In May 2022, New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko made headlines when she mentioned her period in an interview, using the euphemistic expression,...

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

If you have recently witnessed a ceremony (for example: a school assembly, meeting or presentation), the speaker may have delivered an...

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 January 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was a guest commentator on the coverage of the Ashes Series, and caused some controversy...

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...

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

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...

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'....

The ABC produces a series of articles and videos about the English language, often featuring useful metalanguage which appears in the VCE...

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,...