SBS Learn English

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

Learn how to say you don’t understand. Plus hear a comedian’s funny story about misunderstanding an Australian idiom.

Learn about verbs and their tenses. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

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.

Learn how to describe your body pain. Plus, hear some tips from a physiotherapist if you feel pain.

Learn how to talk about bushwalking. Plus find out tips on how hikers can stay safe and have fun.

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

Learn how to respond to a business complaint. Plus find out what help and resources are available for small business owners.

Learn how to start a conversation about extreme weather. Plus find out where you can find multilingual information about weather emergencies.

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.

Learn how to start conversations about books. Plus find out where you can find books in your language.

Learn how to talk about thrifting and sustainable fashion. Plus find out how you can upcycle your old clothes and items for free.

Learn how to apologise in informal and formal settings. Plus find out how various cultures view the act of apologising.

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

Learn how to talk about a tax return. Plus find out how a tax deduction can help reduce your tax bill.

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

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.

Learn how to talk with a real estate agent before buying a house. Also, practise listening and understanding to an auction.

Learn how to talk about your skills and achievements. Plus, tips and strategies for attending a networking event.

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.

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

Learn how to ask for more money from your employer. Plus, find out where you can access free and confidential legal help in Australia.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Learn how to ask about someone's religious beliefs. Plus, find out if Australia is a religious country.

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.

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

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.

Learn how to start a conversation and talk about soccer . Plus, find out how the Socceroos and Matildas got their names.

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.

Learn some phrases you can use when talking about pregnancy. Plus, find out the difference between going to a public and private hospital.

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.