Kelly Higgins-Devine

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Kelly Higgins-Devine

Did you know that verbs aren’t just single words? Some verbs come in sets of two or three words. They call these phrasal verbs. There are THOUSANDS in the English language and you will likely use them more often than you realise! Although we are told in school not to use 'get', it is hugely common. In fact! 'Get' is the 6th most common verb in English, for example, 'get up', 'get in' and 'get through' are all phrasal verbs.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kelly Higgins-Devine

English is the most widely-spoken language in the world, having the distinct status of being the official language of multiple countries. However, there are many varieties of the language with different accents and dialects, all diverse and beautiful. There is also a tendency for people to mix English with their local lingo to form a hybrid variety of English language that is as colourful as the culture in that country.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kelly Higgins-Devine

Australians are notorious for their love of sport with many agreeing that sport plays a significant role in shaping Aussie culture. With Footy season upon us... do our footy codes have a particular language? And what are the nuances from code to code? On this episode, the Lord of Language, Roly Sussex is joined by the King of the Codes - John Manning!

Jun 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kenji Sato |Kelly Higgins-Devine

In short: The gap between the regulation of tracking devices and their use by domestic abusers is widening. A report released this week found nearly 40 per cent of customers who bought trackers from spy stores and private investigators were known to police.  What's next? In Queensland the government is considering the recommendations of the Queensland Law Reform Commission. Grant Killen often receives phone calls from women who cannot help shake the feeling they are being watched.

May 15, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kenji Sato |Kelly Higgins-Devine |Steve Austin

In short: International students make up the largest single source of income for many universities, excluding government grants. Group of Eight universities warn the federal government's proposed cap on international students may damage the sector. What's next? Australia's Treasurer says the government will negotiate arrangements to allow universities to continue accepting international students.