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#108 Talking about the cost of living

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Learn useful English for talking about animals, nature, and protecting wildlife. Practise everyday phrases for discussing threats to animals, expressi...

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

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food - #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#105 Celebrating small wins at work

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Practice: #105 Celebrating small wins at work

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Practice: #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#103 Talking about online dating (Med)

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#102 Getting organised (Med)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Practice: #102 Getting organised (Med)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

#101 Having a laugh (Med)

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bonus Practice: #101 Having a laugh (Med)

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Relax and enjoy: Talking about music (Adv)

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Relax and enjoy: Talking about movies

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

MiniPod: To be stuffed | Words we use

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Gather and celebrate: Inviting friends | Beach safety - Học tiếng Anh: Gather and celebrate: Inviting friends | Beach safety

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 swim...

Gather and celebrate: Talking over a BBQ (Med)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.

Gather and celebrate: Inviting friends | Beach safety

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 swim...

Gather and celebrate: Organising a party (Med)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about having a party.

MiniPod: Sleep on it | Words we use

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

To be stuffed | Words we use

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Learn English ရဲ့ Words We Use အစီအစဥ််််ကို နားဆင်နိုင်ပါတယ်။ ဒီသင်ခ...

To shout | Words we use

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Learn English ရဲ့ Words We Use အစီအစဥ််််ကို နားဆင်နိုင်ပါတယ်။ ဒီသင်ခ...

Take it easy | Words we use

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SBS Learn English ရဲ့ Words We Use အစီအစဥ််််ကို နားဆင်နိုင်ပါတယ်။ ဒီသင်ခ...

MiniPod: To shout | Words we use

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#100 More or less? Talking about quantities

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about amounts and quantities in everyday English.

Bonus Practice: #100 More or less? Talking about quantities

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #100 More or less? Talking about quantities

MiniPod: Take it easy | Words we use

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

MiniPod: Call it a day | Words we use

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn polite ways to refuse a drink in English. Discover useful expressions for taking it slow, sitting one out or explaining you're on a permanent dr...

Bonus Practice: #99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #99 Saying 'No' to alcohol.

MiniPod: Piece of cake | Words we use

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#98 Splitting the bill (Med)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to split the bill in English. Discover useful expressions for sharing costs, shouting rounds, and transferring your share easily.

Bonus Practice: #98 Splitting the bill (Med)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #98 Splitting the bill (Med)

#97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.

Bonus Practice: #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)

#96 At a swimming lesson (Med)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about swimming in English.

Bonus Practice: #96 At a swimming lesson (Med)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #96 At a swimming lesson (Med).

#95 Under the stars (Med)

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about the night sky and stargazing.

Bonus Practice: #95 Under the stars (Med)

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #95 Under the stars (Med).

#94 Talking about autism (Med)

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder respectfully. Understand common autism symptoms and use simple language to describe autism in everyda...

Bonus Practice: #94 Talking about autism (Med)

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #94 Talking about autism (Med).

Bonus Practice: #93 Bragging about your car

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #93 Bragging about your car (Med)

#93 Bragging about your car (Med)

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about cars and understand common Aussie car slang.

#92 Asking for donations (Med)

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to ask for money or donations in English.

Bonus Practice: #92 Asking for donations (Med)

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode#92 Asking for donations (Med).

#91 Asking for a job reference (Adv)

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn polite ways to request a job reference from managers or colleagues.

Bonus Practice: #91Asking for a job reference (Adv)

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #91 Asking for a job reference (Adv).

#90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to describe people who inspire you.

Bonus Practice: #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med).

#89 Describing your home (Med)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to describe your home and talk about house layouts, renovations, and space.

Bonus Practice: #89 Describing your home (Med)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #89 Describing your home (Med)

MiniPod: Ep 6 Visiting a place for a first time  | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: I haven’t been here before. | Do you need to buy a ticket?| Can you...

MiniPod: Ep 5 At the train station | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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’ s...

#88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to congratulate someone on their work or wedding anniversary.

Bonus Practice: #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med).

MiniPod: Ep 4 Getting a lift| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

MiniPod: Ep 3 Splitting the bill| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

#87 Managing screen time (Med)

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about screen time management.

Bonus Practice: #87 Managing screen time (Med)

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Managing screen time (Med).

MiniPod: Ep2 On the weekend | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

MiniPod: Ep1 Meeting up | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#86 When? Talking about time (Med)

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about time.

Bonus Practice: #86 When? Talking about time (Med)

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #86 Talking about time (Med).

REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Bonus Practice: REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med).

#85 Going to a hospital emergency department (Med)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to ask for medical help when in an emergency department.

Bonus Practice: #85 Going to a hospital emergency department (Med)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #85 Visiting emergency department (Med)

Bonus Practice: #84 Going for a run (Med)

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #84 Going for a run (Med).

#84 Going for a run (Med)

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk when going for a run.

Bonus Practice: #83 Describing menopause symptoms (Med)

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #83 Describing menopause symptoms.

#83 Describing menopause symptoms (Med)

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about menopause and its symptoms.

Bonus Practice: #82 Describing taste (Med)

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #82 Describing taste (Med).

#82 Describing taste (Med)

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to describe the taste of food.

Bonus Practice: #81 Talking about elections | Voting in Australia

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #81 Talking about elections| Voting in Australia

#81 Talking about elections | Voting in Australia

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to talk with confidence about voting and elections in Australia. Plus, find out about the voting system in the country.

#80 Talking about changing habits (Med)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to express yourself when talking about changing your habits.

Bonus Practice: #80 Talking about changing habits (Med)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #80 Talking about changing habits

MiniPod: Ep6 Talking about community services| Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

REPEAT: Expressing love and affection | Valentine’s Day

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

MiniPod: Ep5 Filling in forms| Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 doe...

Bonus Practice: #79 Talking about visas (Med)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #79 Talking about visas.

#79 Talking about visas (Med)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about your visa status.

MiniPod: Ep4 Talking about visas | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

REPEAT: Talking about future plans | Lunar New Year

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

MiniPod: Ep3 Talking about work  | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 bu...

Bonus Practice: #78 Talking about holidays (Med)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #78 Talking about holidays.

#78 Talking about holidays (Med)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to talk about recent holiday or trip.

MiniPod: Ep2 Meeting your neighbour   | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

MiniPod: Ep1 Speaking English | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Bonus Practice: #77 Setting up a tent (Med)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #77 Setting up a tent.

#77 Setting up a tent (Med)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how talk about setting up a tent.

Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go fishing! (Med)

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Summer listening: Into the bush | Verbs about walking

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.

Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go bushwalking (Adv)

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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