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

This article from April 2022 explores the etiquette around texting as a form of communication, including how different generations...

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

In March 2022, legendary Aussie cricketer Shane 'Warnie' Warne passed away suddenly. Shortly following his death, Victorian Premier...

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...

The Conversation - Swearing: attempts to ban it are a waste of time Activity: Read the article entitled ‘Swearing: attempts to ban it are...

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

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

Consider the following questions before reading the resources below: a) What conventions* have you been taught to follow when composing...

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...