English is an official language in 83 countries around the world as of 2019. And it’s spoken even more widely than that! The vast spread of the language is accompanied by a range of accents and dialects – all of which make the language more complex and difficult to learn for a non-native speaker. When… Continue reading Different Types of English Accents
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How to Make Notes in Year 12 to Achieve a High ATAR!
Notes are an inherent part of the VCE culture and are something which all students should aim to make during their VCE. However, there are effective and ineffective ways of making notes, and in this section, we are going to cover some of the ways you can make your notes. Again, these are just suggestions… Continue reading How to Make Notes in Year 12 to Achieve a High ATAR!
How NOT to Study in Year 12!
People tend to focus on effective study techniques and not so much on ineffective study techniques. In this section, we are going to look at some ineffective study techniques and some of the ways we can correct this. 1. Studying with friends – studying with friends is not always a bad idea, however, it is… Continue reading How NOT to Study in Year 12!
Common ATAR Myths for Year 12 Students!
1. Doing subjects that scale a lot e.g. VCE Specialist Maths will ensure that I get a high ATAR: This is incorrect. Picking your subjects purely based on how much it scales by will not guarantee you a high ATAR. In fact, it can work against you. Unless you are really good at Specialist Maths… Continue reading Common ATAR Myths for Year 12 Students!
How To Take Notes To Maximise Success
Year 11 and 12 subjects often focus very heavily on content, but rarely upon the methods of learning and consolidating memory. To efficiently learn everything that you need to know, you need to focus on every part of the learning process. Notes you take in class are most likely your best resource, but so many… Continue reading How To Take Notes To Maximise Success
How to Help Your Child Plan Their Future!
If you’re reading this article, you are probably the parent of a child who is struggling to figure out what to do after finishing school. Perhaps they’re in the earlier years of high school and are still tossing up their options. Or maybe they have just finished year 12 and are feeling the urgency and… Continue reading How to Help Your Child Plan Their Future!
Facebook Groups for Learnmate HSC Tutors
The benefits include: 1. Share resources between current tutors of the same subject group. 2. Discuss specific advice for teaching techniques in HSC. 3. Discuss key concepts in HSC, and discuss updates to the study design. 4. Discuss physical in-person meetups with other Learnmate tutors. 5. Any other relevant discussions peculiar to HSC. When prompted,… Continue reading Facebook Groups for Learnmate HSC Tutors
How To Know When To Get Help
It can be hard to know whether to get a tutor or not. There are a range of factors to consider when it comes to deciding whether or not you need help. Obviously, we think tutoring is great – we’re a tutoring agency! But tutoring can be whatever you want to make of it,… Continue reading How To Know When To Get Help
Guide on the Best Way to Learn a Language
Learning a new language can be loads of fun! Not to mention the range of proven benefits individuals can acquire in the process. This includes improved memory, increased attention span, better cognitive abilities and better decision-making skills just to name a few. Below is a guide of the most important steps students should follow when… Continue reading Guide on the Best Way to Learn a Language
How to Find The Best Tutors – What to Look For In A Tutor!
So you’ve decided you need a tutor. Great choice! Tutors can help you catch up when you’re falling behind, or propel you into excellence if you’re aiming high. Ultimately though, every tutor is different and reading profile after profile can be overwhelming. Here are 4 tips to help you find the best tutor for you.… Continue reading How to Find The Best Tutors – What to Look For In A Tutor!