Carmelina Lanza-Volpe – The Language People

28 Aug

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.

14 Aug

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.

03 Aug

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.

30 Jul

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.

17 Jul

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.