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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.

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.

07:18

4 Dec 23

#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.

#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.

14:07

28 Nov 23

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.

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.

06:32

27 Nov 23

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.

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.

07:20

20 Nov 23

#50 Let's go fishing! (Med)

Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.

#50 Let's go fishing! (Med)

Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.

14:51

14 Nov 23

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 lessons.

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 lessons.

07:41

13 Nov 23

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.

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.

08:06

6 Nov 23

#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.

#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.

15:05

31 Oct 23

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.

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.

05:55

30 Oct 23

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 short and simple English grammar lessons.

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 short and simple English grammar lessons.

07:36

23 Oct 23

#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.

#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.

13:34

17 Oct 23

#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.

#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.

11:26

3 Oct 23

#46 Talking about decisions (Med)

Learn how to talk about easy and difficult decisions. Plus, hear migrants discuss their decisions to move to Australia.

#46 Talking about decisions (Med)

Learn how to talk about easy and difficult decisions. Plus, hear migrants discuss their decisions to move to Australia.

13:41

19 Sep 23

#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.

#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.

13:51

5 Sep 23

#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.

#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.

11:54

22 Aug 23

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 practise.

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 practise.

10:16

16 Aug 23

#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.

#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.

13:28

8 Aug 23

#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.

#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.

14:57

25 Jul 23

#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.

#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.

15:27

11 Jul 23

#40 Talking about crime (Adv)

Learn how to talk about criminal activities. Plus find out about Sydney's grim past.

#40 Talking about crime (Adv)

Learn how to talk about criminal activities. Plus find out about Sydney's grim past.

14:09

27 Jun 23

#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.

#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.

16:04

13 Jun 23

#38 Talking about music (Adv)

Learn how to talk about contemporary and classical music, and discover the true role of a conductor.

#38 Talking about music (Adv)

Learn how to talk about contemporary and classical music, and discover the true role of a conductor.

18:52

30 May 23

#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.

#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.

15:25

16 May 23

#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.

#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.

12:44

2 May 23

#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.

#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.

14:11

18 Apr 23

#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 pet.

#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 pet.

16:29

4 Apr 23

#33 Arranging a playdate for children (Med)

Learn how to arrange playdates for children. Plus, find out the benefits of playdates.

#33 Arranging a playdate for children (Med)

Learn how to arrange playdates for children. Plus, find out the benefits of playdates.

14:04

21 Mar 23

#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.

#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.

15:27

7 Mar 23

#31 Talking about movies

Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema.

#31 Talking about movies

Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema.

14:42

21 Feb 23

#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.

#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.

13:08

7 Feb 23

#29 Starting School | Volunteering at School

Learn phrases for talking about different schools. Plus, find out about English support for migrant and refugee students.

#29 Starting School | Volunteering at School

Learn phrases for talking about different schools. Plus, find out about English support for migrant and refugee students.

13:55

24 Jan 23

#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.

#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.

11:09

10 Jan 23

MiniPod: 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.

MiniPod: 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.

05:55

3 Jan 23

#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 best from 2022.

#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 best from 2022.

10:31

28 Dec 22

TH Sounds Pronunciation Practice

Join Janice Petersen and practise TH sounds. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.

TH Sounds Pronunciation Practice

Join Janice Petersen and practise TH sounds. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.

05:33

20 Dec 22

#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.

#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.

13:34

13 Dec 22

MiniPod: 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.

MiniPod: 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.

05:36

6 Dec 22

#25 Talking about disappointment | Mount Disappointment

Learn phrases for expressing disappointment. Plus, find out how Mt Disappointment got its name.

#25 Talking about disappointment | Mount Disappointment

Learn phrases for expressing disappointment. Plus, find out how Mt Disappointment got its name.

12:41

29 Nov 22

MiniPod: 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 improve your pronunciation.

MiniPod: 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 improve your pronunciation.

05:46

22 Nov 22

#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.

#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.

14:11

15 Nov 22

MiniPod: 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.

MiniPod: 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.

04:28

1 Nov 22

#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.

#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.

12:39

1 Nov 22

MiniPod: 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.

MiniPod: 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.

05:56

25 Oct 22

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, seagulls and black swans.

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, seagulls and black swans.

02:56

20 Oct 22

#17 Talking about recycling | How to live a sustainable life - #၁၇ Recycling အကြောင်းနဲ့ အနာဂတ်အထိ သဘာဝပတ်ဝန်းကျင် တာရှည်ခံအောက် ဘယ်လိုနေထိုင်ကြမလဲ

Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life. - သင်ခန်းစာ ၁၇ ကတော့ သဘာဝ ပတ်ဝန်းကျင် ထိန်းသိမ်းရေးနဲ့ ဆက်စပ်ပါတယ်။

#17 Talking about recycling | How to live a sustainable life - #၁၇ Recycling အကြောင်းနဲ့ အနာဂတ်အထိ သဘာဝပတ်ဝန်းကျင် တာရှည်ခံအောက် ဘယ်လိုနေထိုင်ကြမလဲ

Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life. - သင်ခန်းစာ ၁၇ ကတော့ သဘာဝ ပတ်ဝန်းကျင် ထိန်းသိမ်းရေးနဲ့ ဆက်စပ်ပါတယ်။

12:37

20 Oct 22

#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.

#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.

14:04

18 Oct 22

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 with them.

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 with them.

03:19

13 Oct 22

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.

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.

03:04

11 Oct 22

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.

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.

03:14

9 Oct 22

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 lots of bats in the suburbs, many types are endangered. Learn how to protect them.

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 lots of bats in the suburbs, many types are endangered. Learn how to protect them.

03:31

6 Oct 22

#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.

#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.

11:01

4 Oct 22

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.

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.

