As we have discussed many times this year, language is always changing. One of the most interesting changes currently happening across...

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

We have previously discussed some examples of regional variation in Australian English. Here are some more examples of regional variation...

The following articles discuss attitudes towards politically correct language in Australian society. ABC News - Australians say...

Activity: Read the Reddit post below featuring a 'Gen Z translation' of an excerpt from the first Harry Potter book. Discuss the lexical...

You may be familiar with the slang collocation 'glow up' (popular in 2020) meaning 'to undergo a physical transformation for the better'....

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

Noodle the pug has taken TikTok by storm, and is even inspiring some linguistic creativity! If you're not up to date with Noodle's fame,...

Linguistic changes generally reflect changes taking place in wider society, and this has certainly been the case in the sporting world...

Change is inevitable in any living language, and English's global dominance has made it particularly susceptible to such natural...

These resources are a starting point for learning about different ethnolect varieties in Australian English. Students should not use...

The internet is a natural breeding ground for all kinds of creative language use. In some cases, linguistic innovation serves a specific...

These articles discuss how emoji can serve a variety of communicative functions, illustrate generational differences in language use, and...

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...

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...

Adjective 'deadly' and common noun 'mob' are both frequently used in Aboriginal Australian English and have become recognisable markers...

If you're an Australian politician, you haven't really made it until you've got a nickname. The examples below explore the purposes of...

These articles both make reference to the rise in linguistic creativity among Australians when referring to the Covid-19 vaccination....

In this tweet from August 2021, Adelaide footballer Cam Ellis-Yolmen congratulates fellow Indigenous player Eddie Betts on his 350th game...