SBS Learn English

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Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical. Don’t just learn a language, love language!

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#12 Talking about diets | Obesity in Australia

Learn vocabulary you can use when talking about healthy diets and body weight. Plus, find out why obesity is becoming a major public health issue in Australia.

May 25, 2022•14 min

#11 How to answer common interview questions | Preparing for a job interview

Learn how to answer the three most common job interview questions from an Australian employer. Plus, find out how job interviews in Australia are different from other countries.

May 10, 2022•12 min

# 10 How to talk about possibilities | Australia on Eurovision

Learn how to talk about things we think might happen. Plus, find out who Sheldon Riley thinks has the best chance of winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Apr 26, 2022•13 min

# 9 Talking about elections | Voting in Australia

Learn to talk with confidence about voting and elections in Australia. Plus, find out about the voting system in the country.

Apr 12, 2022•13 min

#8 Visiting a dentist | Dental care benefits

Learn vocabulary you can use when you visit a dentist. Plus, find out how can you benefit from the government program called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

Mar 29, 2022•12 min

# 7 How to say you don't have money | Financial hardship assistance

Learn how to talk about lack of money in personal and professional situations. Plus, find out how people in financial hardship can get free and confidential assistance in their language.

Mar 16, 2022•13 min

# 6 Liking & disliking | Australian desserts

Learn interesting ways to say you like or dislike something. Plus, find out how two famous Australian desserts, lamingtons and pavlova, got their names.

Feb 24, 2022•11 min

#5 How to call in sick | Personal leave entitlements

Learn how to tell your employer you need to take sick or carer’s leave. Plus, find out about your sick leave entitlements at work.

Feb 16, 2022•8 min

#4 Talking about future plans | Lunar New Year

Learn how to talk about your plans for the future. Plus, find out the legend about giving red envelopes to children during Lunar New Year.

Feb 02, 2022•12 min

#3 Talking about cultural backgrounds | Jan 26 (Australia Day)

Learn how to confidently discuss cultural backgrounds in Australia by understanding common pitfalls and using respectful phrasing. The episode highlights appropriate questions like "What is your family background?" or "Where did you grow up?" to foster better connection. It also features an important discussion on why Australia Day (January 26th) is viewed as "Invasion Day" by Indigenous communities and suggests ways to support First Nations people.

Jan 19, 2022•11 min

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