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Episodes
#76 Getting a gift (Med)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about getting a gift for someone. Plus, find out what the Secret Santa tradition is all about.
#75 Discussing eyesight and vision (Med)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about eyesight getting worse. Plus, find out why people with lighter eye colour have a higher risk of UV damage.
#74 Talking about your pet peeves (Med)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about things that annoy you.
#73 When public transport goes wrong (Med)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.
#72 Talking about which team sport to join (Med)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.
#71 Talking about being scammed (Med)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.
#70 Talking over a BBQ (Med)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.
#69 Getting a haircut (Med)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.
#68 Discussing the news (Med)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.
#67 Complaining about kids (Med)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.
#66 What to ask when looking to rent (Med)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to ask questions when looking for a home to rent.
#65 Talking about the Olympics (Med)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about the success of athletes during a big sporting event like the Olympic Games.
MiniPod: I’ve been everywhere | Pronunciation practice with Janice
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronoun...
#64 Sharing family culture through food (Med)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing and describing food that is special to your family and culture.
MiniPod: Roses are red | Pronunciation practice with Janice
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronoun...
#63 Taking a dog to the park (Med)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about your dog at a dog park.
MiniPod: We light a new light | Pronunciation practice with Janice
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronoun...
#62 Talking about death (Med)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about a death in the family.
MiniPod: Kookaburra song | Pronunciation practice with Janice
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronoun...
#61 Tackling a DIY project (Med)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
MiniPod: If a dog chews shoes | Pronunciation practice with Janice
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronoun...
#60 Talking about commemorating | Anzac Day (Med)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians.
MiniPod: I scream, you scream... | Pronunciation practice with Janice
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronoun...
#59 Talking about cooking (Med)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.
#58 How to say 'no' at work (Adv)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to professionally and politely decline additional workload.
MiniPod: Ep12 Future Plans| English on Repeat (Easy)
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 busine...
MiniPod: Ep11 Going To A Party | English on Repeat (Easy)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#57 Talking about ageing (Med)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn fun phrases you can use to describe the process of growing older.
MiniPod: Ep10 Eating Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
MiniPod: Ep9 Ordering Tea or Coffee | English on Repeat (Easy)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
#56 Organising a party (Med)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about having a party.
MiniPod: Ep8 Talking About Shopping | English on Repeat (Easy)
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MiniPod: Ep7 Talking About Health | English on Repeat (Easy)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
#55 Describing personal relationships (Med)
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to describe different types of romantic relationships
MiniPod: Ep6 Home| English on Repeat (Easy)
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 liv...
MiniPod: Ep5 Likes & Dislikes| English on Repeat (Easy)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sunn...
#54 How to talk about predictions (Med)
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to speculate and make predictions about the future.
MiniPod: Ep4 Hobbies | English on Repeat (Easy)
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
MiniPod: Ep3 Family| English on Repeat (Easy)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#53 How to give encouragement (Med)
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to encourage someone and make them feel good and motivated.
MiniPod: Ep2 Meeting your neighbour | Starting Out | English on Repeat (Easy)
15 Jan 2024
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 Introducing Yourself | English on Repeat (Easy)
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills. In this episode, we practise saying hello and introducing ourselves i...
Summer listening: Liking & disliking | Australian desserts
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn interesting ways to say you like or dislike something. Plus, find out how two famous Australian desserts, lamingtons and pavlova, got their name...
Summer listening: Setting goals | Three As Technique
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about goals and New Year’s resolutions. Plus, find out how Three As Technique can help your language learning goals.
Summer listening: Renting a car | Australian road rules
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.
#52 How to talk about happy and sad moments (Med)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about nostalgic moments, when you think about the past and can feel both happy and sad at the same time.
MiniPod: Idioms | Bad English Made Better
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Idioms can make your English more interesting. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
#51 Check-in at the airport (Med)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about checking-in at the airport. Plus, find out tips for a comfortable flight.
MiniPod: Phrasal Verbs | Bad English Made Better
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phrasal verbs are verbs that contain more than one word. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
MiniPod: Nouns | Bad English Made Better
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#50 Let's go fishing! (Med)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.
MiniPod: Homonyms | Bad English Made Better
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
MiniPod: Sentence Stress and Word Stress | Bad English Made Better
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understand why we need to put stress on particular words and syllables. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar le...
#49 How to say you don’t understand (Med)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to say you don’t understand. Plus hear a comedian’s funny story about misunderstanding an Australian idiom.
MiniPod: Verbs | Bad English Made Better
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about verbs and their tenses. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.
MiniPod: Adjectives | Bad English Made Better
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about adjectives - describing words to make things more interesting… tastier, smellier, and better looking. The 'Bad English Made Better' mini...
