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

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

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

The English language can be understood by speakers who live centuries apart, suggesting that its core vocabulary and grammar has remained...

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

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'....

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,...

We have already discussed the pandemic's continued effect on our language in 2021, including the coining of the term 'vaxxie': See...

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

Some brands use linguistic innovation and creativity to present an image of playfulness to their customers, or to make their products...

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...

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

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...

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

This article from September 2020 discusses how Dictionary.com must adapt its entries for certain words due to the constant changes...

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...