SBS Learn English

Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)

Learn how to talk about swimming in English.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #96 At a swimming lesson (Med).

Learn how to talk about the night sky and stargazing.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #95 Under the stars (Med).

Learn how to talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder respectfully. Understand common autism symptoms and use simple language to describe autism in everyday conversations.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #94 Talking about autism (Med).

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #93 Bragging about your car (Med)

Learn how to talk about cars and understand common Aussie car slang.

Learn how to ask for money or donations in English.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode#92 Asking for donations (Med).

Learn polite ways to request a job reference from managers or colleagues.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #91 Asking for a job reference (Adv).

Learn how to describe people who inspire you.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med).

Learn how to describe your home and talk about house layouts, renovations, and space.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #89 Describing your home (Med)

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? | What time are you open ‘til?

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? | Does this train stop at ‘Central’ Station? | I’ll meet you on Platform 1

Learn how to congratulate someone on their work or wedding anniversary.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med).

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 me up? | Thanks for the lift.

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.

Learn how to talk about screen time management.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Managing screen time (Med).

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 weekend? | Have a great weekend. |How was your weekend?

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 already got plans. | I’d like to catch up again.

Learn how to talk about time.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #86 Talking about time (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.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med).

Learn how to ask for medical help when in an emergency department.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #85 Visiting emergency department (Med)

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #84 Going for a run (Med).

Learn how to talk when going for a run.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #83 Describing menopause symptoms.

Learn how to talk about menopause and its symptoms.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #82 Describing taste (Med).

Learn how to describe the taste of food.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #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.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #80 Talking about changing habits

Learn how to express yourself when talking about changing your habits.

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 activities at the community centre. | Our library has English classes.

Learn how to express romantic feelings. Plus, find out why the 14th of February became known as St Valentine’s Day.

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 mean? | Do I have to fill in every part?

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #79 Talking about visas.

Learn how to talk about your visa status.

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? | I want to become a permanent resident.