03:04

29 Sep 22

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 if you have one living nearby.

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 if you have one living nearby.

03:27

27 Sep 22

#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.

#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.

12:45

20 Sep 22

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 you can help protect them.

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 you can help protect them.

03:28

16 Sep 22

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 harmful. Find out how to live with spiders.

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 harmful. Find out how to live with spiders.

03:38

14 Sep 22

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 birds.

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 birds.

03:17

9 Sep 22

#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.

#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.

12:38

6 Sep 22

#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.

#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.

14:15

23 Aug 22

#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.

#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.

14:19

1 Aug 22

#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.

#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.

14:39

12 Jul 22

Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 3

Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.

Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 3

Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.

06:12

4 Jul 22

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.

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.

07:10

4 Jul 22

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 Acknowledgement of Country.

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 Acknowledgement of Country.

08:38

4 Jul 22

Minipod: Verbs about walking

Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.

Minipod: Verbs about walking

Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.

07:53

29 Jun 22

#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.

#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.

15:59

22 Jun 22

Minipod: Verbs about breathing

Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.

Minipod: Verbs about breathing

Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.

07:37

15 Jun 22

Minipod: Verbs about breathing

Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.

Minipod: Verbs about breathing

Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.

07:37

15 Jun 22

# 13 Asking for flexible work | Flexible working arrangements in Australia

Learn how to talk about flexible work with your employer. Plus, find out about flexible working arrangements rules in Australia.

# 13 Asking for flexible work | Flexible working arrangements in Australia

Learn how to talk about flexible work with your employer. Plus, find out about flexible working arrangements rules in Australia.

12:44

7 Jun 22

Minipod: Verbs about eating

Let's practise using verbs related to eating. Learn the meaning of slurp, crunch, munch, chew, lick, nibble, swallow, burp, gulp and more.

Minipod: Verbs about eating

Let's practise using verbs related to eating. Learn the meaning of slurp, crunch, munch, chew, lick, nibble, swallow, burp, gulp and more.

07:00

1 Jun 22

#12 Talking about diets | Obesity in Australia

Learn vocabulary you can use when talking about healthy diets and body weight. Plus, find out why obesity is becoming a major public health issue in Australia.

#12 Talking about diets | Obesity in Australia

Learn vocabulary you can use when talking about healthy diets and body weight. Plus, find out why obesity is becoming a major public health issue in Australia.

14:11

25 May 22

#11 How to answer common interview questions | Preparing for a job interview

Learn how to answer the three most common job interview questions from an Australian employer. Plus, find out how job interviews in Australia are different from other countries.

#11 How to answer common interview questions | Preparing for a job interview

Learn how to answer the three most common job interview questions from an Australian employer. Plus, find out how job interviews in Australia are different from other countries.

12:26

10 May 22

# 10 How to talk about possibilities | Australia on Eurovision

Learn how to talk about things we think might happen. Plus, find out who Sheldon Riley thinks has the best chance of winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

# 10 How to talk about possibilities | Australia on Eurovision

Learn how to talk about things we think might happen. Plus, find out who Sheldon Riley thinks has the best chance of winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

13:21

26 Apr 22

# 9 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.

# 9 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.

12:51

12 Apr 22

#8 Visiting a dentist | Dental care benefits

Learn vocabulary you can use when you visit a dentist. Plus, find out how can you benefit from the government program called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

#8 Visiting a dentist | Dental care benefits

Learn vocabulary you can use when you visit a dentist. Plus, find out how can you benefit from the government program called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

12:15

29 Mar 22

# 7 How to say you don't have money | Financial hardship assistance

Learn how to talk about lack of money in personal and professional situations. Plus, find out how people in financial hardship can get free and confidential assistance in their language.

# 7 How to say you don't have money | Financial hardship assistance

Learn how to talk about lack of money in personal and professional situations. Plus, find out how people in financial hardship can get free and confidential assistance in their language.

13:02

16 Mar 22

# 6 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.

# 6 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.

11:42

24 Feb 22

#5 How to call in sick | Personal leave entitlements

Learn how to tell your employer you need to take sick or carer’s leave. Plus, find out about your sick leave entitlements at work.

#5 How to call in sick | Personal leave entitlements

Learn how to tell your employer you need to take sick or carer’s leave. Plus, find out about your sick leave entitlements at work.

09:16

16 Feb 22

#5 How to call in sick | Personal leave entitlements

Learn how to tell your employer you need to take sick or carer’s leave. Plus, find out about your sick leave entitlements at work.

#5 How to call in sick | Personal leave entitlements

Learn how to tell your employer you need to take sick or carer’s leave. Plus, find out about your sick leave entitlements at work.

08:05

16 Feb 22

#4 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.

#4 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.

12:13

2 Feb 22

#3 Talking about cultural backgrounds | Jan 26 (Australia Day)

Learn how to talk about your cultural background. Plus, find out why Australia Day continues to be a day of Indigenous protest.

#3 Talking about cultural backgrounds | Jan 26 (Australia Day)

Learn how to talk about your cultural background. Plus, find out why Australia Day continues to be a day of Indigenous protest.

11:25

19 Jan 22

#2 Declining invitations | New Year's Eve

Learn what to say when you can’t or don’t want to accept an invitation. Plus, find out which popular song is traditionally sung just before midnight on New Year's Eve. This lesson suits upper-intermediate learners.

#2 Declining invitations | New Year's Eve

Learn what to say when you can’t or don’t want to accept an invitation. Plus, find out which popular song is traditionally sung just before midnight on New Year's Eve. This lesson suits upper-intermediate learners.

13:44

21 Dec 21

#1 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 the sea.

#1 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 the sea.

12:39

8 Dec 21

Introducing 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!

Introducing 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!

00:54

2 Dec 21

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