Language Specialist - Keynote Speaker - Pop Culture Historian - Teacher of French, Indigenous, & Constructed Languages

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Stuart is a graduate of Flinders University in South Australia with a Bachelor of Languages Degree, an Honours Degree Bachelor of Arts, (languages and linguistics) and a Master of Language Studies Degree.

Stuart is pictured here with his thesis investigations of la bande dessinée franco-belge, specifically, the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in the early adventures of Tintin, his creator, period children's stories, and comic book literature

Keep up to date with the progress of Stuart's exciting bilingual storybook adventure, The Adventures of Paris and Freddie. Set for release in 2024!

Stuart's philosophy is if you think you know it all, you know very little! Click through to view Stuart's recent language teaching conference workshop certificates!Click through to Stuart's page on the Klingon Language Wiki!

Click through to read Stuart's article about teaching a second language class containing true and false beginners. What tasks would you utilise to keep the latter challenged without overwhelming the former?

Stuart is a financial member of the Modern Language Teachers Association of South Australia.

Stuart's Indigenous Linguistic Program received a nomination for the 2023 Reconciliation Awards in Educaton!

Click here to read an article about Stuart's thesis research tour of the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe!

Stuart can be booked as a keynote speaker at your event via this website.

Stuart is most appreciative of his supporter, JSA Accounting Reynella.

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Thursday

Sep142023

Warp speed ahead!

Stu Blair

I continue working on my book projects, The Adventures of Paris and Freddie, an exciting bilingual storybook adventure in French and English set in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, including Auslan, Australian sign language.

With the production of The Adventures of Paris and Freddie well underway, it's time to introduce some of our leading characters in the first story!

Click through to the Paris and Freddie Facebook Page!

Special thanks to illustrator, Jo Hassam from joannahassam.art for bringing the crew to life!

Click through to the Adventures of Paris and Freddie Facebook Page to learn more about Paris, Freddie, and her groovy cosplay crew!

The Adventures of Paris and Freddie launches in 2024!

A second book project is an extension of my thesis investigations of the creator of Tintin and the controversy surrounding his life and career during the Second World War and the context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in Franco-Belgian comic book literature and children's stories.

I'm presenting excerpts of my thesis investigations and book projects during my winter speaking tour for schools and literary events!

Stay tuned!

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Wednesday

Dec072022

A vibrant linguistic presentation at State Library of South Australia

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I had a great time with the audience discussing the use of language in science fiction and fantasy literature.

I delved into language root stems and etymology during the Q & A session post-presentation with a most-receptive and enthusiastic audience!

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Tuesday

Sep062022

A fantastic exhibition opening!

Stu Blair

The greater Adelaide community of pop culture enthusiasts turned out in their droves to visit my World Comic Book Linguistics exhibition at The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair on October 3!

The exhibition presented visitors with an investigation of the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in early comic book literature and children's stories.

During the event, I discussed with language teaching professionals the use of the comic book as a communication medium in the second language classroom. Specifically, a new language teaching class I created and launched at the School of Languages Languages Alive Holiday Program in July!

I look forward to the next stages of my national speaking tour later this month!

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