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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.

Nov 14, 202314 min

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.

Nov 13, 20237 min

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.

Nov 6, 20238 min

#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.

Oct 31, 202315 min

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.

Oct 30, 20235 min

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.

Oct 23, 20237 min

#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.

Oct 17, 202313 min

#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.

Oct 3, 202311 min

#46 Talking about decisions (Med)

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

Sep 19, 202313 min

#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.

Sep 5, 202313 min

#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.

Aug 22, 202311 min

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.

Aug 16, 202310 min

#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.

Aug 8, 202313 min

#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.

Jul 25, 202314 min

#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.

Jul 11, 202315 min

#40 Talking about crime (Adv)

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

Jun 27, 202314 min

#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.

Jun 13, 202316 min

#38 Talking about music (Adv)

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

May 30, 202318 min

#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.

May 16, 202315 min

#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.

May 2, 202312 min

#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.

Apr 18, 202314 min

#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.

Apr 4, 202316 min

#33 Arranging a playdate for children (Med)

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

Mar 21, 202314 min

#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.

Mar 7, 202315 min

#31 Talking about movies

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

Feb 21, 202314 min

#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.

Feb 7, 202313 min

#29 Starting School | Volunteering at School

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

Jan 24, 202313 min

#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.

Jan 10, 202311 min

S1 Ep 6MiniPod: 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.

Jan 3, 20235 min

#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.

Dec 28, 202210 min

S1 Ep 5TH Sounds Pronunciation Practice

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

Dec 20, 20225 min

#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.

Dec 13, 202213 min

S1 Ep 4MiniPod: 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.

Dec 6, 20225 min

#25 Talking about disappointment | Mount Disappointment

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

Nov 29, 202212 min

S1 Ep 3MiniPod: 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.

Nov 22, 20225 min

#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.

Nov 15, 202214 min

#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.

Nov 1, 202212 min

S1 Ep 2MiniPod: 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.

Nov 1, 20224 min

S1 Ep 1MiniPod: 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.

Oct 25, 20225 min

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.

Oct 20, 20222 min

#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.

Oct 18, 202214 min

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.

Oct 13, 20223 min

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.

Oct 11, 20223 min

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.

Oct 9, 20223 min

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.

Oct 6, 20223 min

#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.

Oct 4, 202211 min

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.

Sep 29, 20223 min

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.

Sep 27, 20223 min

#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.

Sep 20, 202212 min

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.

Sep 16, 20223 min