SBS Learn English

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.

Idioms can make your English more interesting. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Learn how to talk about checking-in at the airport. Plus, find out tips for a comfortable flight.

Phrasal verbs are verbs that contain more than one word. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Learn about nouns and how to use measure words to count them. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

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

Learn English words that sound and/or look the same but have different meanings. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Understand why we need to put stress on particular words and syllables. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Learn how to say you don’t understand. Plus hear a comedian’s funny story about misunderstanding an Australian idiom.

Learn about verbs and their tenses. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Learn about adjectives - describing words to make things more interesting… tastier, smellier, and better looking. The 'Bad English Made Better' minipods are short and simple English grammar lessons.

Learn how to describe your body pain. Plus, hear some tips from a physiotherapist if you feel pain.

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

Learn how to talk about easy and difficult decisions. Plus, hear migrants discuss their decisions to move to Australia.

Learn how to respond to a business complaint. Plus find out what help and resources are available for small business owners.

Learn how to start a conversation about extreme weather. Plus find out where you can find multilingual information about weather emergencies.

Learn about Australia and its people and prepare for the Australian citizenship test. Josipa and Alex will share their personal experiences and will help you practise.

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