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Struth, we’ve lost some cracking words
Whatever happened to Australia's forgotten slang? From “ridgey-didge” and “grouse” to “full up to Dolly's wax”, explore the surprising stories behind old Australian expressions and discover what these colourful words reveal about Australian English, culture and the way language changes over time.
From Refugee Classrooms to Australian Stories: The Clare Harris Journey to Creating English Resources
Discover how EAL/ESL educator and author Clare Harris turned her experience teaching adult migrants and refugees into a passion for creating accessible, engaging Australian English learning resources. From The Book Next Door to Read About Australia, explore her journey and the stories helping learners build language skills and a sense of belonging.
Susan Boyer (1953–2022): A Pioneer in Developing Everyday Australian English Language
Discover how ESL educator Susan Boyer recognised the gap between textbook English and everyday Australian English, inspiring her to create Understanding Everyday Australian and a collection of resources that helped learners understand the language of daily life in Australia.
Unlocking Executive Potential: How Specialized ELT Materials Bridge the Communication Gap for Engineers
Strong technical skills are only part of professional success. Discover how Career Paths: Engineering by Express Publishing helps ESL and ELT educators teach industry-specific English, giving engineering professionals the vocabulary and communication skills they need in the workplace.
Beyond Hola: How Spanish Became a Passport to the World
For Brisbane graduate Maia Craig, learning Spanish became a passport to new cultures, experiences and connections around the world. From language immersion in Latin America and Spain to learning Indonesian through comic books, discover her language-learning journey and practical advice for turning your own interests into powerful tools for learning a new language.
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.