Australia Network - English Bites - Series 8

Series 8 - Episodes

You'll find the full list of available episodes from Series 8 of English Bites here.

Episode 1: Skiing

Learn about the word fall and what it means to have butterflies in your stomach with Faye.

Episode 2: Swimming

In this episode of English Bites you can learn a few things about English as Michelle learns to swim.

Episode 3: Motor Racing

Learn some words that mean to go fast.

Episode 4: Dolphin Swim

Learn some informal English as people enjoy swimming with dolphins.

Episode 5: Skydiving

Discover how thrilling English can be! Preeti is afraid of heights, so for her to go skydiving is a huge challenge.

Episode 6: Taronga Zoo

This story take us to Taronga zoo in Sydney with Priya. We'll look at phrases with the word close and what it means to pick and choose. First, what's Priya doing at the zoo?

Episode 7: Crabbing

This story is about catching crabs. We'll look at some irregular past tenses and some useful expressions.

Episode 8: Adelaide Cup

This story is about a horse race. We'll look at the tense you use to talk about an unspecified time in the past and what it means to 'dress up'.

Episode 9: Diving

This story is about diving on the Great Barrier Reef. We'll look at a couple of phrasal verbs, tell you what humungous means and show you some ways to make conversation.

Episode 10: Sailing

This story is about sailing on Sydney Harbour. We'll look at some useful expressions and when to use the present perfect tense.

Episode 11: Sovereign Hill

In this story Selby visits Sovereign Hill, a reconstruction of a 19th century Australian gold mining town that attracted many Chinese.

Episode 12: Girls Day Out

Discover more about the girliest day out with Raisa.

Episode 13: Meals On Wheels

This story is about Meals on Wheels, an organisation that provides free meals to old people.

Episode 14: Didgeridoo

This story is about learning to play the didgeridoo. First listen to the way Rif uses the word 'want'.

Episode 15: Lawn Bowls

This story is about lawn bowls. Listen for what Sarj wants to be told about the game.

Episode 16: Surfing

This story is about learning to surf. First, listen to how Nimit uses the word 'should'.

Episode 17: Water Skiing

This story is about learning how to water ski. First, listen for the phrasal verb using 'hold'.

Episode 18: Christmas Pagaent

This story is about a pageant or parade to celebrate Christmas. First, listen to Preeti talking about what will happen in the future.

Episode 19: Beach Volleyball

This story is about beach volleyball. First, listen to Raisa talking about playing the game.

Episode 20: Rock Climbing

This story is about rock climbing. Listen as Preeti talks about her climbing experience.

Episode 21: Grape PIcking

This story is about grape picking. First, listen to Akki talk about where he's staying.

Episode 22: Radio Cars

Today we'll join Selby as he learns how to drive a radio controlled car.

Episode 23: Animal Welfare League

This story is about finding homes for unwanted dogs and cats. First, listen to how Michelle describes the animals at the shelter.

Episode 24: Crocodile Farm

In this story, Akki visits a wildlife park. First, listen for what Akki is going to do there.

Episode 25: Riding for Disabled

This story is about working with disabled children. First, listen to what Priya says about why she likes this work:

Episode 26: Beach Walk

In this story, Akki learns some things about Australian Aboriginal culture. First, listen to what Akki wants to do.

Episode 27: Op Shop Tour

Today we join Preeti on a tour of places that sell donated goods, called op shops. Listen for what they are going to do.

Episode 28: Beer Brewing

Today we join Raymond and his friends as they make beer. First, listen for why Raymond is nervous.

Episode 29: Ballooning

This story is about ballooning. First, listen for when Shaiful uses 'a' and 'an'.

Episode 30: Ballroom Dancing

Today we join Sarj as he learns ballroom dancing.

English Bites is an informative and entertaining way to improve your knowledge of the English language.