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

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

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

The YouTube channel Evolve Indigenous Cultural Awareness creates educational videos about Indigenous culture, including some related to...

The 'end of financial year' is commonly known in financial circles by the acronym 'EOFY', and is a popular time of year for financial...

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

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 March 2022, legendary Aussie cricketer Shane 'Warnie' Warne passed away suddenly. Shortly following his death, Victorian Premier...

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...

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

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'....

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...