Blog Archives - The Language People

24 Sep

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.

04 Sep

Blog, From the Shelf

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.

28 Aug

Blog, Our Language People

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

Behind the Book, Blog

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

Behind the Book, Blog

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.