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

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

Below are several general resources you can use to give you a good introduction to Australian English. JSTOR Daily - Small poppy...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

Is it true that swearing in public is more accepted in Australia than in other countries? The following examples explore Australian...

Preferred terminology around disability can be difficult to navigate, especially given that even people with disabilities disagree about...