Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think Published: January 8 ... Aussies grew nervous at the idea of American culture barging in.

This article explores how Aussie slang and idioms reflect national identity and challenge traditional ideas of what counts as “English”. From “larrikin” to “dinkum”, this is the tale ...

Aussie words and idioms then provide a great entry point into Australian culture and values. Some might fear that by teaching Aussie slang, we reinforce old fashioned, even racist or sexist ...

Dudes, dudines and dudettes of Australia, we need to talk about border security. Our long-time frenemies—the Americans (hey bae!)—seem to be taking over our English.