Australian English is the English of Australia, where about 27.8 million people live. Australian English has its own words and a habit of cutting words short, so breakfast becomes brekkie and university becomes uni. Memrise and Drops let you choose British or American English, and only a few resources are made for Australian English.
For apps that cover English as a whole, see our English app comparison. Here are the apps, tutors, free programs, and dictionaries we found for Australian English, grouped by what they help you do. You can start with one and add another when you need it.
Custom Lessons Made for You
Bubblegum
Bubblegum suits learners who want Australian English built around their own lives. Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, what you want to learn. She writes lessons in Australian English for your level and helps you understand the words and grammar. You can read and listen, and ask her about anything that is unclear. News and stories give you more Australian English to read about the things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Australian voices. For recorded speakers, uTalk is the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Australian English is its own journey in Bubblegum, with lessons written in Australian English and voiced in an Australian accent.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Australian English about things you care about.
- Ask Poppy about a sentence while you read.
- Regenerative Review™ brings saved words back in new lessons, so you review them by reading instead of using flashcards.
- Lesson audio uses AI voices, not recordings of Australian speakers.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- The free plan includes one new custom lesson each day.
- Regenerative Review™
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Build Vocabulary
uTalk
uTalk helps you learn Australian English words and phrases with short audio lessons and games. Its page gives examples such as lollies for sweets and doona for a duvet.
- More than 2,500 everyday words and phrases across 60+ topics.
- Every word is voiced by a speaker of Australian English, and the app asks you to copy their pronunciation.
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Learn With People
A tutor can teach you and correct you while you speak. A language exchange gives you a practice partner, and you help with their language in return.
italki
Some italki tutors live in Sydney or Melbourne. Some prepare learners for IELTS and PTE exams, and some teach everyday conversation about Australian culture and work. Ask a tutor to focus on Australian words and sounds from your first lesson.
- Profiles say where each tutor is from, so you can look for tutors from Australia.
- Get feedback while you speak.
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Preply
Preply has a page for Australian English tutors. Several of them say they are from Australia, and their profiles mention the accent, slang, and exam preparation such as PTE and IELTS. Watch intro videos to find a tutor who fits your level and goals.
- A page for Australian English tutors, with lessons on the accent, slang, and culture.
- Compare tutors by profile, reviews, and intro video.
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Tandem
Tandem has pages for English language exchange in Sydney and Melbourne. Agree with your partner on how to split your time between English and your own language.
- Practice with messages, voice chat, and video.
- Find language partners in Sydney and Melbourne.
- It can take a few tries to find a partner who matches your interests and time.
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Courses, Podcasts, and Dictionaries From Australia
- The Adult Migrant English Program, or AMEP, is run by the Australian Government. It gives free English classes to eligible adults aged 18 and over who speak little or no English, and its page says free childcare is available for children under school age while you are in class. AMEPOnline is its website and app, with lessons at five levels of English.
- SBS Learn English has videos, podcasts, articles, and worksheets about life in Australia, and a quiz that finds content at your level. Its podcast English on Repeat has easy level lessons for speaking, and Words We Use explains idioms.
- ABC Education's Learn English pages explain Australian slang, such as beach and footy words, and phrases like she'll be right, which means don't worry.
- Aussie English is a podcast and learning site for advanced English students, with real Australian conversations, slang, and accent lessons. Its Australian Pronunciation Course teaches the International Phonetic Alphabet and the vowel and consonant sounds of Australian English.
- The Macquarie Dictionary is Australia's national dictionary, with words and meanings that are particular to Australian English as well as those common to the whole English-speaking world. It needs a subscription, and a 7-day trial allows up to 50 searches.
Learn Australian English in Your Language
These counts cover menu-language choices, including script variants. Other apps’ counts and full lists come from their iPhone listings. Lesson explanations and other platforms may differ.
| App | Supported Display Languages | Full List |
|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | 74 | Full list
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| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (1)
- HelloTalkA language exchange app with a page of language partners in Australia, so you can chat with people in cities such as Sydney and Melbourne by text, voice, or video.
Common Questions
Which Australian English resource should a beginner choose?
Start with uTalk's Australian English course for words and phrases, or with the easy podcasts on SBS Learn English. Add a tutor from Australia on italki or Preply when you want to speak. Aussie English is made for advanced students, so save it for later. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests. If you are curious about another variety, see our guide to British English.
Can I learn Australian English for free?
Yes. Eligible migrants can join AMEP classes at no cost, and AMEPOnline and SBS Learn English are free to use. Aussie English has a free 5-day English course on its site. Bubblegum's lesson library is free to read as well.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. You can read the free lesson library and ask Poppy for one new custom lesson each day on iPhone and Android. Become a Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons and to support our team.
Sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics: National, state and territory population, December 2025
- ABC Education: Learn English, Understanding the Aussie accent and slang
- Memrise: British English course (Memrise English is American or British)
- Drops: Learn British English (Drops English is British or American)
- uTalk: Learn Australian English
- italki: English teachers
- Preply: Australian English classes
- Tandem: Learn English in Sydney
- Department of Home Affairs: About the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
- AMEPOnline
- SBS Learn English
- Aussie English
- Macquarie Dictionary
- Bubblegum
Checked on October 5, 2026 against each app's own pages.
