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Josipa
Hi Janine
Janine
Hi Josipa
Josipa
So, how do you want to start this special episode?
Janine
Well, like with all our podcasts…because we always try to do the right and respectful thing, so we start with the Acknowledgment of Country.
Josipa
Why don’t you read it this time, and because it’s our special episode I’ll give you a little bit of the music in the background.
Janine
SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia.
Josipa
Awesome! So, why are we doing this special episode?
Janine
It’s been a big year, we had our first birthday recently, so why not mark it.
Josipa
Yes, why not. And, how do you want to do it?
Janine
Maybe we could each chose one episode we consider the best.
Josipa
I like that, but first we need to talk about what the best means. How do you judge what is the best?
Janine
Well, the best for me is an episode that I’m the most proud of. One that gives me a good feeling when I listen to it. Like, if I’m smiling and nodding when I’m listening to it, I know that it’s a good episode. How about you?
Josipa
I was thinking like you but I don’t think I could pick just one, so I’m changing my approach and the best episode for me is the one from which I learnt the most.
Janine
Ok, now I’m curious, which episode did you choose and what did you learn?
Josipa
Well, after I worked on this episode, let’s just say, I was finally able to understand my dentist.
Janine
Aaaa episode 8, called Visiting a dentist. Yes, we published that in March, remind us…
Josipa
Do you want to hear a part of it?
Janine
Sure
Josipa
Here we go…
LISTEN HERE
#8 Visiting a dentist | Dental care benefits
Janine
I would have never guessed that this is the episode you learnt the most from, but I see what you mean, just this part is packed with vocabulary.
Josipa
Yes, and during COVID was the first time I went to see a dentist in Australia, as I normally go the dentist when I visit my family back home in Europe where I get great service at a much lower cost. But then, we couldn’t travel because of COVID, and I had to see a dentist here, and I needed to learn the vocabulary for visiting a dentist. But, you know, that’s something that happens to learners all the time.
Janine
What do you mean?
Josipa
Well, as soon as you start feeling comfortable with language, you realise that there is yet another topic for which you are missing a phrase or vocabulary. When it comes to learning the language, the journey never stops. There’s always something new to learn.
Janine
That’s so true. Nǐ zhīdào wǒ zàixué zhōngwén ma?
That means: ‘Did you know that I’m learning Chinese?’ I’ve been learning Chinese for over 20 years and it’s been a very stop/start journey. Sometimes it’s so frustrating because I feel like I make such slow progress but I love how you can learn about a culture through the language.
Josipa
Yes, me too. So, which episode makes you proud the most?
Janine
Our first episode, of course
Josipa
I’m glad you chose this episode; it’s been a long time since I heard it.
Janine
Then, what are you waiting for, play it!
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#1 Inviting friends | Beach safety
Josipa
It’s gonna be a scorcher! I love that phrase! You know that I had never heard of that expression until you added it into the script?
Janine
Really? In my house we say it all the time.
Josipa
It’s one of those phrases you can’t learn in books. Australia has so many interesting expressions that can really be quite fun to use.
And that’s why I believe when learning a new language, it is important to make the most of content like the one we produce here at SBS because it helps you speed up the learning by practising.
Janine
That’s one of the reasons we’ve made this particular podcast for higher level learners. Lots of learners might reach an OK level of English and this is exactly the danger time!
Because it’s when your language skills stagnate – or stop. Why? Because no-one corrects you anymore and you lose motivation. BUT this means that your opportunities for improving your career and life in Australia might also slow down.
That’s why we made this podcast. So you can easily listen while still doing all the busy things in your life and keep learning and improving.
Josipa
You know what’s my favourite thing about working on SBS Learn English is? Other than working with you, of course...
Janine
Let me guess... is it, hearing from our learners?
Josipa
Bingo! Yes! Just last week we received a lovely message from the Cooma Multicultural Centre in Southern NSW who let us know that their volunteer teachers have been using our lessons every week. So we just want to shout out to Effie, the volunteer teacher there.
Janine
Thanks for getting in contact and thanks to all the volunteer teachers that donate their time. We think you are all amazing!
Josipa
It's been a fantastic year, Janine and I can';t wait to see what the next one will bring.
Janine
I know, we are going to keep making more lessons, podcasts and videos for all level learners. So, please get in touch and let us know what you like, don't like, what topics would you like us to cover.
Josipa
Keep listening!
Janine
Keep learning !
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