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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 EnglishMiniPod: Ep2 Meeting your neighbour | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I live nearby. | I’m new to the area.| How long have you lived here? | I like…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep1 Speaking English | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I speak a little English. | I’m not used to the Australian accent. | I’m still…
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Bonus Practice: #77 Setting up a tent (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #77 Setting up a tent.
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Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go fishing! (Med)
Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.
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Summer listening: Into the bush | Verbs about walking
Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.
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Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go bushwalking (Adv)
Learn how to talk about bushwalking. Plus find out tips on how hikers can stay safe and have fun.
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#76 Getting a gift (Med)
Learn how to talk about getting a gift for someone. Plus, find out what the Secret Santa tradition is all about.
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#75 Discussing eyesight and vision (Med)
Learn how to talk about eyesight getting worse. Plus, find out why people with lighter eye colour have a higher risk of UV damage.
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#74 Talking about your pet peeves (Med)
Learn how to talk about things that annoy you.
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#73 When public transport goes wrong (Med)
Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.
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#72 Talking about which team sport to join (Med)
Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.
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#71 Talking about being scammed (Med)
Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.
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#69 Getting a haircut (Med)
Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.
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#68 Discussing the news (Med)
Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.
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#67 Complaining about kids (Med)
Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.
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#66 What to ask when looking to rent (Med)
Learn how to ask questions when looking for a home to rent.
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#65 Talking about the Olympics (Med)
Learn how to talk about the success of athletes during a big sporting event like the Olympic Games.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: I’ve been everywhere | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /uː/ and…
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#64 Sharing family culture through food (Med)
Sharing and describing food that is special to your family and culture.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Roses are red | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /r/ and…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: We light a new light | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /l/ and…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Kookaburra song | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /k/ and…
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#61 Tackling a DIY project (Med)
Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: If a dog chews shoes | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /tʃ /…
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#60 Talking about commemorating | Anzac Day (Med)
Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: I scream, you scream... | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /iː/ and…
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#59 Talking about cooking (Med)
Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.
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#58 How to say 'no' at work (Adv)
Learn how to professionally and politely decline additional workload.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep12 Future Plans| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you have any plans? | I want to travel. | I hope to start a business. | I…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep11 Going To A Party | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Will you come to the party? | I’m looking forward to the party. | I'm going to…
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#57 Talking about ageing (Med)
Learn fun phrases you can use to describe the process of growing older.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep10 Eating Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: The food here is delicious. | You should try the chicken salad. | I had a…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep9 Ordering Tea or Coffee | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat', a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I would like a coffee, please. | Can I have a tea with milk, please? | I will…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep8 Talking About Shopping | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you enjoy shopping? | I enjoy shopping for new clothes. | I need a new…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep7 Talking About Health | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you fee OK? | I am not feeling well. | I have a runny nose. | I have a sore…
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#55 Describing personal relationships (Med)
Learn how to describe different types of romantic relationships
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep6 Home| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat', a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Where do you live? | I live in a small apartment in the city. | I live in a…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep5 Likes & Dislikes| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: What do you like? | I like going for walks in the park. | I love sunny days. |…
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#54 How to talk about predictions (Med)
Learn how to speculate and make predictions about the future.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep4 Hobbies | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: What do you like doing? | My favourite hobby is gardening. | I listen to music…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep3 Family| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you have family in Australia? | I have a big family. | I have two brothers…
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#53 How to give encouragement (Med)
Learn how to encourage someone and make them feel good and motivated.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep2 Daily routine | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you wake up early? | Yes, I wake up at 6.| I start work at 7:30.| I always…
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Ep1 Introducing Yourself | English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills. In this episode, we practise saying hello and introducing ourselves in English.
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Summer listening: Liking & disliking | Australian desserts
Learn interesting ways to say you like or dislike something. Plus, find out how two famous Australian desserts, lamingtons and pavlova, got their names.
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Summer listening: Setting goals | Three As Technique
Learn how to talk about goals and New Year’s resolutions. Plus, find out how Three As Technique can help your language learning goals.
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Summer listening: Renting a car | Australian road rules
Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.
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#52 How to talk about happy and sad moments (Med)
Learn how to talk about nostalgic moments, when you think about the past and can feel both happy and sad at the same time.
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MiniPod: Idioms | Bad English Made Better
Idioms can make your English more interesting. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
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#51 Check-in at the airport (Med)
Learn how to talk about checking-in at the airport. Plus, find out tips for a comfortable flight.
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MiniPod: Phrasal Verbs | Bad English Made Better
Phrasal verbs are verbs that contain more than one word. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
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MiniPod: Nouns | Bad English Made Better
Learn about nouns and how to use measure words to count them. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
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#50 Let's go fishing! (Med)
Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.
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MiniPod: Homonyms | Bad English Made Better
Learn English words that sound and/or look the same but have different meanings. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar…
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MiniPod: Sentence Stress and Word Stress | Bad English Made Better
Understand why we need to put stress on particular words and syllables. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.