SBS has launched an amazing new initiative to increase accessibility to its news through its daily podcast offerings. Our podcast News in English, is produced specifically with English learners and people with disabilities in mind. It provides a daily brief five-minute news summary each business day. This new initiative is an important step toward making this news more accessible and understandable to audiences of all backgrounds.
The “News in English” podcast is an amazing tool for sharpening your English skills. It prevents you from being blindsided by the current news of the day. Every episode is meant to pack a punch and provide you with brief summaries of the biggest news stories of the day. The podcast’s format lends itself to incredible accessibility. In doing so, it uniquely serves the listeners who find themselves challenged by the news of the day.
Aside from “News in English,” SBS provides a wealth of news podcasts in 12 other languages on a variety of different topics. One of these is “On the Money,” a daily ten-minute podcast that dives deep on one or two topics making waves in finance and business news. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves guides you through this entertaining podcast. Along the way, he shapes a better understanding of the overall financial landscape, providing clarity on important economic developments and trends.
Get hooked on both “News in English” and “On the Money” available wherever you listen. This fun and feature-packed convenience is your ticket to staying informed and engaged, all with a few taps! It’s this commitment to creating high-quality, educational, engaging content that recognizes the many different needs of SBS’ audience that really stands out.
As always, SBS is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. The debut of these podcasts ensures that anyone can interact with these vital news narratives. Through these efforts, SBS is leading the charge for more equitable, inclusive access to information and data. They accomplish this with targeted ESOL programming and disability supports.
