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

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...

Language reveals a great deal about a person's values and attitudes towards certain groups in society, and this is commonly seen in...

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

The attached document is a 'guide to inclusive language' published by RMIT University. It contains a range of linguistic examples and...

Songs which represent institutions will often undergo lyrical amendments if the language used in the lyrics is no longer deemed to be in...

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

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

'Honorifics' are the titles we use to address people in formal language, including: Mr, Ms, Mrs, Dr, Sir, Your Honour, etc. They can be...

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has a track record of using informal language to appeal to the younger voters in his audience and to craft...

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...

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...

The following article discusses how words can fall out of use in English, particularly when their function can be fulfilled by a similar...

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'....

Every year, many language-related organisations release their 'Word of the Year' selections. These choices generally reflect trends or...

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...