English Bites
Summary: English Bites is an informative and entertaining TV show and web site that can help you improve your knowledge of the English language. English Bites is brought to you by Australia's largest and most trusted broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and is shown daily on Australia Network, which is available in 21 million homes in 41 countries across Asia, the Pacific and the Indian subcontinent and in more than 200,000 hotel rooms. NOTE: Some lessons are available in dual language (Indonesian).
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- Copyright: Australia Network 2007
Podcasts:
This story is about the apology by the Australian government to its Aboriginal population. We'll look at the word apology and the terms used to describe Australia's first people. http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/ep006.htm
This story is about a scientist studying the animals of the Galapagos. We'll look at pronouncing 's' on the end of words and discover what pride of place means. http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/ep005.htm
This story from our archives is about the last man legally executed in Australia. We'll look at words for legal killing and the expressions 'in cold blood' and 'stick to your guns'. http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/ep004.htm
This story is about hemp - not the drug marijuana, but the variety of cannabis that is only grown for fibre and seed. We'll look at prefixes that mean not and some forms of the word pollen. http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/ep003.htm
This story is about a bike race held every year in the countryside surrounding Adelaide in South Australia. We'll explain the words cycle, ride and race, as well as expressions that mean near. http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/ep002.htm
This story from our archives is about a knitting competition in the 1970s. We'll look at some forms of the word knit and other words that have a silent 'k'. http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/ep001.htm
Hear about a town's plan to restore its lake. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1354168.htm
Meet Peter Kenny, and discover how he's working to be the voice of the bush. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1359381.htm
Meet an architect who designs shelters for the homeless. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1314076.htm
Go behind the stage at an important theatre event. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1381014.htm
John Marsden is a popular Australian children's author who's also spent a lot of time working with and teaching young people. And now he want to open his own, perfect school. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1381036.htm
Perth is beautiful city on the West coast of Australia. Watch this episode to find out about Perth's future. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1376477.htm
Visit the Melbourne festival to meet some unusual singers. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1305575.htm
Find out how to build your own worm farm. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1305561.htm
During the Olympic games in Athens, Australian postal workers issued stamps of the gold medallists within 48 hours of them winning. Find learning materials for this story on the English Bites website: http://australianetwork.com/englishbites/stories/s1305580.htm
