Home Podcasts SBS Learn English

SBS Learn English

SBS 230 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love language!

Episodes

MiniPod: Hammered | Words we use Jun 29, 2026 00:03:21 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’.

#113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med) Jun 24, 2026 00:08:47 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.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

Bonus Practice: #113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med) Jun 24, 2026 00:02:49 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #113 Talking about winter comfort food.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

MiniPod: Banger | Words we use Jun 22, 2026 00:03:10 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’.

MiniPod: On the back foot | Words we use Jun 15, 2026 00:02:39 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'.

#112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med) Jun 10, 2026 00:11:40 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.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.

Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med) Jun 10, 2026 00:03:34 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

MiniPod: Man On! | Words we use Jun 8, 2026 00:02:52 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!'.

MiniPod: Keep your eye on the ball | Words we use Jun 1, 2026 00:02:45 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'.

#111 Water problems at home? |Talking to a plumber (Med) May 27, 2026 00:10:10 Learn English useful for describing plumbing problems at home. Practise everyday phrases for explaining issues, asking about cost, and arranging repairs.

Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber (Med) May 27, 2026 00:03:00 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber.

MiniPod: GOAT | Words we use May 25, 2026 00:03:00 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'.Learning notes and more free lessons available: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/minipod-goat-words-we-use/nw7cwsrcg

#110 Trying on shoes (Med) May 13, 2026 00:10:36 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.

Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes (Med) May 13, 2026 00:02:47 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes.

#109 Talking about ageing parents (Med) Apr 29, 2026 00:09:25 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.

Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents (Med) Apr 29, 2026 00:04:00 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents.

#108 Talking about the cost of living Apr 15, 2026 00:08:33 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.

Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living Apr 15, 2026 00:02:53 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living

#107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking about animals and nature (Med) Apr 1, 2026 00:09:06 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.

Bonus Practice: #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking About Animals and Nature (Med) Apr 1, 2026 00:03:29 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode Bonus Practice: #107 Protecting Wildlife | Talking About Animals and Nature.

#106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food Mar 18, 2026 00:08:31 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.

Bonus Practice: #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food Mar 18, 2026 00:02:56 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #106 Mmm or Hmm? Trying new and unusual food.

#105 Celebrating small wins at work Mar 4, 2026 00:07:23 Learn useful English for talking about small wins at work. Practise phrases for celebrating achievements, staying motivated, and making progress step by step.

Bonus Practice: #105 Celebrating small wins at work Mar 4, 2026 00:02:56 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #105 Celebrating small wins at work.

#104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN Feb 18, 2026 00:10:21 Learn useful English for talking about school tests, studying, exam pressure, and when you do really well.

Bonus Practice: #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN Feb 18, 2026 00:03:08 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #104 Talking about school exams | NAPLAN

#103 Talking about online dating (Med) Feb 4, 2026 00:09:33 Learn everyday English phrases for online dating. Practise expressions like “match,” “ghosted,” and “slide into DMs” while improving your speaking skills.

Bonus Practice: #103 Talking about online dating (Med) Feb 4, 2026 00:02:34 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #103 Talking about online dating (Med)

#102 Getting organised (Med) Jan 21, 2026 00:09:24 Learn practical English phrases for getting organised and managing daily tasks, including planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and staying on top of responsibilities.

Bonus Practice: #102 Getting organised (Med) Jan 21, 2026 00:02:43 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #102 Getting organised (Med)

Bonus Practice: #101 Having a laugh (Med) Jan 7, 2026 00:02:43 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #101 Having a laugh (Med)

#101 Having a laugh (Med) Jan 7, 2026 00:10:06 Learn how to talk about things that make you laugh. Practise phrases that help you share stories, react to jokes, and enjoy conversations more.

Relax and enjoy: Talking about movies Dec 17, 2025 00:15:13 Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema.

Relax and enjoy: Talking about reading and books (Med) Dec 17, 2025 00:14:03 Learn how to start conversations about books. Plus find out where you can find books in your language.

MiniPod: To be stuffed | Words we use Dec 12, 2025 00:02:14 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'.

Gather and celebrate: Talking over a BBQ (Med) Dec 10, 2025 00:11:29 Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.

Gather and celebrate: Inviting friends | Beach safety Dec 10, 2025 00:13:15 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.

Gather and celebrate: Organising a party (Med) Dec 10, 2025 00:12:19 Learn how to talk about having a party.

MiniPod: Sleep on it | Words we use Dec 5, 2025 00:02:46 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'.

