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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 English
#49 How to say you don’t understand (Med)
Learn how to say you don’t understand. Plus hear a comedian’s funny story about misunderstanding an Australian idiom.
- SBS Learn English
MiniPod: Verbs | Bad English Made Better
Learn about verbs and their tenses. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
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MiniPod: Adjectives | Bad English Made Better
Learn about adjectives - describing words to make things more interesting… tastier, smellier, and better looking. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are…
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#48 How to talk about your body pain (Med)
Learn how to describe your body pain. Plus, hear some tips from a physiotherapist if you feel pain.
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#47 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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#46 Talking about decisions (Med)
Learn how to talk about easy and difficult decisions. Plus, hear migrants discuss their decisions to move to Australia.
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#45 How to handle a dissatisfied customer (Adv)
Learn how to respond to a business complaint. Plus find out what help and resources are available for small business owners.
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#44 Small talk about extreme weather (Med)
Learn how to start a conversation about extreme weather. Plus find out where you can find multilingual information about weather emergencies.
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Australian Citizenship | Australia and its people | Episode 1
Learn about Australia and its people and prepare for the Australian citizenship test. Josipa and Alex will share their personal experiences and will help you…
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#43 Talking about reading and books (Med)
Learn how to start conversations about books. Plus find out where you can find books in your language.
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#42 Let’s talk about thrifting & fashion (Adv)
Learn how to talk about thrifting and sustainable fashion. Plus find out how you can upcycle your old clothes and items for free.
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#41 How to say sorry (Med)
Learn how to apologise in informal and formal settings. Plus find out how various cultures view the act of apologising.
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#40 Talking about crime (Adv)
Learn how to talk about criminal activities. Plus find out about Sydney's grim past.
- SBS Learn English
#39 Lodging your tax returns | Tips for claiming expenses (Adv)
Learn how to talk about a tax return. Plus find out how a tax deduction can help reduce your tax bill.
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#38 Talking about music (Adv)
Learn how to talk about contemporary and classical music, and discover the true role of a conductor.
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#37 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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#36 Buying a house (Adv)
Learn how to talk with a real estate agent before buying a house. Also, practise listening and understanding to an auction.
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#35 How to self-promote at work | Networking tips (Adv)
Learn how to talk about your skills and achievements. Plus, tips and strategies for attending a networking event.
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#34 Getting a pet (Med)
Love animals? Learn language to describe pets and how to talk to a breeder. Plus, find out three important things that you should think about before getting a…
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#33 Arranging a playdate for children (Med)
Learn how to arrange playdates for children. Plus, find out the benefits of playdates.
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#32 Negotiating salary | Free legal help in Australia (Adv)
Learn how to ask for more money from your employer. Plus, find out where you can access free and confidential legal help in Australia.
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#31 Talking about movies
Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema.
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#30 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.
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#29 Starting School | Volunteering at School
Learn phrases for talking about different schools. Plus, find out about English support for migrant and refugee students.
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#28 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.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: W vs J Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen and practise the difference between the sounds J /ʤ/ and W /w/. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
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#27 Our best episodes from 2022
Choosing your favourite episode might be like choosing a favourite child. OK, maybe it's not that hard. Find out which episodes Josipa and Janine think are the…
SBS Learn EnglishTH Sounds Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen and practise TH sounds. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
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#26 Asking about someone’s faith | Religion in Australia
Learn how to ask about someone's religious beliefs. Plus, find out if Australia is a religious country.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: T vs D Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen and practise the difference between the sounds T /t/ and D /d/. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
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#25 Talking about disappointment | Mount Disappointment
Learn phrases for expressing disappointment. Plus, find out how Mt Disappointment got its name.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: Stress Syllables for Numbers Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen to understand stress patterns and hear the difference between numbers ending in -teen or -ty. These minipods are a fun and simple way to…
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#24 Talking about soccer | FIFA World Cup
Learn how to start a conversation and talk about soccer . Plus, find out how the Socceroos and Matildas got their names.
