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Episodes
Minipod: Spiders | Living with Aussie Wildlife
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
Minipod: Magpies | Living with Aussie Wildlife
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#19 Gardening and plants | Community gardens
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#18 Cheering for a footy team | Australian Rules Football
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about Aussie Rules football. Plus, find out how you can play footy and represent your community and country of origin.
#17 Talking about recycling | How to live a sustainable life
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life.
#16 Renting a car | Australian road rules
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.
#15 Talking with an energy provider | Tips for saving on electricity costs
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk with your energy provider about switching plans plus discover tips on how you can cut your electricity costs.
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 3
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 2
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn names of different Aboriginal nations. Plus find out the Aboriginal English meaning for HOLIDAYS, SORRY BUSINESS, and MARRIED UP.
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 1
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the Aboriginal English meaning for MOB, CHARGED UP, DEADLY and GAMMIN. Plus, find out what's the difference between Welcome to Country and Ackno...
Minipod: Verbs about walking
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.
#14 Talking about going on holiday | Winter in Australia
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Minipod: Verbs about breathing
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.
# 13 Asking for flexible work | Flexible working arrangements in Australia
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about flexible work with your employer. Plus, find out about flexible working arrangements rules in Australia.
Minipod: Verbs about eating
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's practise using verbs related to eating. Learn the meaning of slurp, crunch, munch, chew, lick, nibble, swallow, burp, gulp and more.
#12 Talking about diets | Obesity in Australia
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
#11 How to answer common interview questions | Preparing for a job interview
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to answer the three most common job interview questions from an Australian employer. Plus, find out how job interviews in Australia are diff...
# 10 How to talk about possibilities | Australia on Eurovision
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 So...
# 9 Talking about elections | Voting in Australia
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to talk with confidence about voting and elections in Australia. Plus, find out about the voting system in the country.
#8 Visiting a dentist | Dental care benefits
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
# 7 How to say you don't have money | Financial hardship assistance
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 confid...
# 6 Liking & disliking | Australian desserts
24 Feb 2022
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...
#5 How to call in sick | Personal leave entitlements
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#4 Talking about future plans | Lunar New Year
02 Feb 2022
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.
#3 Talking about cultural backgrounds | Jan 26 (Australia Day)
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to talk about your cultural background. Plus, find out why Australia Day continues to be a day of Indigenous protest.
#2 Declining invitations | New Year's Eve
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 midnig...
#1 Inviting friends | Beach safety
08 Dec 2021
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...
Introducing SBS Learn English
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love lan...