#48 How to talk about your body pain (Med)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to describe your body pain. Plus, hear some tips from a physiotherapist if you feel pain.
#47 Let's go bushwalking (Adv)
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about bushwalking. Plus find out tips on how hikers can stay safe and have fun.
#46 Talking about decisions (Med)
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about easy and difficult decisions. Plus, hear migrants discuss their decisions to move to Australia.
#45 How to handle a dissatisfied customer (Adv)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to respond to a business complaint. Plus find out what help and resources are available for small business owners.
#44 Small talk about extreme weather (Med)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to start a conversation about extreme weather. Plus find out where you can find multilingual information about weather emergencies.
Australian Citizenship | Australia and its people | Episode 1
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Australia and its people and prepare for the Australian citizenship test. Josipa and Alex will share their personal experiences and will h...
#43 Talking about reading and books (Med)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to start conversations about books. Plus find out where you can find books in your language.
#42 Let’s talk about thrifting & fashion (Adv)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about thrifting and sustainable fashion. Plus find out how you can upcycle your old clothes and items for free.
#41 How to say sorry (Med)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to apologise in informal and formal settings. Plus find out how various cultures view the act of apologising.
#40 Talking about crime (Adv)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about criminal activities. Plus find out about Sydney's grim past.
#39 Lodging your tax returns | Tips for claiming expenses (Adv)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about a tax return. Plus find out how a tax deduction can help reduce your tax bill.
#38 Talking about music (Adv)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about contemporary and classical music, and discover the true role of a conductor.
#37 Talking about struggles (Med)
16 May 2023
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.
#36 Buying a house (Adv)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk with a real estate agent before buying a house. Also, practise listening and understanding to an auction.
#35 How to self-promote at work | Networking tips (Adv)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about your skills and achievements. Plus, tips and strategies for attending a networking event.
#34 Getting a pet (Med)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
#33 Arranging a playdate for children (Med)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to arrange playdates for children. Plus, find out the benefits of playdates.
#32 Negotiating salary | Free legal help in Australia (Adv)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to ask for more money from your employer. Plus, find out where you can access free and confidential legal help in Australia.
#31 Talking about movies
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema.
#30 Expressing love and affection | Valentine’s Day
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to express romantic feelings. Plus, find out why the 14th of February became known as St Valentine’s Day.
#29 Starting School | Volunteering at School
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn phrases for talking about different schools. Plus, find out about English support for migrant and refugee students.
#28 Setting goals | Three As Technique
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about goals and New Year’s resolutions. Plus, find out how Three As Technique can help your language learning goals.
MiniPod: W vs J Pronunciation Practice
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pronunci...
#27 Our best episodes from 2022
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
TH Sounds Pronunciation Practice
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Janice Petersen and practise TH sounds. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
#26 Asking about someone’s faith | Religion in Australia
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to ask about someone's religious beliefs. Plus, find out if Australia is a religious country.
MiniPod: T vs D Pronunciation Practice
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pronuncia...
#25 Talking about disappointment | Mount Disappointment
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn phrases for expressing disappointment. Plus, find out how Mt Disappointment got its name.
MiniPod: Stress Syllables for Numbers Pronunciation Practice
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#24 Talking about soccer | FIFA World Cup
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to start a conversation and talk about soccer . Plus, find out how the Socceroos and Matildas got their names.
#23 Pregnancy and childbirth | Difference between a public and private hospital
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some phrases you can use when talking about pregnancy. Plus, find out the difference between going to a public and private hospital.
MiniPod: P vs B Pronunciation Practice
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pronuncia...
MiniPod: S vs SH Pronunciation Practice
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pronunc...
Minipod: Water birds | Living with Aussie Wildlife
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australians love swimming in the water. Our waterbirds do too. Learn how to live with some of Australia’s biggest and boldest birds including pelica...
#22 Formal and informal ways to invite people | Diwali celebration
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn formal and informal ways to invite someone to a celebration. Plus, find out how to celebrate Diwali festival.
Minipod: Lizards | Living with Aussie Wildlife
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Minipod: Parrots | Living with Aussie Wildlife
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Minipod: Snakes | Living with Aussie Wildlife
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Minipod: Flying-Foxes | Living with Aussie Wildlife
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#21 Workplace conflict | Mind Your Health
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Minipod: Kookaburras | Living with Aussie Wildlife
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kookaburras, with their special laughs, are part of Australian backyards and neighbourhoods. Find out how you can live side by side with these amazing...
Minipod: Brushtail Possums | Living with Aussie Wildlife
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#20 Participating in community sports | Community sports in Australia
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Minipod: Koalas | Living with Aussie Wildlife
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...