SBS Learn English

Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians.

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.

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: 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. In this episode, we practise 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.