Bonus Practice: #99 Saying ‘No’ to alcohol
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #99 Saying 'No' to alcohol.
Nov 11, 2025•3 min
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MiniPod: Piece of cake | 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 'a piece of cake'
Nov 06, 2025•3 min
#98 Splitting the bill (Med)
Learn how to split the bill in English. Discover useful expressions for sharing costs, shouting rounds, and transferring your share easily.
Oct 28, 2025•10 min
Bonus Practice: #98 Splitting the bill (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #98 Splitting the bill (Med)
Oct 28, 2025•3 min
#97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)
Learn how to talk about fashion, and how to compliment someone in English, perfect for parties and cultural events.
Oct 14, 2025•14 min
Bonus Practice: #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #97 Complimenting someone’s style (Med)
Oct 14, 2025•4 min
#96 At a swimming lesson (Med)
Learn how to talk about swimming in English.
Sep 30, 2025•13 min
Bonus Practice: #96 At a swimming lesson (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #96 At a swimming lesson (Med).
Sep 30, 2025•4 min
#95 Under the stars (Med)
Learn how to talk about the night sky and stargazing.
Sep 16, 2025•11 min
Bonus Practice: #95 Under the stars (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #95 Under the stars (Med).
Sep 16, 2025•4 min
#94 Talking about autism (Med)
Learn how to talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder respectfully. Understand common autism symptoms and use simple language to describe autism in everyday conversations.
Sep 02, 2025•18 min
Bonus Practice: #94 Talking about autism (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #94 Talking about autism (Med).
Sep 02, 2025•4 min
Bonus Practice: #93 Bragging about your car
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #93 Bragging about your car (Med)
Aug 19, 2025•3 min
#93 Bragging about your car (Med)
Learn how to talk about cars and understand common Aussie car slang.
Aug 19, 2025•15 min
#92 Asking for donations (Med)
Learn how to ask for money or donations in English.
Aug 05, 2025•16 min
Bonus Practice: #92 Asking for donations (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode#92 Asking for donations (Med).
Aug 05, 2025•4 min
#91 Asking for a job reference (Adv)
Learn polite ways to request a job reference from managers or colleagues.
Jul 22, 2025•16 min
Bonus Practice: #91Asking for a job reference (Adv)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #91 Asking for a job reference (Adv).
Jul 22, 2025•3 min
#90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med)
Learn how to describe people who inspire you.
Jul 08, 2025•12 min
Bonus Practice: #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #90 Talking about role models | First Nations Elders (Med).
Jul 08, 2025•4 min
#89 Describing your home (Med)
Learn how to describe your home and talk about house layouts, renovations, and space.
Jun 24, 2025•14 min
Bonus Practice: #89 Describing your home (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #89 Describing your home (Med)
Jun 24, 2025•4 min
MiniPod: Ep 6 Visiting a place for a first time | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
This episode focuses on practical English phrases for first-time visits to new places. It guides listeners through common questions like 'Do you need to buy a ticket?', 'Can you help me?', and 'What time are you open till?', alongside the introductory phrase 'I haven't been here before.' The episode encourages active listening and repetition, concluding the 'Out and About' series and offering resources for continued learning.
Jun 22, 2025•5 min•Season 3Ep. 6
MiniPod: Ep 5 At the train station | Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: When is the next train to the city?| How can I get to ‘Central’ station? | Does this train stop at ‘Central’ Station? | I’ll meet you on Platform 1
Jun 16, 2025•5 min•Season 3Ep. 5
#88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med)
Learn how to congratulate someone on their work or wedding anniversary.
Jun 10, 2025•16 min
Bonus Practice: #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Celebrating an anniversary (Med).
Jun 10, 2025•4 min
MiniPod: Ep 4 Getting a lift| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: Do you want to go together? | Can you give me a ride? | What time can you pick me up? | Thanks for the lift.
Jun 10, 2025•5 min•Season 3Ep. 4
MiniPod: Ep 3 Splitting the bill| Out and About| English on Repeat (Easy)
Listen to 'English on Repeat,' a podcast to help us improve our speaking skills: How much do we owe? | Shall we split the bill?| It’s my shout. | I’ll pay half.
Jun 01, 2025•4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
#87 Managing screen time (Med)
Learn how to talk about screen time management.
May 27, 2025•13 min
Bonus Practice: #87 Managing screen time (Med)
Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #88 Managing screen time (Med).
May 27, 2025•4 min
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