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Learn how to talk about getting a gift for someone. Plus, find out what the Secret Santa tradition is all about.

Learn how to talk about eyesight getting worse. Plus, find out why people with lighter eye colour have a higher risk of UV damage.

Learn how to talk about things that annoy you.

Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.

Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.

Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.

Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.

Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.

Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.

Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.

Learn how to ask questions when looking for a home to rent.

Learn how to talk about the success of athletes during a big sporting event like the Olympic Games.

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /uː/ and /əʊ/ (flu and flow).

Sharing and describing food that is special to your family and culture.

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /r/ and /v/.

Learn how to talk about your dog at a dog park.

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /l/ and /n/.

Learn how to talk about a death in the family.

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /k/ and /g/.

Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /tʃ / and /ʃ/ (ch and sh).

Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians.

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /iː/ and /aɪ/ (sheep and eye)

Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.

Learn how to professionally and politely decline additional workload.

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 plan to save money. | I’d like to live near the beach.

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 my friend’s for a barbecue. | I'll bring some chips and dips. | What will you bring?

Learn fun phrases you can use to describe the process of growing older.

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 great meal, did you? | My favourite dish is garlic prawns. | Can I get the bill, please?

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 take a cappuccino with sugar, please. | I will have a muffin, please. | Nothing for me, thanks.

Learn how to talk about having a party.

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 jumper. | I do my grocery shopping online. | The markets have the best fruit and vegetables.

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 throat. | I have a headache.

Learn how to describe different types of romantic relationships

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 house with two bedrooms. | We are renting. | Are you close to public transport?

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. | I don’t like spicy food. | I hate running.

Learn how to speculate and make predictions about the future.

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 to relax. | I play tennis and go swimming. | What are your favourite hobbies?

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 and one sister. | My brothers live in Sydney and my sister lives in Perth. | Do you have any brothers and sisters?

Learn how to encourage someone and make them feel good and motivated.

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 living here.

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.

Learn interesting ways to say you like or dislike something. Plus, find out how two famous Australian desserts, lamingtons and pavlova, got their names.

Learn how to talk about goals and New Year’s resolutions. Plus, find out how Three As Technique can help your language learning goals.

Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.

Learn how to talk about nostalgic moments, when you think about the past and can feel both happy and sad at the same time.

Idioms can make your English more interesting. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Learn how to talk about checking-in at the airport. Plus, find out tips for a comfortable flight.

Phrasal verbs are verbs that contain more than one word. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

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.