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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!
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SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Call it a day | 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 'call it…
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#99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol
Learn polite ways to refuse a drink in English. Discover useful expressions for taking it slow, sitting one out or explaining you're on a permanent dry spell.
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Bonus Practice: #99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #99 Saying 'No' to alcohol.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Piece of cake | 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 'a piece…
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#98 Splitting the bill (Med)
Learn how to split the bill in English. Discover useful expressions for sharing costs, shouting rounds, and transferring your share easily.
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Bonus Practice: #98 Splitting the bill (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #98 Splitting the bill (Med)
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#97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.
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Bonus Practice: #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)
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Bonus Practice: #96 At a swimming lesson (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #96 At a swimming lesson (Med).
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Bonus Practice: #95 Under the stars (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #95 Under the stars (Med).
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#94 Talking about autism (Med)
Learn how to talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder respectfully. Understand common autism symptoms and use simple language to describe autism in everyday…
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Bonus Practice: #94 Talking about autism (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #94 Talking about autism (Med).
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Bonus Practice: #93 Bragging about your car
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #93 Bragging about your car (Med)
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#93 Bragging about your car (Med)
Learn how to talk about cars and understand common Aussie car slang.
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Bonus Practice: #92 Asking for donations (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode#92 Asking for donations (Med).
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#91 Asking for a job reference (Adv)
Learn polite ways to request a job reference from managers or colleagues.
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Bonus Practice: #91Asking for a job reference (Adv)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #91 Asking for a job reference (Adv).
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#90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med)
Learn how to describe people who inspire you.
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Bonus Practice: #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med).
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#89 Describing your home (Med)
Learn how to describe your home and talk about house layouts, renovations, and space.
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Bonus Practice: #89 Describing your home (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #89 Describing your home (Med)
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep 6 Visiting a place for a first time | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I haven’t been here before. | Do you need to buy a ticket?| Can you help me? |…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep 5 At the train station | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: When is the next train to the city?| How can I get to ‘Central’ station? |…
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#88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med)
Learn how to congratulate someone on their work or wedding anniversary.
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Bonus Practice: #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med).
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep 4 Getting a lift| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you want to go together? | Can you give me a ride? | What time can you pick…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep 3 Splitting the bill| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: How much do we owe? | Shall we split the bill?| It’s my shout. | I’ll pay half.
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Bonus Practice: #87 Managing screen time (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Managing screen time (Med).
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep2 On the weekend | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I’m looking for something to do this weekend. | What are you up to this…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep1 Meeting up | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Let’s hang out sometime. | Would you like to grab a coffee? | Sorry, I’ve…
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Bonus Practice: #86 When? Talking about time (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #86 Talking about time (Med).
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REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med)
Learn how to talk about your struggles with a trusted friend. Also, know how to ask for help if you're going through abuse in the home.
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Bonus Practice: REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med).
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#85 Going to a hospital emergency department (Med)
Learn how to ask for medical help when in an emergency department.
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Bonus Practice: #85 Going to a hospital emergency department (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #85 Visiting emergency department (Med)
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Bonus Practice: #84 Going for a run (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #84 Going for a run (Med).
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Bonus Practice: #83 Describing menopause symptoms (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #83 Describing menopause symptoms.
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#83 Describing menopause symptoms (Med)
Learn how to talk about menopause and its symptoms.
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Bonus Practice: #82 Describing taste (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #82 Describing taste (Med).
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Bonus Practice: #81 Talking about elections | Voting in Australia
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #81 Talking about elections| Voting in Australia
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#81 Talking about elections | Voting in Australia
Learn to talk with confidence about voting and elections in Australia. Plus, find out about the voting system in the country.
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#80 Talking about changing habits (Med)
Learn how to express yourself when talking about changing your habits.
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Bonus Practice: #80 Talking about changing habits (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #80 Talking about changing habits
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep6 Talking about community services| Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: What day do the bins get emptied?| Which bin goes out tonight?| There are…
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REPEAT: Expressing love and affection | Valentine’s Day
Learn how to express romantic feelings. Plus, find out why the 14th of February became known as St Valentine’s Day.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep5 Filling in forms| Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Is this the right form?| Can you help me fill in this form?| What does this…
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Bonus Practice: #79 Talking about visas (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #79 Talking about visas.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep4 Talking about visas | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I came to work in Australia.| I have a student visa.| What visa do you have? |…
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REPEAT: Talking about future plans | Lunar New Year
Learn how to talk about your plans for the future. Plus, find out the legend about giving red envelopes to children during Lunar New Year.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep3 Talking about work | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: What do you do for a living? | I’m a student.| I want to start a business. |I…
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Bonus Practice: #78 Talking about holidays (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #78 Talking about holidays.