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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #123 Talking about a big night.

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Learn English useful for asking stranger for a little help, including asking someone to take a photo, give directions or help with a bag.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #122 Asking someone to take your photo

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Learn English useful for picking up prescription medicine. Practise phrases for filling a prescription, asking how to take medicine, understanding the instructions on a medicine label, and checking possible side effects and interactions with other medicines.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #121 Picking up a prescription(Med)

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Learn English useful for going to a wedding. Practise asking about the ceremony and reception, talking about gifts and gift registries, and inviting someone as your plus-one.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #120 Going to a wedding (Med)

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Learn English useful for talking about hay fever. Practise everyday phrases for describing symptoms, talking about medicine, and responding kindly when someone has hay fever.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #119 Talking about hay fever (Med).

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Learn English for talking about losing your job. Practise ways to explain workplace changes and sympathetic responses to someone who has had bad news.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #118 Losing a job (Med).

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Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you wake up early? | Yes, I wake up at 6.| I start work at 7:30.| I always eat breakfast at work.

Learn English useful for visiting a library. Practise everyday phrases for returning borrowed items, asking about late fees and due dates, renewing items, reserving titles, and using the library catalogue.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).

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Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med)

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How do you choose between "not well", "well" and "very well" when the Census asks about your English? Honorary Professor Lynda Yates explains what these answers mean in everyday life, why perfect grammar isn't the goal, and how to assess your English with confidence.

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Learn English useful for talking about side hustles and earning extra income. Practise everyday phrases for describing additional work, managing responsibilities, and talking about money.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #115 Working on the side.

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Learn English useful for talking about the Census, data security, and protecting personal information. Practise everyday phrases for expressing concern, explaining risks, and talking about how data is kept safe.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #114 Talking about the Census and data security.

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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 ‘hammered’.

Learn English useful for talking about cosy meals and winter comfort food. Practise everyday phrases for describing cravings, warm meals, and food that makes you feel comfortable in cold weather.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #113 Talking about winter comfort food.

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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 ‘Banger’.

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 'On the back foot'.

Learn English phrases for keeping kids busy during the school holidays. Practise everyday English for talking about children’s behaviour, boredom, and common challenges at home.

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Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)

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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 'Man On!'.

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 'Keep your eye on the ball'.

Learn English useful for describing plumbing problems at home. Practise everyday phrases for explaining issues, asking about cost, and arranging repairs.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber.

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 'GOAT'.

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Learn English useful for talking about trying on, buying, and finding shoes that fit well. Practise everyday phrases for describing how shoes feel, asking for a different size, and explaining what you are looking for in a comfortable pair.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes.

Learn English useful for talking about ageing parents and family responsibilities. Practise everyday phrases for describing challenges, offering help, and discussing how to support parents.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents.

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

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

Learn useful English for talking about animals, nature, and protecting wildlife. Practise everyday phrases for discussing threats to animals, expressing concern, and describing the environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'.

Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.

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.

Learn how to talk about having a party.

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 'sleep on it'.

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 shout'.

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

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

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 'take it easy'.

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 'call it a day'.

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.