SBS Learn English

Join Janice Petersen and practise the difference between the sounds S [s] and SH [ʃ]. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.

Australians love swimming in the water. Our waterbirds do too. Learn how to live with some of Australia’s biggest and boldest birds including pelicans, seagulls and black swans.

Learn formal and informal ways to invite someone to a celebration. Plus, find out how to celebrate Diwali festival.

It’s great to have lizards in your backyard. They will look after the garden by keeping the slugs and snails away. Find out more about lizards and how to live with them.

There are over fifty types of parrots in Australia. Colourful and curious. Friendly and fun. Find out how to live with Australian parrots, both big and small.

Many people are wary of snakes, but they are an important part of the Australian eco-system and are protected by law. Learn how to live with snakes.

Have you ever looked up in the sky at sunset and seen lots of bats lying silently across the sky? These large bats are called flying-foxes. Although we see lots of bats in the suburbs, many types are endangered. Learn how to protect them.

Learn phrases you can use to resolve workplace conflict. Plus, find out where to access free content that can help you reduce the daily stress in your life.

Kookaburras, with their special laughs, are part of Australian backyards and neighbourhoods. Find out how you can live side by side with these amazing birds.

Have you ever heard a thumping and screeching sound in your roof? Well, it may be a brushtail possum! Find out more about this endangered animal and what to do if you have one living nearby.

Learn some phrases you can use when you want to participate in community sport. Plus, find out why community sport is an important part of Australian culture.

Koalas only eat leaves and are very shy. They are one of Australia's most loved animals and are a protected species. Find out more about koalas and learn how you can help protect them.

Living with spiders is part of life in Australia! There are thousands of types of spiders. If that makes you nervous, don't worry, not many of them are harmful. Find out how to live with spiders.

Have you ever seen a sign in your local park that says, warning swooping magpies? Learn about the Australian Magpie, one of Australia’s most loved and feared birds.

Learn phrases to talk about plants and gardening. Plus, find out how you can become a gardener even if you don't have a garden.

Learn how to talk about Aussie Rules football. Plus, find out how you can play footy and represent your community and country of origin.

Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life.

Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.

Learn how to talk with your energy provider about switching plans plus discover tips on how you can cut your electricity costs.

Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.

Learn names of different Aboriginal nations. Plus find out the Aboriginal English meaning for HOLIDAYS, SORRY BUSINESS, and MARRIED UP.

Learn the Aboriginal English meaning for MOB, CHARGED UP, DEADLY and GAMMIN. Plus, find out what's the difference between Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.

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

Learn some phrases you can use when you want to talk about going on a holiday. Plus, find out where to go during winter in Australia.

Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.