Exam anxiety is an issue so many students deal with. People experience this at different levels: some students deal with nervousness before assessments, but are not incapacitated by this, while others experience much higher anxiety and find themselves dealing with extreme fear or panic in exam situations. Of course, it might be impossible to totally… Continue reading How to Reduce Exam Anxiety
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Comparing Australian English to American and British Englishes
This article will discuss some of the key characteristics of Australian English, as compared to other Englishes from around the world. American English: One key distinction between Australian English and American English in terms of orthography (spelling) is the use of, ‘s,’ as opposed to, ‘z.’ For example, in America, words such as, ‘specialise,’ ‘authorise,’… Continue reading Comparing Australian English to American and British Englishes
How to Speed Read
What is one thing you could do that would help you in any subject? What’s a simple strategy that could improve your speed in tests, and as a consequence, your results? Learn to speed read. Speed reading is an underrated skill which allows you to get through content at a much quicker pace. Think of… Continue reading How to Speed Read
Coherence and Dealing with the Coronavirus
This article will firstly discuss coherence, which is a key discourse feature that is especially important for your study of formal language (Area of Study 2), and will then address the elephant in the room, which is the current pandemic caused by the Novel Coronavirus. COHERENCE: Firstly, I will discuss coherence. Understanding coherence will not… Continue reading Coherence and Dealing with the Coronavirus
An Introduction to the Analytical Commentary
Hey guys, here is my second article for January. Hopefully you are enjoying your holidays and are feeling fresh for when school resumes in a couple of weeks. This article will focus on the analytical commentary, which a lot of schools do not teach in year 11 so it is a style of writing that… Continue reading An Introduction to the Analytical Commentary
How to Study Smarter and Not Harder!
Over the course of Year 12, you are going to be spending a lot of time studying. It can be difficult, however, to know how to get the most out of this time. In this article, I’m going to outline some of the tips and tricks I have learnt in my (extensive) time studying. Tip… Continue reading How to Study Smarter and Not Harder!
AFTER ATAR – University Enquiries
University. It must seem like such a strange and weird place to you right now. There must be so many questions going through your head; Which university? What course? What about payment? And the list is endless. I must admit, it is a very daunting process. But don’t you fret because I am here to… Continue reading AFTER ATAR – University Enquiries
AFTER ATAR – Finding the Best Fit at University
So you’re finally finished with high school and ready to move on to university. Well, the next couple of months are going to be filled with excitement. The most important thing you need to do now is finding a study plan that suits your needs. Each university offers flexible study options to accommodate each individual’s… Continue reading AFTER ATAR – Finding the Best Fit at University
Exam Date and Essay Structures
Hello everyone, here is my article for July, which will discuss structuring your essays. Essays are the most common way that Unit 4 is assessed, and section C of your exam is also an essay, which is worth 40% of your mark for the exam (30 marks out of 75). Before discussing essays, I would… Continue reading Exam Date and Essay Structures
Australian English in the Media – Identify Features!
Hi everyone! In today’s article, I want to look at an example of Australian English in action and how you can identify features within this text. How will this help you in your upcoming SACs this term? Well, if you know WHY Australian English is the way it is, then you can easily identify features… Continue reading Australian English in the Media – Identify Features!