SBS Learn English
- Episodes
- 259
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- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love language!
Episodes 259
#123 Talking about a big night (Med)
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 …
Show notes
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. #sbsaudiopodcastBonus Practice: #123 Talking about a big night (Med)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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. #sbsaudiopodcastBonus Practice: #122 Asking someone to take your photo (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #122 Asking someone to take your photoFind the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.
#121 Picking up a prescription (Med)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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 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 …
Show notes
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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
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
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)
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 …
Show notes
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)
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
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
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'.
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