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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 2025!

Stuart, an industry leader, actively participates in language and linguistics conferences and workshops to discover new techniques for teaching. Click to see Stuart's recent language teaching professional development conference workshop certificates!

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.

 

Monday
Apr142025

The first quarter of the year has been incredible, and I’m just getting warmed up!

What an inspiring experience presenting Language in Action™ to passionate educators and leaders at Canberra’s Educational Directorate!

 

It was a delight sharing this dynamic new pedagogy—where sequential art, language meditation, drama, and improvisation combine to ignite language learning in fresh and transformative ways.

Through interactive masterclasses, we explored how comics, storytelling, and embodied learning can reframe classrooms into immersive, student-centred spaces.

The enthusiasm and curiosity from Canberra’s language teachers and education professionals were energising.

Thank you to Event Organiser Prue Roveta from the Modern Language Teachers Association of the A.C.T. for the warm welcome and opportunity to contribute to your professional learning event and for the excellent selection of images showcasing each presentation!

Special thanks to the Modern Language Teachers Association of the A.C.T. for flying me to our nation's capital to present at their event!

 

A fantastic exhibition opening! 

What a brilliant day at the Adelaide Comic Convention and Toy Fair on April 13!

My exhibition, blending comics and storybooks in language education, was a real hit—sparking fantastic conversations with university lecturers and school teachers alike. 

It was exciting to share my Language in Action pedagogy and see such enthusiasm for visual storytelling in language learning. 

The exhibition offered valuable scholarly insights into multimodal literacy, cognitive engagement, and narrative-based learning. Language in Action continues to draw attention for its innovative integration of comics, drama, and improvisation to enhance linguistic competence, cultural awareness, and learner motivation in second-language classrooms. A true fusion of creativity and education!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by—your interest made the event a huge success!

I look forward to the next stages of my linguistics speaking tour at teaching association professional learning events in Canberra and New South Wales!

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