MiniPod: To shout | Words we use Nov 28, 2025 00:02:16 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'.

#100 More or less? Talking about quantities Nov 26, 2025 00:07:33 Learn how to talk about amounts and quantities in everyday English.

Bonus Practice: #100 More or less? Talking about quantities Nov 26, 2025 00:02:31 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #100 More or less? Talking about quantities

MiniPod: Take it easy | Words we use Nov 21, 2025 00:02:45 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'.

MiniPod: Call it a day | Words we use Nov 14, 2025 00:02:40 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'.

#99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol Nov 12, 2025 00:08:06 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.

Bonus Practice: #99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol Nov 12, 2025 00:03:05 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #99 Saying 'No' to alcohol.

MiniPod: Piece of cake | Words we use Nov 7, 2025 00:03:01 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'

#98 Splitting the bill (Med) Oct 29, 2025 00:09:42 Learn how to split the bill in English. Discover useful expressions for sharing costs, shouting rounds, and transferring your share easily.

Bonus Practice: #98 Splitting the bill (Med) Oct 29, 2025 00:03:27 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #98 Splitting the bill (Med)

#97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med) Oct 15, 2025 00:14:17 Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.

Bonus Practice: #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med) Oct 15, 2025 00:03:48 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)

#96 At a swimming lesson (Med) Oct 1, 2025 00:12:31 Learn how to talk about swimming in English.

Bonus Practice: #96 At a swimming lesson (Med) Oct 1, 2025 00:03:33 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #96 At a swimming lesson (Med).

#95 Under the stars (Med) Sep 17, 2025 00:11:24 Learn how to talk about the night sky and stargazing.

Bonus Practice: #95 Under the stars (Med) Sep 17, 2025 00:03:34 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #95 Under the stars (Med).

#94 Talking about autism (Med) Sep 3, 2025 00:18:21 Learn how to talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder respectfully. Understand common autism symptoms and use simple language to describe autism in everyday conversations.

Bonus Practice: #94 Talking about autism (Med) Sep 3, 2025 00:03:53 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #94 Talking about autism (Med).

Bonus Practice: #93 Bragging about your car Aug 20, 2025 00:03:16 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #93 Bragging about your car (Med)

#93 Bragging about your car (Med) Aug 20, 2025 00:15:11 Learn how to talk about cars and understand common Aussie car slang.

#92 Asking for donations (Med) Aug 6, 2025 00:15:59 Learn how to ask for money or donations in English.

Bonus Practice: #92 Asking for donations (Med) Aug 6, 2025 00:04:15 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode#92 Asking for donations (Med).

#91 Asking for a job reference (Adv) Jul 23, 2025 00:15:37 Learn polite ways to request a job reference from managers or colleagues.

Bonus Practice: #91Asking for a job reference (Adv) Jul 23, 2025 00:02:55 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #91 Asking for a job reference (Adv).

#90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med) Jul 9, 2025 00:12:20 Learn how to describe people who inspire you.

Bonus Practice: #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med) Jul 9, 2025 00:03:39 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med).

#89 Describing your home (Med) Jun 25, 2025 00:14:25 Learn how to describe your home and talk about house layouts, renovations, and space.

Bonus Practice: #89 Describing your home (Med) Jun 25, 2025 00:03:45 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #89 Describing your home (Med)

MiniPod: Ep 6 Visiting a place for a first time  | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy) Jun 23, 2025 00:04:52 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?

MiniPod: Ep 5 At the train station | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy) Jun 16, 2025 00:04:43 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

#88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med) Jun 11, 2025 00:15:47 Learn how to congratulate someone on their work or wedding anniversary.

Bonus Practice: #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med) Jun 11, 2025 00:03:37 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med).

MiniPod: Ep 4 Getting a lift| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy) Jun 10, 2025 00:04:45 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.

#87 Managing screen time (Med) May 28, 2025 00:12:58 Learn how to talk about screen time management.

Bonus Practice: #87 Managing screen time (Med) May 28, 2025 00:04:00 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Managing screen time (Med).

MiniPod: Ep2 On the weekend | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy) May 26, 2025 00:04:26 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?

MiniPod: Ep1 Meeting up | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy) May 19, 2025 00:04:44 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.

#86 When? Talking about time (Med) May 14, 2025 00:14:39 Learn how to talk about time.

Bonus Practice: #86 When? Talking about time (Med) May 14, 2025 00:03:49 Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #86 Talking about time (Med).

REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med) May 7, 2025 00:15:56 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.

SBS Learn English

Episodes

Recommended