Radio stations. Australian English Language broadcast online.

Australian radio stations online
This is just a quick list for you to listen to Australians speaking on your computer.
The challenge is to try and understand what they're saying!

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One of the best things you can do to help improve your English is to immerse yourself in English speaking culture. If you can't fly to a country that can give you that, then the next best thing is to listen online.

Movies are not enough - scripted. Books are not enough - too many adjectives. But listening to a casual conversation on the radio will enable you to hear how many native English speakers (and fluent non-native speakers) communicate.

Below are the two top talk-back radio stations in Sydney. Both stations not only feature discussions on current topics, they also feature interviews with important heads of state. Prime Minister John Howard is a regular on 2UE, other ministers on 2GB.

Frequently the previous Premier of NSW - Bob Carr, appeared on various Sydney radio stations to discuss current topics. This would result in a large amount of people calling in to comment on those discussions. The dialogues could go for hours and would give you a great idea as to what to expect when you get to Sydney.

Listen to some Australian's on talk back radio in Sydney.

2UE is the top rating
talk back radio station in Sydney

#2UE#
Click on this link to listen live.
#2UE#

You will need Windows Media Player
to hear this radio station on your computer

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2GB is the second top rating
talk back radio station in Sydney

#2GB#
Click on this link to listen live.
#2GB#

You will need Real Player to hear this radio station on your computer.

Click here to download
Real Player from Australia

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