Bonus Practice: #77 Setting up a tent (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #77 Setting up a tent.
Jan 07, 2025•3 min
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#77 Setting up a tent (Med)
Learn how talk about setting up a tent.
Jan 07, 2025•15 min
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Learn how to talk about fishing. Plus, find out a bit of history on why Australians love fishing.
Dec 15, 2024•16 min
Summer listening: Into the bush | Verbs about walking
Learn the meaning of hiking, strolling, power-walking, climbing, trudging, strutting, toddling and more.
Dec 15, 2024•9 min
Summer listening: Into the bush | Let's go bushwalking (Adv)
Learn how to talk about bushwalking. Plus find out tips on how hikers can stay safe and have fun.
Dec 15, 2024•12 min
#76 Getting a gift (Med)
Learn how to talk about getting a gift for someone. Plus, find out what the Secret Santa tradition is all about.
Dec 03, 2024•12 min
#75 Discussing eyesight and vision (Med)
Learn how to talk about eyesight getting worse. Plus, find out why people with lighter eye colour have a higher risk of UV damage.
Nov 19, 2024•14 min
#74 Talking about your pet peeves (Med)
Learn how to talk about things that annoy you.
Nov 05, 2024•11 min
#73 When public transport goes wrong (Med)
Learn how to communicate when using public transport, particularly when there are disruptions.
Oct 22, 2024•14 min
#72 Talking about which team sport to join (Med)
Learn how to describe social team sports and choose one that is right for you.
Oct 08, 2024•13 min
#71 Talking about being scammed (Med)
Learn how to communicate about suspicious messages and scams.
Sep 24, 2024•13 min
#70 Talking over a BBQ (Med)
Learn how to describe cooking at a barbecue.
Sep 10, 2024•11 min
#69 Getting a haircut (Med)
Learn how to talk to your hairdresser about getting your hair cut.
Aug 27, 2024•16 min
#68 Discussing the news (Med)
Learn how to talk about news that makes us feel scared or hopeful.
Aug 13, 2024•16 min
#67 Complaining about kids (Med)
Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.
Jul 30, 2024•15 min
#66 What to ask when looking to rent (Med)
Learn how to ask questions when looking for a home to rent.
Jul 16, 2024•16 min
#65 Talking about the Olympics (Med)
Learn how to talk about the success of athletes during a big sporting event like the Olympic Games.
Jul 02, 2024•16 min
MiniPod: I’ve been everywhere | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /uː/ and /əʊ/ (flu and flow).
Jun 25, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 6
#64 Sharing family culture through food (Med)
Sharing and describing food that is special to your family and culture.
Jun 18, 2024•17 min
MiniPod: Roses are red | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /r/ and /v/.
Jun 11, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
#63 Taking a dog to the park (Med)
Learn how to talk about your dog at a dog park.
Jun 04, 2024•14 min
MiniPod: We light a new light | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /l/ and /n/.
May 28, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 4
#62 Talking about death (Med)
Learn how to talk about a death in the family.
May 21, 2024•16 min
MiniPod: Kookaburra song | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /k/ and /g/.
May 14, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 3
#61 Tackling a DIY project (Med)
Learn how to talk about doing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
May 07, 2024•13 min
MiniPod: If a dog chews shoes | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /tʃ / and /ʃ/ (ch and sh).
Apr 30, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
#60 Talking about commemorating | Anzac Day (Med)
Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians.
Apr 23, 2024•16 min
MiniPod: I scream, you scream... | Pronunciation practice with Janice
In this five-minute lesson you’ll improve your pronunciation by listening and following along with Janice Petersen. Learning objectives: Can pronounce /iː/ and /aɪ/ (sheep and eye)
Apr 16, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
#59 Talking about cooking (Med)
Learn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.
Apr 09, 2024•13 min
#58 How to say 'no' at work (Adv)
Learn how to professionally and politely decline additional workload.
Mar 26, 2024•15 min
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