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#23 Pregnancy and childbirth | Difference between a public and private hospital
Learn some phrases you can use when talking about pregnancy. Plus, find out the difference between going to a public and private hospital.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: P vs B Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen and practise the difference between the sounds P /p/ and B /b/. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
SBS Learn EnglishMiniPod: S vs SH Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen and practise the difference between the sounds S [s] and SH [ʃ]. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
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Minipod: Water birds | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Australians love swimming in the water. Our waterbirds do too. Learn how to live with some of Australia’s biggest and boldest birds including pelicans…
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#22 Formal and informal ways to invite people | Diwali celebration
Learn formal and informal ways to invite someone to a celebration. Plus, find out how to celebrate Diwali festival.
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Minipod: Lizards | Living with Aussie Wildlife
It’s great to have lizards in your backyard. They will look after the garden by keeping the slugs and snails away. Find out more about lizards and how to live…
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Minipod: Parrots | Living with Aussie Wildlife
There are over fifty types of parrots in Australia. Colourful and curious. Friendly and fun. Find out how to live with Australian parrots, both big and small.
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Minipod: Snakes | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Many people are wary of snakes, but they are an important part of the Australian eco-system and are protected by law. Learn how to live with snakes.
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Minipod: Flying-Foxes | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Have you ever looked up in the sky at sunset and seen lots of bats lying silently across the sky? These large bats are called flying-foxes. Although we see…
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#21 Workplace conflict | Mind Your Health
Learn phrases you can use to resolve workplace conflict. Plus, find out where to access free content that can help you reduce the daily stress in your life.
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Minipod: Kookaburras | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Kookaburras, with their special laughs, are part of Australian backyards and neighbourhoods. Find out how you can live side by side with these amazing birds.
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Minipod: Brushtail Possums | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Have you ever heard a thumping and screeching sound in your roof? Well, it may be a brushtail possum! Find out more about this endangered animal and what to do…
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#20 Participating in community sports | Community sports in Australia
Learn some phrases you can use when you want to participate in community sport. Plus, find out why community sport is an important part of Australian culture.
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Minipod: Koalas | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Koalas only eat leaves and are very shy. They are one of Australia's most loved animals and are a protected species. Find out more about koalas and learn how…
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Minipod: Spiders | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Living with spiders is part of life in Australia! There are thousands of types of spiders. If that makes you nervous, don't worry, not many of them are…
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Minipod: Magpies | Living with Aussie Wildlife
Have you ever seen a sign in your local park that says, warning swooping magpies? Learn about the Australian Magpie, one of Australia’s most loved and feared…
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#19 Gardening and plants | Community gardens
Learn phrases to talk about plants and gardening. Plus, find out how you can become a gardener even if you don't have a garden.
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#18 Cheering for a footy team | Australian Rules Football
Learn how to talk about Aussie Rules football. Plus, find out how you can play footy and represent your community and country of origin.
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#17 Talking about recycling | How to live a sustainable life
Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life.
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#16 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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#15 Talking with an energy provider | Tips for saving on electricity costs
Learn how to talk with your energy provider about switching plans plus discover tips on how you can cut your electricity costs.
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Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 3
Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.
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Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 2
Learn names of different Aboriginal nations. Plus find out the Aboriginal English meaning for HOLIDAYS, SORRY BUSINESS, and MARRIED UP.
- SBS Learn English
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 1
Learn the Aboriginal English meaning for MOB, CHARGED UP, DEADLY and GAMMIN. Plus, find out what's the difference between Welcome to Country and…
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Minipod: Verbs about walking
Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.
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#14 Talking about going on holiday | Winter in Australia
Learn some phrases you can use when you want to talk about going on a holiday. Plus, find out where to go during winter in Australia.
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Minipod: Verbs about breathing
Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.