SBS Learn English

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)

Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.

Learn how to professionally and politely decline additional workload.

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?

Learn fun phrases you can use to describe the process of growing older.

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.

Learn how to talk about having a party.

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.

Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life.

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.

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 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.

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.

Learn how to describe different types of romantic relationships

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.

Learn how to speculate and make predictions about the future.

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?

Learn how to encourage someone and make them feel good and motivated.

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 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 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 the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.

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 criminal activities. Plus find out about Sydney's grim past.

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 arrange playdates for children. Plus, find out the benefits of playdates.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 P /p/ and B /b/. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.

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.

Learn formal and informal ways to invite someone to a celebration. Plus, find out how to celebrate Diwali festival.

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 how to live with them.

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 and small.

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.

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 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.

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.