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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 dry spell.

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

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 'a piece of cake'

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

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

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

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

Learn how to talk about swimming in English.

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

Learn how to talk about the night sky and stargazing.

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

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

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

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

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

Learn how to ask for money or donations in English.

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

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

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

Learn how to describe people who inspire you.

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

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

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

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 help me? | What time are you open ‘til?

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

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

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

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.

Learn how to talk about screen time management.

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

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 time.

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

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 REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med).

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

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

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

Learn how to talk when going for a run.

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

Learn how to talk about menopause and its symptoms.

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

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

Learn how to describe the taste of food.

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.

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

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

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?

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

Learn how to talk about your visa status.

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.

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

Learn how to talk about recent holiday or trip.

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.

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

Learn how talk about setting up a tent.

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 talk about things that annoy you.

Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.

Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.

Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.

Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.

Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.

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.

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 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.

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Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.

Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.

Learn how to ask questions when looking for a home to rent.

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).

Sharing and describing food that is special to your family and culture.

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/.

Learn how to talk about your dog at a dog park.

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/.

Learn how to talk about a death in the family.

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/.