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...

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

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

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

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...

Is it true that swearing in public is more accepted in Australia than in other countries? The following examples explore Australian...

Preferred terminology around disability can be difficult to navigate, especially given that even people with disabilities disagree about...

It seems that every year the debate around the date for our national holiday grows more heated. Let's take a look at some of the...

The story of woke's journey from African-American street slang to politically conservative catchcry is both long and complicated so, for...