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#123 Talking about a big night (Med)
#123 Talking about a big night (Med) episode artwork
Yesterday at 9:04 PM

Learn everyday English for talking about a big night out, sharing or responding to gossip, and describing something that may have happened.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here. #sbsaudiopodcast


Bonus Practice: #123 Talking about a big night (Med)
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Yesterday at 9:02 PM

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#122 Asking someone to take your photo (Med)
#122 Asking someone to take your photo (Med) episode artwork
10/27/2026

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

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here. #sbsaudiopodcast


Bonus Practice: #122 Asking someone to take your photo (Med)
Bonus Practice: #122 Asking someone to take your photo (Med) episode artwork
10/27/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#121 Picking up a prescription (Med)
#121 Picking up a prescription (Med) episode artwork
10/13/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #121 Picking up a prescription (Med)
Bonus Practice: #121 Picking up a prescription (Med) episode artwork
10/13/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#120 Going to a wedding (Med)
#120 Going to a wedding (Med) episode artwork
09/29/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #120 Going to a wedding (Med)
Bonus Practice: #120 Going to a wedding (Med) episode artwork
09/29/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#119 Talking about hay fever (Med)
#119 Talking about hay fever (Med) episode artwork
09/15/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #119 Talking about hay fever (Med)
Bonus Practice: #119 Talking about hay fever (Med) episode artwork
09/15/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#118 Losing a job (Med)
#118 Losing a job (Med) episode artwork
09/01/2026

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

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #118 Losing a job (Med)
Bonus Practice: #118 Losing a job (Med) episode artwork
09/01/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)
#117 Borrowing books at the library (Med) episode artwork
08/18/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med)
Bonus Practice: #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med) episode artwork
08/18/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#116 Visiting a vet (Med)
#116 Visiting a vet (Med) episode artwork
08/04/2026

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

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #116 Visiting a vet (Med)
Bonus Practice: #116 Visiting a vet (Med) episode artwork
08/04/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


How to answer the 2026 Census English proficiency question | Bonus episode
How to answer the 2026 Census English proficiency question | Bonus episode episode artwork
07/30/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


#115 Working on the side (Med)
#115 Working on the side (Med) episode artwork
07/21/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #115 Working on the side (Med)
Bonus Practice: #115 Working on the side (Med) episode artwork
07/21/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


#114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med)
#114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med) episode artwork
07/07/2026

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.

Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you’ve learned with our quiz here.


Bonus Practice: #114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med)
Bonus Practice: #114 Talking about the Census and data security (Med) episode artwork
07/07/2026

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

Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.


MiniPod: Hammered | Words we use
MiniPod: Hammered | Words we use episode artwork
#6
06/28/2026

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)
#113 Talking about winter comfort food (Med) episode artwork
06/23/2026

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)
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06/23/2026

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
MiniPod: Banger | Words we use episode artwork
#5
06/21/2026

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
MiniPod: On the back foot | Words we use episode artwork
#4
06/14/2026

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)
#112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med) episode artwork
06/09/2026

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)
Bonus Practice: #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med) episode artwork
06/09/2026

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
MiniPod: Man On! | Words we use episode artwork
#3
06/07/2026

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
MiniPod: Keep your eye on the ball | Words we use episode artwork
#2
05/31/2026

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)
#111 Water problems at home? |Talking to a plumber (Med) episode artwork
05/26/2026

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)
Bonus Practice: #111 Water problems at home? Talking to a plumber (Med) episode artwork
05/26/2026

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


MiniPod: GOAT | Words we use
MiniPod: GOAT | Words we use episode artwork
#1
05/24/2026

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)
#110 Trying on shoes (Med) episode artwork
05/12/2026

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)
Bonus Practice: #110 Trying on shoes (Med) episode artwork
05/12/2026

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


قسمت SBS Learn English ۱۰۷: محافظت از حیات‌وحش | صحبت درباره طبیعت و حیوانات
قسمت SBS Learn English ۱۰۷: محافظت از حیات‌وحش | صحبت درباره طبیعت و حیوانات episode artwork
05/04/2026

در این قسمت اصطلاحات کاربردی برای صحبت درباره حیوانات، طبیعت و مراقبت از حیات‌وحش یاد می‌گیرید و جملات روزانه‌ای را تمرین می‌کنید تا بتوانید درباره تهدیدات موجودات برای حیوانات بحث کنید و نسبت به وضعیت محیط‌زیست ابراز نگرانی کنید.


#109 Talking about ageing parents (Med)
#109 Talking about ageing parents (Med) episode artwork
04/28/2026

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)
Bonus Practice: #109 Talking about ageing parents (Med) episode artwork
04/28/2026

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


#108 Talking about the cost of living
#108 Talking about the cost of living episode artwork
04/14/2026

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
Bonus Practice: #108 Talking about the cost of living episode artwork
04/14/2026

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