Sydney Harbour

English for life in Australia

Speak like a local. Live like one.

Practical English for new arrivals — from the GP and Centrelink to rental inspections, job interviews and the Bunnings sausage sizzle.

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Aussie slang starter pack

  • No worries

    No problem / you're welcome

  • Arvo

    Afternoon

  • Servo

    Petrol / service station

  • Bring a plate

    Bring some food to share

Hear real Aussie English

Every phrase read aloud — normal or slow.

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Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Hindi, French and Thai.

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Role-play the GP, the real estate agent and more.

31 everyday situations

Learn the English you'll actually need this week.

…plus 25 more: banking, school, childcare, 000, the dentist, tax time, beach safety and lots more.

MateLingo — made for new Australians.Need an interpreter? Call TIS National on 131 450 (free).