We have previously discussed the purposes of nicknames in politics (see post here) and how they can be used to build rapport between...

Activity: Read the Reddit post below featuring a 'Gen Z translation' of an excerpt from the first Harry Potter book. Discuss the lexical...

You may be familiar with the slang collocation 'glow up' (popular in 2020) meaning 'to undergo a physical transformation for the better'....

The ABC produces a series of articles and videos about the English language, often featuring useful metalanguage which appears in the VCE...

As students of English Language, we know that context greatly affects communication decisions. Linguistic choices will be influenced by...

Every year, many language-related organisations release their 'Word of the Year' selections. These choices generally reflect trends or...

Noodle the pug has taken TikTok by storm, and is even inspiring some linguistic creativity! If you're not up to date with Noodle's fame,...

We have already discussed the slang lexeme 'vibe' (see our post here) and its diverse uses; it is generally used by the younger...

Some brands use linguistic innovation and creativity to present an image of playfulness to their customers, or to make their products...

This article celebrates the 40-year anniversary of the Macquarie Dictionary, which is Australia's most prominent record of Australian...

Linguistic changes generally reflect changes taking place in wider society, and this has certainly been the case in the sporting world...

The following articles explore speakers' varying attitudes towards different usages of English. In VCE English Language, we discuss both...

Change is inevitable in any living language, and English's global dominance has made it particularly susceptible to such natural...

These resources are a starting point for learning about different ethnolect varieties in Australian English. Students should not use...

Language commenting on political matters is always deliberately chosen to suit the political motivations of the speaker or writer. This...

The internet is a natural breeding ground for all kinds of creative language use. In some cases, linguistic innovation serves a specific...

These articles discuss how emoji can serve a variety of communicative functions, illustrate generational differences in language use, and...

Companies love to cash in on our unique brand of English by using it to advertise their products. The proliferation of these kinds of ads...

This article from September 2020 discusses how Dictionary.com must adapt its entries for certain words due to the constant changes...

The following article discusses how the TV show 'Gogglebox' reflects linguistic diversity in Australian society. While the article is now...