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#77 Setting up a tent (Med) 07.01.2025 14:32 ↓

Learn how talk about setting up a tent.

Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go fishing! (Med) 15.12.2024 15:41 ↓

Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.

Summer listening: Into the bush | Verbs about walking 15.12.2024 8:52 ↓

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

Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go bushwalking (Adv) 15.12.2024 12:28 ↓

Learn how to talk about bushwalking. Plus find out tips on how hikers can stay safe and have fun.

#76 Getting a gift (Med) 03.12.2024 11:55 ↓

Learn how to talk about getting a gift for someone. Plus, find out what the Secret Santa tradition is all about.

#75 Discussing eyesight and vision (Med) 19.11.2024 13:49 ↓

Learn how to talk about eyesight getting worse. Plus, find out why people with lighter eye colour have a higher risk of UV damage.

#74 Talking about your pet peeves (Med) 05.11.2024 10:35 ↓

Learn how to talk about things that annoy you.

#73 When public transport goes wrong (Med) 22.10.2024 13:44 ↓

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

#72 Talking about which team sport to join (Med) 08.10.2024 13:08 ↓

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

#71 Talking about being scammed (Med) 24.09.2024 13:24 ↓

Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.

#70 Talking over a BBQ (Med) 10.09.2024 10:57 ↓

Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.

#69 Getting a haircut (Med) 27.08.2024 16:08 ↓

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

#68 Discussing the news (Med) 13.08.2024 15:59 ↓

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

#67 Complaining about kids (Med) 30.07.2024 14:50 ↓

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

#66 What to ask when looking to rent (Med) 16.07.2024 15:54 ↓

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

#65 Talking about the Olympics (Med) 02.07.2024 16:08 ↓

Learn how to talk about the success of athletes during a big sporting event like the Olympic Games.

MiniPod: I’ve been everywhere | Pronunciation practice with Janice 25.06.2024 6:46 ↓

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).

#64 Sharing family culture through food (Med) 18.06.2024 16:37 ↓

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

MiniPod: Roses are red | Pronunciation practice with Janice 11.06.2024 6:27 ↓

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/.

#63 Taking a dog to the park (Med) 04.06.2024 13:50 ↓

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

MiniPod: We light a new light | Pronunciation practice with Janice 28.05.2024 5:14 ↓

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/.

#62 Talking about death (Med) 21.05.2024 15:33 ↓

Learn how to talk about a death in the family.

MiniPod: Kookaburra song | Pronunciation practice with Janice 14.05.2024 5:25 ↓

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/.

#61 Tackling a DIY project (Med) 07.05.2024 12:47 ↓

Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.

MiniPod: If a dog chews shoes | Pronunciation practice with Janice 30.04.2024 4:31 ↓

In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /tʃ / and /ʃ/ (ch and sh).