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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!

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    #120 Going to a wedding (Med)

    Learn English useful for going to a wedding. Practise asking about the ceremony and reception, talking about gifts and gift registries, and inviting someone as your plus-one.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

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    Bonus Practice: #120 Going to a wedding (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #120 Going to a wedding (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  3. 249

    #119 Talking about hay fever (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about hay fever. Practise everyday phrases for describing symptoms, talking about medicine, and responding kindly when someone has hay fever.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

  4. 248

    Bonus Practice: #119 Talking about hay fever (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #119 Talking about hay fever (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  5. 247

    #118 Losing a job (Med)

    Learn English for talking about losing your job. Practise ways to explain workplace changes and sympathetic responses to someone who has had bad news.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

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    Bonus Practice: #118 Losing a job (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #118 Losing a job (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  7. 245

    #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)

    Learn English useful for visiting a library. Practise everyday phrases for returning borrowed items, asking about late fees and due dates, renewing items, reserving titles, and using the library catalogue.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

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    Bonus Practice: #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  9. 243

    #116 Visiting a vet (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

  10. 242

    Bonus Practice: #116 Visiting a vet (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  11. 241

    How to answer the 2026 Census English proficiency question | Bonus episode

    How do you choose between "not well", "well" and "very well" when the Census asks about your English? Honorary Professor Lynda Yates explains what these answers mean in everyday life, why perfect grammar isn't the goal, and how to assess your English with confidence.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

  12. 240

    #115 Working on the side (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about side hustles and earning extra income. Practise everyday phrases for describing additional work, managing responsibilities, and talking about money.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

  13. 239

    Bonus Practice: #115 Working on the side (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #115 Working on the side.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  14. 238

    #114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about the Census, data security, and protecting personal information. Practise everyday phrases for expressing concern, explaining risks, and talking about how data is kept safe.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

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    Bonus Practice: #114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #114 Talking about the Census and data security.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  16. 236

    MiniPod: Hammered | Words we use

    Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like ‘hammered’.

  17. 235

    #113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about cosy meals and winter comfort food. Practise everyday phrases for describing cravings, warm meals, and food that makes you feel comfortable in cold weather.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

  18. 234

    Bonus Practice: #113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #113 Talking about winter comfort food.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  19. 233

    MiniPod: Banger | Words we use

    Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like ‘Banger’.

  20. 232

    MiniPod: On the back foot | Words we use

    Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'On the back foot'.

  21. 231

    #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)

    Learn English phrases for keeping kids busy during the school holidays. Practise everyday English for talking about children’s behaviour, boredom, and common challenges at home.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

  22. 230

    Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

  23. 229

    MiniPod: Man On! | Words we use

    Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'Man On!'.

  24. 228

    MiniPod: Keep your eye on the ball | Words we use

    Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'Keep your eye on the ball'.

  25. 227

    #111 Water problems at home? |Talking to a plumber (Med)

    Learn English useful for describing plumbing problems at home. Practise everyday phrases for explaining issues, asking about cost, and arranging repairs.

  26. 226

    Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber.

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    MiniPod: GOAT | Words we use

    Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'GOAT'.Learning notes and more free lessons available: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/minipod-goat-words-we-use/nw7cwsrcg

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    #110 Trying on shoes (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about trying on, buying, and finding shoes that fit well. Practise everyday phrases for describing how shoes feel, asking for a different size, and explaining what you are looking for in a comfortable pair.

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    Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes.

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    قسمت SBS Learn English ۱۰۷: محافظت از حیات‌وحش | صحبت درباره طبیعت و حیوانات

    در این قسمت اصطلاحات کاربردی برای صحبت درباره حیوانات، طبیعت و مراقبت از حیات‌وحش یاد می‌گیرید و جملات روزانه‌ای را تمرین می‌کنید تا بتوانید درباره تهدیدات موجودات برای حیوانات بحث کنید و نسبت به وضعیت محیط‌زیست ابراز نگرانی کنید.

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    #109 Talking about ageing parents (Med)

    Learn English useful for talking about ageing parents and family responsibilities. Practise everyday phrases for describing challenges, offering help, and discussing how to support parents.

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    Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents.

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    #108 Talking about the cost of living

    Learn English useful for talking about money, expenses, and financial pressure. Practise everyday phrases for describing rising costs, managing a budget, and explaining financial challenges.

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    Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living

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    #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking about animals and nature (Med)

    Learn useful English for talking about animals, nature, and protecting wildlife. Practise everyday phrases for discussing threats to animals, expressing concern, and describing the environment.

  36. 216

    Bonus Practice: #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking About Animals and Nature (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking About Animals and Nature.

  37. 215

    #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food

    Learn useful English for talking about unusual or strong flavours. Practise everyday phrases for reacting to new foods, sharing opinions, and encouraging someone to try something new.

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    Bonus Practice: #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food.

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    #105 Celebrating small wins at work

    Learn useful English for talking about small wins at work. Practise phrases for celebrating achievements, staying motivated, and making progress step by step.

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    Bonus Practice: #105 Celebrating small wins at work

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #105 Celebrating small wins at work.

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    #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN

    Learn useful English for talking about school tests, studying, exam pressure, and when you do really well.

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    Bonus Practice: #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN

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    #103 Talking about online dating (Med)

    Learn everyday English phrases for online dating. Practise expressions like “match,” “ghosted,” and “slide into DMs” while improving your speaking skills.

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    Bonus Practice: #103 Talking about online dating (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #103 Talking about online dating (Med)

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    #102 Getting organised (Med)

    Learn practical English phrases for getting organised and managing daily tasks, including planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and staying on top of responsibilities.

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    Bonus Practice: #102 Getting organised (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #102 Getting organised (Med)

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    Bonus Practice: #101 Having a laugh (Med)

    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #101 Having a laugh (Med)

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    #101 Having a laugh (Med)

    Learn how to talk about things that make you laugh. Practise phrases that help you share stories, react to jokes, and enjoy conversations more.

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    Relax and enjoy: Talking about movies

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

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    Relax and enjoy: Talking about reading and books (Med)

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

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Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love language!

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