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The Language That Refused to Be Lost
Discover the story behind George W. Helon’s English–Gooreng/Gooreng–English Dictionary and his collaboration with Gooreng Gooreng Elders to record and preserve their language. More than a collection of words, the dictionary reflects the connection between language, culture, identity and knowledge across generations.
What an 18-Year-Old Volunteer Learned in a Refugee Camp… and How It Changed the Way She Taught English
How did a volunteer teaching experience in a refugee camp inspire the creation of ESL Reads? In this inspiring story, Lauren shares how her experiences shaped her career in TESOL and led to the development of English readers that better support adolescent and adult English language learners.
A Life Shaped by Language
Discover the story behind The Language People, one of Australia's leading specialist language bookshops. In this article, founder Lyndal Reid reflects on her journey from teaching in Zambia and migrant education in Brisbane to co-founding a bookstore dedicated to supporting English language teachers, TESOL professionals, students, and educators with quality language learning resources.
David Wenham Does ESL
What can a comedy teach us about Australian English? Gail Forrer explores how Spit, starring David Wenham, showcases authentic Australian slang, culture, and communication, making it an entertaining resource for ESL learners and English language teachers.
Sing, Dance and Learn: The Australian Teachers Bringing Magic to ESL ClassroomsÂ
Discover how Australian educators and Urban Lyrebirds founders Carmel Davies and Sharon Duff use music, storytelling, and creativity to transform English language learning. In this edition of Behind the Book, they share the inspiration behind their resources and their passion for helping learners build confidence through Australian English.
Welcome back to the blog!
We are back with new stories, interviews and features. We will take you beyond the shelves and into the world behind the books we sell — introducing the publishers, authors, educators and ideas that can make a real difference to teaching and learning.