Importance of keeping healthy during VCE VCE may be an important thing in your life at this stage, however that doesn’t mean that you should sacrifice keeping healthy in order to study. Having a good lifestyle balance between studying and exercising is an excellent way to succeed at VCE. Not only is exercising good for… Continue reading Why You Should Stay Healthy During VCE
Month: March 2021
VCE English Language – Obfuscation in Action!
In today’s post, I want to show you a MODERN example of how formal language can be used to obfuscate the truth. And how it can be used in the business context to deflect blame and manipulate the truth. Many organisations don’t really take the direct blame when a mass sacking occurs – rather they… Continue reading VCE English Language – Obfuscation in Action!
How to Teach Soft Skills to Students
What are soft skills and what makes them so important? Soft skills are often also referred to as ‘people skills’ or ‘emotional intelligence’. The term basically refers to a person’s ability to get along well with other people. These are in opposition to ‘hard skills’, which are skills that are easily quantifiable, such as data… Continue reading How to Teach Soft Skills to Students
VCE English Language – Clarity, Expertise & Authority
In my last post, I briefly looked at how formal language can be confusing and manipulative. In my next post, I will look at political correctness, but in today’s today’s I want to briefly look at clarity – and how formal language can, therefore, elevate an author’s credibility and expertise. You’ll often find that formal language… Continue reading VCE English Language – Clarity, Expertise & Authority
The Best Way to Reduce Stress in Year 12
You should read books during Year 12. And no, I’m not just talking about your English books – although you absolutely need to read those too! Making the time to read other books is one of the best decisions you can make: for your school results, creativity, and for general wellbeing. In my very first… Continue reading The Best Way to Reduce Stress in Year 12
Introduction & Examples To Formal Language
Hey all! As we approach the end of Unit 3 AOS 1 (informal language), that means we now approach the start of Unit 3 AOS 2 (formal language). With holidays being one week away, it’s now a good time to do some reflection and self-assessment: What went well this term? What didn’t go so well… Continue reading Introduction & Examples To Formal Language
When Should I Start Studying for Exams in Year 12?
Knowing the right time to start studying for exams is something every dedicated student worries about, and unfortunately, there is no one single answer. However, there are some general guidelines that should definitely help you make the right decision! If you’re in year 11 doing only year 11 subjects; This is your last year before… Continue reading When Should I Start Studying for Exams in Year 12?
What To Do After High School Finishes?
6.32am. I’m awake. Of course, I’m awake, ATARs are released in 28 minutes. 6.41am. I need over a 98 to keep all of my options open… Maybe I shouldn’t have gotten drunk at that 18th in September that one time. 6.45am. I’m resolved to be happy with whatever I get… although I will be disappointed… Continue reading What To Do After High School Finishes?
Male and Female Gender Differences in Language
The Main Gender Differences in Language Part of being successful in Unit 4 AOS 2 is knowing the differences in language between the two genders. In fact, in my opinion, Unit 4 AOS 2 is the shortest AOS and most students comment that the content studied in this AOS has already been learnt before. This… Continue reading Male and Female Gender Differences in Language
VCE English Language – ‘Doggos’ to Replace ‘Dogs’!? What!?
READ MORE HERE: https://nypost.com/2017/12/29/dogs-may-soon-be-called-doggos-per-the-dictionary/ As we begin to head into 2018, I just want to bring to the forefront the idea of informal language and how informal language such as slang can indicate affection and social solidarity in an online context. In particular, I came across an article a few weeks ago on how ‘doggos’ is… Continue reading VCE English Language – ‘Doggos’ to Replace ‘Dogs’!? What!?