As we have discussed many times this year, language is always changing. One of the most interesting changes currently happening across...

We have previously looked at examples of brands using Aussie slang to promote their products, but what about Australia's 'brand' as a...

We have already looked at some examples of Aboriginal Australian English in the media this year, but there seem to be more popping up...

In 2022, former rugby player and star of 'The Bachelor Australia', Nick Cummins (also known as the 'Honey Badger') has partnered with...

Below are several examples of Australian English from the media in 2022. Activity: For each example, discuss the social purpose. Above:...

We have previously discussed some examples of regional variation in Australian English. Here are some more examples of regional variation...

Below are several general resources you can use to give you a good introduction to Australian English. JSTOR Daily - Small poppy...

Below are several examples of Aboriginal Australian English from the media in 2022. Activity: For each example, discuss the social...

Do you know the traditional Indigenous name for the land you are standing on? Well, you'd better find out here, because it is becoming...

This article, published in July 2021, discusses how Aboriginal Australian English can be a useful tool in effective health communication....

The YouTube channel Evolve Indigenous Cultural Awareness creates educational videos about Indigenous culture, including some related to...

The 2022 Australian federal election has come and gone in May this year, so let's look back at some examples of language use by and about...

Language reveals a great deal about a person's values and attitudes towards certain groups in society, and this is commonly seen in...

Every year there is inevitably some celebrity or public figure who says something in the public eye which is viewed as offensive or...

The attached document is a 'guide to inclusive language' published by RMIT University. It contains a range of linguistic examples and...

The following articles discuss attitudes towards politically correct language in Australian society. ABC News - Australians say...

In January 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was a guest commentator on the coverage of the Ashes Series, and caused some controversy...

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has a track record of using informal language to appeal to the younger voters in his audience and to craft...

Hopefully you have already read our post about Australian culture, swearing and taboo language from 2021. Well, get ready for the 2022...

This article explores how Gen Z (those born between approximately 1997 and 2012) perceive the use of full stops to be 'angry' in texting...