Season 1

Aussie English can sound strange, even insulting to the untrained ear. But beneath the banter lies a tradition of humour, equality and identity. Dr Howie explores how Aussies use jokes as social glue, and how migration shapes the evolution of slangs.

From habits to hospitality, the language of home life shows how Aussies connect. Dr Howie Manns unpacks how migrant voices helped shape a more inclusive way of speaking.

Dr Howie Manns explores the cultural meaning behind common food and drink slangs. He reveals how migrant influence has shaped everything from what we eat to how we talk about it.

Aussie work slang sounds casual, but it's rooted in fairness and history. Dr Howie Manns reveals how Australians talk and work together in uniquely Aussie ways.

Dr Howie Manns explores how slang tied to sport and recreation captures a shared sense of community, identity and change. Whether it's backyard cricket or stadium footy, the words Aussies use reveal who they are and who they are becoming.