Australian Linguistic Society
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The Australian Linguistic Society supports the scientific study of language in Australia. We promote linguistics research, teaching and outreach. Hop on board!
Website Link: als.asn.au
Website Link: als.asn.au
Day 1 of #ALS2025 so nice to see familiar faces again and meet new colleagues!!
Good conversations, great energy, and a fantastic start to the conference.😊
Good conversations, great energy, and a fantastic start to the conference.😊
December 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Day 1 of #ALS2025 so nice to see familiar faces again and meet new colleagues!!
Good conversations, great energy, and a fantastic start to the conference.😊
Good conversations, great energy, and a fantastic start to the conference.😊
Loved the energy at the #ALS2025 pre-conference masterclasses! We covered dictogloss, complex verbal constructions, contact-stimulated lexical and grammatical development, a clear BayesVarbrul session on multivariable analysis, among others. So much great learning today!
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Loved the energy at the #ALS2025 pre-conference masterclasses! We covered dictogloss, complex verbal constructions, contact-stimulated lexical and grammatical development, a clear BayesVarbrul session on multivariable analysis, among others. So much great learning today!
Registration closes this Friday! Don’t miss your chance to attend ALS this year and take part in our exciting line-up of programmes.
#ALS2025
#ALS2025
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Registration closes this Friday! Don’t miss your chance to attend ALS this year and take part in our exciting line-up of programmes.
#ALS2025
#ALS2025
The 8th Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025 is happening THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss out on a fantastic line-up of talks and speakers. Check out the programme here: sites.google.com/view/auseng/...
November 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The 8th Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025 is happening THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss out on a fantastic line-up of talks and speakers. Check out the programme here: sites.google.com/view/auseng/...
One week left to grab early bird rates! Check out the table for pricing details or visit our website to register today!
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
One week left to grab early bird rates! Check out the table for pricing details or visit our website to register today!
Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.
Call for Papers
Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025
Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.
Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.
#ALS2025
Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025
Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.
Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.
#ALS2025
September 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Call for Papers
Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025
Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.
Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.
#ALS2025
Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025
Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.
Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.
#ALS2025
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July 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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An analysis of 16 Australian TV series (2012-2021) featuring Aboriginal characters and creatives explores how language is used to represent Aboriginal English, cultures, racism, and colonization. It offers insights often missing from mainstream media.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL
June 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
An analysis of 16 Australian TV series (2012-2021) featuring Aboriginal characters and creatives explores how language is used to represent Aboriginal English, cultures, racism, and colonization. It offers insights often missing from mainstream media.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL
A new study on earthquake narratives from NZ and Nepal reveals fascinating differences in how people use onomatopoeia and/or gestures. This shows how understanding multimodal descriptions is key to grasping the shared sensory experience of a story.
Read it here: shorturl.at/lHHCC
#AJL #Gestures
Read it here: shorturl.at/lHHCC
#AJL #Gestures
June 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
A new study on earthquake narratives from NZ and Nepal reveals fascinating differences in how people use onomatopoeia and/or gestures. This shows how understanding multimodal descriptions is key to grasping the shared sensory experience of a story.
Read it here: shorturl.at/lHHCC
#AJL #Gestures
Read it here: shorturl.at/lHHCC
#AJL #Gestures
Abstract submission deadline extended!
We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.
Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025
#ALS2025
We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.
Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025
#ALS2025
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Abstract submission deadline extended!
We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.
Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025
#ALS2025
We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.
Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025
#ALS2025
If you're working on linguistics / applied linguistics research, check out the research grants, scholarships and prizes, and publication support and conference attendance support on offer here: als.asn.au/Research-Gra...
Apply now!
Apply now!
May 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
If you're working on linguistics / applied linguistics research, check out the research grants, scholarships and prizes, and publication support and conference attendance support on offer here: als.asn.au/Research-Gra...
Apply now!
Apply now!
Submit your abstracts for papers if you're presenting at the Annual Conference of the Australian Linguistic Society held at Griffith University (Gold Coast) from 2-5 December 2025!
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2025
Find out more: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2025
Find out more: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
May 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Submit your abstracts for papers if you're presenting at the Annual Conference of the Australian Linguistic Society held at Griffith University (Gold Coast) from 2-5 December 2025!
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2025
Find out more: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2025
Find out more: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
If you're working on linguistics and culture of Australian Aboriginal people, the Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid are now open.
Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)
Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/
Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)
Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/
May 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM
If you're working on linguistics and culture of Australian Aboriginal people, the Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid are now open.
Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)
Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/
Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)
Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/
The ALS Conference is held at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD, from 2 to 5 December 2025. We invite proposals for masterclasses and themed sessions at the conference.
Submit to: conf@als.asn.au by 1 May 2025
Decisions: 15 May 2025
Details: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Submit to: conf@als.asn.au by 1 May 2025
Decisions: 15 May 2025
Details: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The ALS Conference is held at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD, from 2 to 5 December 2025. We invite proposals for masterclasses and themed sessions at the conference.
Submit to: conf@als.asn.au by 1 May 2025
Decisions: 15 May 2025
Details: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Submit to: conf@als.asn.au by 1 May 2025
Decisions: 15 May 2025
Details: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Funded PhD opportunity at the University of Queensland!
