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Practical Australian English
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Learn Australian English for cafés, work and everyday life.
Practise real situations before you need them: hear what people say, choose your reply and take useful phrases with you. Free, with no account.
Quick starts:Order coffeeUnderstand “no worries”Ask someone to repeatUnderstand footyPractise out loud
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The idea
What is Chatsifieds?
A free Australian English learning site for students, newcomers and ESL learners. There are no courses to finish. You start with the moment you need, such as ordering coffee, and learn what people say, what it means and what you can say next.
Honest about tone
Every phrase is labelled Use it, Understand it or Careful.
Say it before you need it
Rehearse the conversation in private, then take the phrases with you.
Your learning
Continue without starting over
New here?
Start with one useful lesson.
Try a short café lesson, then follow only the next step that feels useful.
Choose what matters now
What do you want to do?
Pick one situation. You can always come back for another.
Café English
Order and reply naturally
Learn what to say at the counter and what the barista may ask next.
Start Café English →
Everyday English
Understand slang and social language
Make sense of friendly expressions, local context and everyday conversation.
Explore everyday English →
Useful phrases
Learn one phrase you can use today
See the meaning, a natural reply and the situation where it fits.
Open the Phrase Wall →
Culture & sport
Understand what is happening around you
Start with Melbourne slang, footy and the culture behind the words.
Explore culture →Quick wins
Learn something useful in a few minutes
Work · JobsEnglish for working in a café
Useful phrases for a hospitality job in Australia.
Beginner · ReplyKnow what the barista may askPrepare for the question after your order.
Culture · SlangUnderstand Melbourne slangDecode useful local expressions.
Everyday · HealthExplain what you can and cannot eatSay vegan, gluten-free and allergy needs clearly.
Phrase Wall
Three phrases worth knowing today
“No worries.”A friendly reply meaning it is okay, no problem or you are welcome.Practise this phrase →“Takeaway, thanks.”A short, natural way to say you want the order to take with you.Practise this phrase →“Sorry, could you say that again?”A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.Practise this phrase →
Start where you are
Chatsifieds is built for people arriving in Australia, people teaching them, and businesses that welcome them.
For local businesses
Put your business in a learner’s moment.
Learners practise a phrase, then look for a place to use it. Sponsor that phrase and be that place. Try the preview: it updates as you type.
From $49/monthClearly labelled sponsorshipLearning stays free
Learners, welcome to
Your business name
Say it like a local
“Could I get a flat white, please?”
Same thing, different place
Say it in your state
Australia has eight states and territories, and many have their own transport card. Pick yours to practise the words you will actually say.
Choose your state or territory to see the words you will meet on public transport.
Try it now
Turn reading into a small real-life win
A five-minute mission gives you something specific to notice, say or try. No streaks. No pressure.
Inside the Practice LabNatural responsesSentence buildingDialogue orderingScenario checks
Community
Keep learning with other people
Follow new lessons or join the learning group when you want conversation and encouragement beyond the site.
Quick answers
What is Chatsifieds?
Chatsifieds is a free Australian English learning site for students, newcomers and ESL learners. You start with a real situation, such as ordering coffee, and learn what people say, what it means and what you can say next.
Is Chatsifieds free?
Yes. Learning is free, you do not need an account, and your progress is saved on your own device.
How does the café rehearsal work?
You listen to what the staff say, choose your reply and finish with a card of phrases to use at the counter. You can practise by choosing replies. Speaking practice is optional and depends on your browser and device.
How can a business take part?
A business can sponsor a useful phrase from $49 a month, add a student-friendly offer and be a real place where learners use the English they practised. Sponsorship is clearly labelled and learning stays free.