#24 Talking about soccer | FIFA World Cup
Learn how to start a conversation and talk about soccer . Plus, find out how the Socceroos and Matildas got their names.
Nov 15, 2022•14 min
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Episodes
MiniPod: P vs B Pronunciation Practice
Join Janice Petersen and practise the difference between the sounds P /p/ and B /b/. These minipods are a fun and simple way to improve your pronunciation.
Nov 01, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
#23 Pregnancy and childbirth | Difference between a public and private hospital
Learn some phrases you can use when talking about pregnancy. Plus, find out the difference between going to a public and private hospital.
Nov 01, 2022•13 min
MiniPod: S vs SH Pronunciation Practice
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.
Oct 25, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Minipod: Water birds | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Oct 20, 2022•3 min
#22 Formal and informal ways to invite people | Diwali celebration
Learn formal and informal ways to invite someone to a celebration. Plus, find out how to celebrate Diwali festival.
Oct 18, 2022•14 min
Minipod: Lizards | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Oct 13, 2022•3 min
Minipod: Parrots | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Oct 11, 2022•3 min
Minipod: Snakes | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Oct 09, 2022•3 min
Minipod: Flying-Foxes | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Oct 06, 2022•4 min
#21 Workplace conflict | Mind Your Health
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.
Oct 04, 2022•11 min
Minipod: Kookaburras | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Sep 29, 2022•3 min
Minipod: Brushtail Possums | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Sep 27, 2022•3 min
#20 Participating in community sports | Community sports in Australia
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.
Sep 20, 2022•13 min
Minipod: Koalas | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Sep 16, 2022•3 min
Minipod: Spiders | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Sep 14, 2022•4 min
Minipod: Magpies | Living with Aussie Wildlife
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.
Sep 09, 2022•3 min
#19 Gardening and plants | Community gardens
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.
Sep 06, 2022•13 min
#18 Cheering for a footy team | Australian Rules Football
Learn how to talk about Aussie Rules football. Plus, find out how you can play footy and represent your community and country of origin.
Aug 23, 2022•14 min
#17 Talking about recycling | How to live a sustainable life
Learn how to talk about recycling. Plus, find out how you can live a sustainable life.
Aug 09, 2022•13 min
#16 Renting a car | Australian road rules
Learn useful phrases when renting a car. Plus, find out about some important and unusual Australian road rules.
Aug 01, 2022•14 min
#15 Talking with an energy provider | Tips for saving on electricity costs
Learn how to talk with your energy provider about switching plans plus discover tips on how you can cut your electricity costs.
Jul 12, 2022•15 min
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 3
Learn how to reference First Nations Australians and find out what is mystical Dreamtime.
Jul 04, 2022•6 min
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 2
Learn names of different Aboriginal nations. Plus find out the Aboriginal English meaning for HOLIDAYS, SORRY BUSINESS, and MARRIED UP.
Jul 04, 2022•7 min
Minipod: Welcome to Aboriginal English 1
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.
Jul 04, 2022•9 min
Minipod: Verbs about walking
Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.
Jun 29, 2022•8 min
#14 Talking about going on holiday | Winter in Australia
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.
Jun 22, 2022•16 min
Minipod: Verbs about breathing
Learn the meaning of panting, sniffing, snorting, yawning, snoring and more.
Jun 15, 2022•8 min
# 13 Asking for flexible work | Flexible working arrangements in Australia
Learn how to talk about flexible work with your employer. Plus, find out about flexible working arrangements rules in Australia.
Jun 07, 2022•13 min
Minipod: Verbs about eating
Let's practise using verbs related to eating. Learn the meaning of slurp, crunch, munch, chew, lick, nibble, swallow, burp, gulp and more.
Jun 01, 2022•7 min
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