The project, “A universal aphasia battery for assessing language disorders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who speak traditional languages and creoles", is supported by an NHMRC grant,
Find out here: lnkd.in/gDpXBwkv
The project, “A universal aphasia battery for assessing language disorders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who speak traditional languages and creoles", is supported by an NHMRC grant,
Find out here: lnkd.in/gDpXBwkv
March 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Funded PhD opportunity at the University of Queensland!
The project, “A universal aphasia battery for assessing language disorders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who speak traditional languages and creoles", is supported by an NHMRC grant,
Find out here: lnkd.in/gDpXBwkv
The project, “A universal aphasia battery for assessing language disorders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who speak traditional languages and creoles", is supported by an NHMRC grant,
Find out here: lnkd.in/gDpXBwkv
Why do some slang words stick while others fade? Most are fleeting (“barnacles” for spectacles), some go mainstream (“patter” for talk), but a few stay fashionable (“croak” for die).
Read Burridge (2024) to find out more: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEng
Read Burridge (2024) to find out more: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEng
February 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Why do some slang words stick while others fade? Most are fleeting (“barnacles” for spectacles), some go mainstream (“patter” for talk), but a few stay fashionable (“croak” for die).
Read Burridge (2024) to find out more: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEng
Read Burridge (2024) to find out more: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEng
📣PSA: The Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative is seeking a language manager via SEEK.
View the job opening here: www.seek.com.au/Languages-Ma...
View the job opening here: www.seek.com.au/Languages-Ma...
February 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
📣PSA: The Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative is seeking a language manager via SEEK.
View the job opening here: www.seek.com.au/Languages-Ma...
View the job opening here: www.seek.com.au/Languages-Ma...
Featured in the special edition of Australian Journal of Linguistics, From "people's poetry" to "dustbin language": Slang in Australian English, read more about the progress of 'tucker' in Australian English by Clews (2025) here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEng
#AJL #AusEng
January 31, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Featured in the special edition of Australian Journal of Linguistics, From "people's poetry" to "dustbin language": Slang in Australian English, read more about the progress of 'tucker' in Australian English by Clews (2025) here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEng
#AJL #AusEng
Apply for accreditation with the Australian Linguistic Society to become an Accredited Linguist! Accredited Linguists are entitled to use the post-nominal ALing.
Find out more here: www.als.asn.au/Accreditatio...
Find out more here: www.als.asn.au/Accreditatio...
January 31, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Apply for accreditation with the Australian Linguistic Society to become an Accredited Linguist! Accredited Linguists are entitled to use the post-nominal ALing.
Find out more here: www.als.asn.au/Accreditatio...
Find out more here: www.als.asn.au/Accreditatio...
Already a member of ALS? Renew your membership with us! If you haven't, join us now! ALS members enjoy a myriad of benefits (e.g. free subscription to the Australian Journal of Linguistics, membership rates at ALS conferences, etc.)
For more info: www.als.asn.au/Membership/J...
For more info: www.als.asn.au/Membership/J...
January 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Already a member of ALS? Renew your membership with us! If you haven't, join us now! ALS members enjoy a myriad of benefits (e.g. free subscription to the Australian Journal of Linguistics, membership rates at ALS conferences, etc.)
For more info: www.als.asn.au/Membership/J...
For more info: www.als.asn.au/Membership/J...
🎉The 2024 Rodney Huddleston Prize goes to Ilana Mushin, Joe Blythe, Josua Dahmen, Caroline de Dear, Rod Gardner, Francesco Possemato, and Lesley Stirling for their article "Towards an Interactional Grammar of Interjections" published in the AJL.
See: tinyurl.com/jua455wk
#AJL
See: tinyurl.com/jua455wk
#AJL
January 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🎉The 2024 Rodney Huddleston Prize goes to Ilana Mushin, Joe Blythe, Josua Dahmen, Caroline de Dear, Rod Gardner, Francesco Possemato, and Lesley Stirling for their article "Towards an Interactional Grammar of Interjections" published in the AJL.
See: tinyurl.com/jua455wk
#AJL
See: tinyurl.com/jua455wk
#AJL
Euphemisms in the Japanese culture and language are often interwoven with values of indirectness, politeness and harmony. Sakaba and Habib's (2024) explore euphemistic verbs for Japanese shinu 死ぬ ‘die’ using corpus analysis and NSM here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL
#AJL
January 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Euphemisms in the Japanese culture and language are often interwoven with values of indirectness, politeness and harmony. Sakaba and Habib's (2024) explore euphemistic verbs for Japanese shinu 死ぬ ‘die’ using corpus analysis and NSM here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL
#AJL
PSA: We are now on LinkedIn! Join us there if you are on the platform too!
Link: www.linkedin.com/in/australian-linguistic-society-64bba7337
Link: www.linkedin.com/in/australian-linguistic-society-64bba7337
December 17, 2024 at 12:23 AM
PSA: We are now on LinkedIn! Join us there if you are on the platform too!
Link: www.linkedin.com/in/australian-linguistic-society-64bba7337
Link: www.linkedin.com/in/australian-linguistic-society-64bba7337
Slang terms see change through generations, but some of them stand the test of time. Which Australian slang terms are still used by young people today, and which terms are out of fashion?
Read Hughes (2024):
doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEnglish
Read Hughes (2024):
doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEnglish
December 16, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Slang terms see change through generations, but some of them stand the test of time. Which Australian slang terms are still used by young people today, and which terms are out of fashion?
Read Hughes (2024):
doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEnglish
Read Hughes (2024):
doi.org/10.1080/0726...
#AJL #AusEnglish