Jul 9, 2022Case study: Language from the 2022 electionThe 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...
Mar 15, 2022Case study: Bonza AirlineThere's a new Aussie aviation company in town, and they're called Bonza Airline. Everything about this company is Aussie, right down to...
Sep 19, 2021Case study: Politics and lexical choiceLanguage commenting on political matters is always deliberately chosen to suit the political motivations of the speaker or writer. This...
Sep 18, 2021Internet and linguistic innovationThe internet is a natural breeding ground for all kinds of creative language use. In some cases, linguistic innovation serves a specific...
Sep 18, 2021Case study: Brands and Aussie slangCompanies 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, 2021Case study: PM Scott Morrison's 'not particularly flash' lexical choiceThis article discusses Prime Minister Scott Morrison's controversial use of the colloquial phrase 'wasn't a particularly flash day' to...
Sep 16, 2021Case study: Australian culture, swearing, and taboo languageIs it true that swearing in public is more accepted in Australia than in other countries? The following examples explore Australian...
Sep 11, 2021History of 'mate' in Australian EnglishSydney Morning Herald: 'Mate': What's the history of our most treasured salutation? This article discusses the history and cultural...