Texting etiquette
This article from April 2022 explores the etiquette around texting as a form of communication, including how different generations...
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Sep 24, 2021
Generational language change and slang
Change is inevitable in any living language, and English's global dominance has made it particularly susceptible to such natural...
Sep 18, 2021
Internet and linguistic innovation
The internet is a natural breeding ground for all kinds of creative language use. In some cases, linguistic innovation serves a specific...
Sep 18, 2021
Emoji(s), identity and language change
These articles discuss how emoji can serve a variety of communicative functions, illustrate generational differences in language use, and...
Sep 18, 2021
Case study: Brands and Aussie slang
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...
Sep 16, 2021
Gogglebox and linguistic diversity in Australia
The following article discusses how the TV show 'Gogglebox' reflects linguistic diversity in Australian society. While the article is now...
Sep 11, 2021
The amazing linguistic flexibility of 'vibe'
Mel Magazine: Bro, do you even vibe? (published 2019) This article discusses the rise in popularity among teenagers of variations on the...
Sep 11, 2021
Teenage Slang 2021
This article contains lists of teenage slang examples from 2021. Bark.us: 2021 teen slang meanings every parent should know (published...
Sep 11, 2021
Australian slang - old vs new
You may already be familiar with some of the many stereotypes that exist about how Australians speak. However, we must be careful to...
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