Watch Living English Video Series and get to know the characters of our drama ‘Sisters and Brothers’ as you learn and revise your basic English skills.
The 42-part series looks at the English language used in everyday situations such as checking into a hotel or describing people.
The Episodes of the Living English Video Series:
Episode 1: Pleased to meet you
Anne, a wine dealer from Singapore, arrives at Adelaide Airport and meets her local buyer, Sarah.
Episode 2: Enjoy Your Stay
Sarah and Mark take Anne to her hotel. She checks in.
Episode 3: What time is it?
In her hotel room, Anne rings a number. John Barbour, the private detective, answers the phone.
Episode 4: Second on the Left
Anne is looking for John’s office. A woman is waiting at a bus stop. Anne approaches her.
Episode 5: Are you married?
Anne describes her brother to the private investigator.
Episode 6: He didn’t write
Anne continues her conversation with the private investigator.
Episode 7: Come to Lunch
Sarah invites Anne to meet her family.
Episode 8: This is my brother
Anne goes to Sarah’s house for lunch.
Episode 9: The most beautiful city
They have lunch and talk about differences.
Episode 10: What’s the matter?
Sarah finds out Anne’s secret mission.
Episode 11: Let me Help
Sarah offers to help Anne.
Episode 12: The day after tomorrow
Anne and Sarah plan a meeting.
Episode 13: What are you doing tomorrow?
Steve makes a date with Anne.
Episode 14: Are there some kangaroos?
Anne and Steve go to a Wildlife Park.
Episode 15: A big grey one
Steve and Anne explore the park.
Episode 16: What Would you Like?
Anne and Steve have lunch.
Episode 17: I usually catch a bus
ANNE and STEVE talk about their different lives.
Episode 18: There’s a message for you
Anne returns to the hotel, to find a message.
Episode 19: I haven’t found him
John tells Anne of his progress in finding her brother.
Episode 20: You walk sadly
Anne catches a bus to the University.
Episode 21: Single Trip or Daytrip?
Anne talks to the bus driver.
Episode 22: Look after yourself
Anne sees the Professor.
Episode 23: If I were You
The Professor advises Anne on what to do next.
Episode 24: The Most Expensive Wine
Anne and Sarah are tasting wines.
Episode 25: How many prawns?
Anne goes shopping at the Market.
Episode 26: I thought I saw him
Anne meets Steve unexpectedly.
Episode 27: It’s made of gold
Anne sees John and describes her brother’s possessions.
Episode 28: You should relax
ANNE goes to the doctor.
Episode 29: Do you have a wok?
Sarah shows Anne her kitchen.
Episode 30: First, fry the prawns
Anne cooks a meal.
Episode 31: That was Delicious
The family praise Anne for her meal.
Episode 32: He says he knows my brother
David tells Anne what he knows.
Episode 33: Who Wants to Know?
Anne, Steve and Sarah look for David at the Market stall.
Episode 34: You were going too fast
Sarah, Anne and Steve get pulled over for speeding.
Episode 35: This is the house
They arrive at David’s house.
Episode 36: This is your nephew
Anne meets her brother’s family
Episode 37: I had to find a job
David tells his story.
Episode 38: You Should Ring Your Parents
They discuss what David should do.
Episode 39: How could you?
David talks to his father.
Episode 40: He said he loved me
David reports his conversation to the others.
Episode 41: If I like you
Anne and Sarah, and Steve and Anne discuss the future.
Episode 42: See You Again
Anne, David and his family fly home.
Click here for more from the Australian Network
Listen to ESL Podcasts and AudioBooks with Transcript
Listen to ESL Podcasts with Notes
Learn English from Teachers
Practise Your English Online
Choose Meaningful Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate or Advanced Series
Source: Australia Network
More Series for You: