side (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about side hustles and earning extra income. Practise everyday phrases for describing additional work, managing…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #115 Working on the side (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #115 Working on the side.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.
SBS Learn English#114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about the Census, data security, and protecting personal information. Practise everyday phrases for expressing concern…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #114 Talking about the Census and data security.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Hammered | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like…
SBS Learn English#113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about cosy meals and winter comfort food. Practise everyday phrases for describing cravings, warm meals, and food that makes…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #113 Talking about winter comfort food.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Banger | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like ‘Banger’.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: On the back foot | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'On the…
SBS Learn English#112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)
Learn English phrases for keeping kids busy during the school holidays. Practise everyday English for talking about children’s behaviour, boredom, and common…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Man On! | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'Man On!'.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Keep your eye on the ball | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'Keep…
SBS Learn English#111 Water problems at home? |Talking to a plumber (Med)
Learn English useful for describing plumbing problems at home. Practise everyday phrases for explaining issues, asking about cost, and arranging repairs.
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: GOAT | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like…
SBS Learn English#110 Trying on shoes (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about trying on, buying, and finding shoes that fit well. Practise everyday phrases for describing how shoes feel, asking for…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes.
SBS Learn English#109 Talking about ageing parents (Med)
Learn English useful for talking about ageing parents and family responsibilities. Practise everyday phrases for describing challenges, offering help, and…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents.
SBS Learn English#108 Talking about the cost of living
Learn English useful for talking about money, expenses, and financial pressure. Practise everyday phrases for describing rising costs, managing a budget, and…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living
SBS Learn English#107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking about animals and nature (Med)
Learn useful English for talking about animals, nature, and protecting wildlife. Practise everyday phrases for discussing threats to animals, expressing…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking About Animals and Nature (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking About Animals and Nature.
SBS Learn English#106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food
Learn useful English for talking about unusual or strong flavours. Practise everyday phrases for reacting to new foods, sharing opinions, and encouraging…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food.
SBS Learn English#105 Celebrating small wins at work
Learn useful English for talking about small wins at work. Practise phrases for celebrating achievements, staying motivated, and making progress step by step.
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #105 Celebrating small wins at work
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #105 Celebrating small wins at work.
SBS Learn English#104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN
Learn useful English for talking about school tests, studying, exam pressure, and when you do really well.
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN
SBS Learn English#103 Talking about online dating (Med)
Learn everyday English phrases for online dating. Practise expressions like “match,” “ghosted,” and “slide into DMs” while improving your speaking skills.
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #103 Talking about online dating (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #103 Talking about online dating (Med)
SBS Learn English#102 Getting organised (Med)
Learn practical English phrases for getting organised and managing daily tasks, including planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and staying on top of…
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #102 Getting organised (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #102 Getting organised (Med)
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #101 Having a laugh (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #101 Having a laugh (Med)
SBS Learn English#101 Having a laugh (Med)
Learn how to talk about things that make you laugh. Practise phrases that help you share stories, react to jokes, and enjoy conversations more.
SBS Learn EnglishRelax and enjoy: Talking about movies
Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema.
SBS Learn EnglishRelax and enjoy: Talking about reading and books (Med)
Learn how to start conversations about books. Plus find out where you can find books in your language.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: To be stuffed | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'to be…
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Gather and celebrate: Talking over a BBQ (Med)
Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.
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Gather and celebrate: Inviting friends | Beach safety
Learn casual ways to invite your friends to go to the beach. Plus, find out the number one danger on Australian beaches and how to stay safe when swimming in…
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Gather and celebrate: Organising a party (Med)
Learn how to talk about having a party.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Sleep on it | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'sleep on…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: To shout | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'to…
SBS Learn English#100 More or less? Talking about quantities
Learn how to talk about amounts and quantities in everyday English.
SBS Learn EnglishBonus Practice: #100 More or less? Talking about quantities
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #100 More or less? Talking about quantities
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Take it easy | Words we use
Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'take it…