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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
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
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: 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.
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 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 #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.
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?
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.
Learn how to talk about your plans for the future. Plus, find out the legend about giving red envelopes to children during Lunar New Year.
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: What do you do for a living? | I’m a student.| I want to start a business. |I work part-time.
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: I speak a little English. | I’m not used to the Australian accent. | I’m still learning English. | Sorry, I don’t understand.
Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.
Learn how to talk about bushwalking. Plus find out tips on how hikers can stay safe and have fun.
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 communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.
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).
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/.
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/.
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/.
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)
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you wake up early? | I wake up at 6.| I start work at 7.30.| I always eat breakfast at work.| What about you?
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills. In this episode, we practice 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 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 ask for more money from your employer. Plus, find out where you can access free and confidential legal help in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Living with spiders is part of life in Australia! There are thousands of types of spiders. If that makes you nervous, don't worry, not many of them are harmful. Find out how to live with spiders.
Have you ever seen a sign in your local park that says, warning swooping magpies? Learn about the Australian Magpie, one of Australia’s most loved and feared birds.
Learn phrases to talk about plants and gardening. Plus, find out how you can become a gardener even if you don't have a garden.
Learn how to talk about Aussie Rules football. Plus, find out how you can play footy and represent your community and country of origin.
Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.
Learn how to talk with your energy provider about switching plans plus discover tips on how you can cut your electricity costs.
Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.
Learn names of different Aboriginal nations. Plus find out the Aboriginal English meaning for HOLIDAYS, SORRY BUSINESS, and MARRIED UP.
Learn the Aboriginal English meaning for MOB, CHARGED UP, DEADLY and GAMMIN. Plus, find out what's the difference between Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.
Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.
Learn some phrases you can use when you want to talk about going on a holiday. Plus, find out where to go during winter in Australia.
Learn how to talk about flexible work with your employer. Plus, find out about flexible working arrangements rules in Australia.
Let's practise using verbs related to eating. Learn the meaning of slurp, crunch, munch, chew, lick, nibble, swallow, burp, gulp and more.
Learn vocabulary you can use when talking about healthy diets and body weight. Plus, find out why obesity is becoming a major public health issue in Australia.
Learn how to answer the three most common job interview questions from an Australian employer. Plus, find out how job interviews in Australia are different from other countries.
Learn how to talk about things we think might happen. Plus, find out who Sheldon Riley thinks has the best chance of winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Learn to talk with confidence about voting and elections in Australia. Plus, find out about the voting system in the country.
Learn vocabulary you can use when you visit a dentist. Plus, find out how can you benefit from the government program called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Learn how to talk about lack of money in personal and professional situations. Plus, find out how people in financial hardship can get free and confidential assistance in their language.
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 tell your employer you need to take sick or carer’s leave. Plus, find out about your sick leave entitlements at work.
Learn how to talk about your plans for the future. Plus, find out the legend about giving red envelopes to children during Lunar New Year.
Learn how to talk about your cultural background. Plus, find out why Australia Day continues to be a day of Indigenous protest.
Learn what to say when you can’t or don’t want to accept an invitation. Plus, find out which popular song is traditionally sung just before midnight on New Year's Eve. This lesson suits upper-intermediate learners.
Learn casual ways to invite your friends to go to the beach. Plus, find out the number one danger on Australian beaches and how to stay safe when swimming in the sea.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love language!