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

In 2022, former rugby player and star of 'The Bachelor Australia', Nick Cummins (also known as the 'Honey Badger') has partnered with...

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...

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

The 2022 Australian federal election has come and gone in May this year, so let's look back at some examples of language use by and about...

Being laidback and having a laugh are both hallmarks of the Australian cultural identity, but there are times when this relaxed attitude...

There's a new Aussie aviation company in town, and they're called Bonza Airline. Everything about this company is Aussie, right down to...

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 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...

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...

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...