Synopsis
Let's Talk is a space for a group of ESOL students, mostly new arrivals (AMEP), to broadcast short audio files recorded by them to practise their English.
Episodes
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Pei Ye: Children's Stories Episode 95
19/03/2010 Duration: 14minPei Ye asks her classmates about the stories they were told as children. We learn about what Korean, Chinese, Bangla and African students heard in their childhood. They talk about the importance and effect of those stories on them and their own children.
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Lina: Love Episode 94
28/02/2010 Duration: 27minListen to Lina interviewing her classmates about love, engagements, divorce, etc. Her interview shows how a group of people from very different countries has reached a level of openness such that they don't mind sharing their opinion amongst themselves and the world.
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Keya: Music Episode 93
19/11/2009 Duration: 19minAnother fantstic program by ESOL students. This time Keya talks to her classmates about music. Do not miss this episode!There is live music for all to enjoy!
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Sculpture by the Sea 2009 Episode 92
18/11/2009 Duration: 20minEvery year Sydneysiders are presented a spectacular international art exhibition, Scultpure by the Sea. It is an outdoor exhibiton laid out on the magnificent coastal walk between Bondi beach and Tamarama beach. Last Tuesday our two AMEP classes (A & B) went to see it. We were very fortunate with the weather, but I wont' tell you any more about it. Listen to the students talking about it. They talk about the day, the stting, the sculptures in general and individual sculptures they were working on for their blogs. You can visit their blogs on the right-hand sidebar of Our Class 2009 sculpturebythesea09 no music
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AMEP B introduce themselves Episode 91
05/11/2009 Duration: 03minListen to the introduction of the new AMEP-B students for semester 2, 2009. Keep an eye on this space! They’ll be back with new interesting radio programs. And don't forget to check the voicethread in the previous episode. They'll be updating their talks about a special belonging. You can also leave your comments there. music by Mig
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Mouri (& Jean): Music Episode 89
28/06/2009 Duration: 05minMouri and Jean prepared a program about music. Unfortunately Jean couldn’t be with us to record the program, so it was up to Mouri to introduce it and talk to the callers. Listen to her very musical introduction and the talkback session with some of her classmates. What about you? Do you like music? What type of music do you listen to? Tell us about it. Let's talk!
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Desire ( & Yun): Sports Episode 88
24/06/2009 Duration: 08minDesire and Yun prepared a radio program about sports. Listen to Desire's interviews about sports different peop le practise. What about you? Do you practise any sports? Do you like watching sports on tv or on the field? Let us know. Tell us about it.Let's talk!
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Lina: Learning English Episode 87
24/06/2009 Duration: 10minIt’s the second last day of class and Lina interviews her classmates about learning English. Listen to their conversation and their opinion, suggestions and the difficulties they face in order to improve their English. What about you? How do you learn English? Do you have any suggestions? Tell us about it. Let's talk!
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Health Expo 09: Dental Care Episode 85
21/06/2009 Duration: 03minListen to Mitu, Jovanna and Igor interviewing Michele Goldthorp, one of the dental nurses at the college Health Expo 2009. Is dental care free in Sydney? Who can get free dental care? What do you need to have in order to receive free dental health? How often should you visit a dentist? Are there any after hours dental clinics in this area of Sydney? What about you? Is dental care important in your country? Is it free or is it very expensive? Tell us aobut it. Let's talk!
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Asha & Jovanna: Love Episode 84
18/06/2009 Duration: 12minListen to Asha and Jovanna's program "Love Birds". The audience got so enthusiastic that ended up getting involved and asking questions too! What about you? What do you think about love? Tell us about it. Let's talk!
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Bee & Nunung: Pets Episode 83
17/06/2009 Duration: 08minBee and Nunung decided to have a program about pets. Listen to them talking to Lina, Desire & Andrea. You will see the different ways different people think about pets. It all depends on your personal situation, as you can learn from each one of the callers. What about you? Do you have a pet? What do you think about pets? tell us about it. Let's talk!
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Aleya & Pat: Hobbies Episode 82
17/06/2009 Duration: 08minToday Aleya and Pat produced a program about hobbies. Listen to their interview with Rana, Desire, Wang and Jean de Dieu. There is a pleasant surprise at the end of the interview, so keep listining! What about you? Do you have a hobby? tell us about it. Let's talk!
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Diana & Mitu: Food Episode 81
16/06/2009 Duration: 08minDiana & Mitu present their talkback radio program on food. Listen to them talking to their listeners Desire, Nunung and Asha. There are some tips for keeping healthy, having a beautiful skin and perfect weight.
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Students thoughts about Health Expo 09 Episode 80
11/06/2009 Duration: 09minListen to some of the AMEP-B students talking about the Health Expo right after they finished helping. You can hear Aleya, Asha, Mitu, Yu, Nunung, Pat, Yustin, Bee, Igor, Jean and Desire. They talk about what they did, their interviews with different stall holders and what they thought about the experience.
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Health Expo 09: Aussie Helpers Episode 79
08/06/2009 Duration: 05minSt George TAFE Health Expo 2009 raised funds for Aussie Helpers. Pat, Bee, Yun & other students interview Sue Martin, an Aussie HelpersAussie helper volunteer. Listen to the interview. It's really interesting and an eye opener about one aspect of Australia that many people don't know. What is Aussie Helpers? Who are the people working there? Who do they help? Why do those people need help? What is the Australian bush? What is the grapevine? Write a post in your blog about Aussie Helpers. What do you think? Tell us about it. Let's talk! music by traxsmiths
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Mouri, Mitu, Rita, Dina, Yun, & Desire Episode 77
19/05/2009 Duration: 10minFive ESOL students talk about themselves. They have all recently moved to Australia and talk about what they did in their coutries, learning English and their future plans. What about you? Have you ever lived in a different country? Tell us about it. Let's Talk! music by mig
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Harmony Day 2009 AMEP-B Students Episode 75
26/03/2009 Duration: 14minESL students & teachers celebrate Harmony Day at St George TAFE Sydney. Pat, Yun, Rana & Diana tell you what the event is about and how they celebrated it. On the second part, Cellena leads her classmates (also including Wang, Dina, Asha, Rita and Mouri)in a very interesting discussion about living in Australia, the health system, political freedom, gambling and aged care. What about you? What do you think? Let's talk! You can view a video of the day, Harmony Day
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Elmira: Movies Episode 72
20/11/2008 Duration: 01minElmira gives Cathy her opinion about films, movies, subtitles,etc. Listen to her and tell us what you think. Let's talk!
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Cathy: Movies Episode 71
19/11/2008 Duration: 02minCathy talks about her favourite movies too. Check the previous episodes to hear other students' opinions about films. We'd love to hear from you.Leave us a comment or recorded message. Let's talk!
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Sophie: Movies Episode 70
19/11/2008 Duration: 02minNow it's Sophie's turn to tell us about her favourite movies. Do you also dislike horror movies? tell us about it. Let's talk!