It’s not only how much you study that matters: where you study is almost as important. Where you choose to study can make or break your levels of efficiency. Sometimes, working at home or at school is just too distracting – seek out somewhere else. Whether it be for solo study, study with friends, or… Continue reading Finding the Right Places to Study
Category: VCE
How Do Uni Open Days Work?
University open days are available to all members of the public, and as students looking to get into a university after school, you should take advantage of these days during the year to get all the information you need. On these days a plethora of information is provided about courses, student life, and student services… Continue reading How Do Uni Open Days Work?
Detailed Analysis of Public Language
MAKE SURE YOU VIEW THE VIDEO FOR THIS TEXT HERE: https://youtu.be/eH_RizXnk1g In today’s article, I will be looking at a letter I received in my mail recently and analysing it in terms of its formality and social purpose. To give you context, this letter was sent by OC Energy, the company who supplies electricity to… Continue reading Detailed Analysis of Public Language
Discussion and Examples of Language Varying to Reflect Identity
Hey guys, here is my September article. This article discusses Unit 4, Area of Study 2, which is individual and group identity. This article will focus on the variation of language across various social groups, as well as discussing examples of where language is used to reflect individual and group identities. Firstly, variation across social… Continue reading Discussion and Examples of Language Varying to Reflect Identity
Answer These Questions to Find Out Which Food You Are
Are you sweet or savoury? Take this quiz to find out… Question 1: What are you like at school? The one who says they didn’t study, but gets A+ on every test Laid-back Pretty average The hard worker – aiming high! Just a classic procrastinator Question 2: How often do you study? Oh, every now… Continue reading Answer These Questions to Find Out Which Food You Are
The Main Generational Differences in Language
You can find the associated video here (which I recommend you watch): https://youtu.be/UADlQQcgZQk Differences between the generations can be marked variously by numerous linguistic features, which collectively function as in-group recognition devices. In fact, according to Professor Clive Upton from the University of Leeds in the UK, “it [teen language] is quite clearly the way they… Continue reading The Main Generational Differences in Language
Become a Successful Tutor in Australia: In-Person & Online
Becoming a successful tutor isn’t all that difficult provided you’re willing to put in the work to see results for yourself and your students. Becoming a successful tutor requires two facets: the practical skill of teaching, and the marketing aspect of your occupation. Oftentimes, many tutors forget about the latter aspect above. Marketing seems all… Continue reading Become a Successful Tutor in Australia: In-Person & Online
How Much Should I Pay a Tutor?
How much should you pay a tutor? For those who are unaccustomed to getting tutoring, it can be tricky to know how much you should be aiming to pay a tutor. This article will break down the average prices for tutoring and some of the traps which could await you if you are less informed.… Continue reading How Much Should I Pay a Tutor?
Some Modern Examples for Unit 4 AOS 1! TAKE A LOOK :)
Hi everyone! It’s important to note that so many great examples will just appear in your newsfeed on Facebook or Instagram! I would recommend ‘liking’ the Herald Sun and The Age Facebook Pages to ensure that you are displayed the relevant articles and posts in your newsfeeds. Over the past 2 weeks, I have come… Continue reading Some Modern Examples for Unit 4 AOS 1! TAKE A LOOK 🙂
Analytical Commentary Introductions in VCE English Language
In this article, I’ll be looking at WHAT to include and HOW to write an introduction in analytical commentaries. Many students seem to struggle with the AC section due to how much students need to write and how little time they have. The key to succeeding in this assessable area is to practice, practice and… Continue reading Analytical Commentary Introductions in VCE English Language