Howie: Have you ever worked in an Aussie office and noticed something… different? The boss has a nickname. Meetings feel more like casual chats. And sometimes… swearing is totally fine. If you’re new ...

When I was a teacher, an unfamiliar student approached me in the schoolyard during play lunch, or the mid-morning break. “Is it true you read the dictionary for fun?” he enquired. His response to my ...

Howie: Have you ever been invited to an Aussie party and been told to “bring a plate”? If that sounds strange, you’re not alone. Aussie English can be weird — but there’s always a reason behind it.