We have already looked at some examples of Aboriginal Australian English in the media this year, but there seem to be more popping up...

In 2022, former rugby player and star of 'The Bachelor Australia', Nick Cummins (also known as the 'Honey Badger') has partnered with...

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

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

Do you know the traditional Indigenous name for the land you are standing on? Well, you'd better find out here, because it is becoming...

This article, published in July 2021, discusses how Aboriginal Australian English can be a useful tool in effective health communication....

Every year there is inevitably some celebrity or public figure who says something in the public eye which is viewed as offensive or...

If you have recently witnessed a ceremony (for example: a school assembly, meeting or presentation), the speaker may have delivered an...

There's a new Aussie aviation company in town, and they're called Bonza Airline. Everything about this company is Aussie, right down to...

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...

Hopefully you have already read our post about Australian culture, swearing and taboo language from 2021. Well, get ready for the 2022...

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

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...

Now that our experience of the pandemic is shifting from lockdowns to vaccine targets, its influence on our language is also changing....

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...

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 discusses Prime Minister Scott Morrison's controversial use of the colloquial phrase 'wasn't a particularly flash day' to...