Hey guys, I believe the introduction of this unit coincides perfectly with the upcoming elections for 2016. Australian ‘pollies’ want to relate to us, so what better way to do it than to appeal to Australian cultural values? That will surely be a way to help our politicians to relate socially to the everyday ‘Aussie’.… Continue reading Modern Example of Egalitarianism from Malcolm Turnbull
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Discourse Particle Functions for VCE English Language Students
As the exam is only a couple of weeks away, it’s important that you begin to finalise your knowledge of key content in the study design. One particular area that many students struggle with is discourse particles and their associated functions. This is from Unit 3 AOS 1 (mainly), and if you get an informally… Continue reading Discourse Particle Functions for VCE English Language Students
Political Correctness, Covert Racism & Behaviour
Hey guys! I know this is probably not being released at the best time as you’re all now studying Unit 4 AOS 1, BUT, that doesn’t mean you don’t stop looking for examples for the end of year exams. In fact, when I was in year 12, I was already preparing my final examples/quotes list… Continue reading Political Correctness, Covert Racism & Behaviour
Exam Revision Checklist for VCE English Language Students
To help you with this pathway, I have compiled a list of what I’d recommend you do to help you with thorough EL exam preparation. 1. Finalise your metalanguage definitions list. Without intricate knowledge of the metalanguage required, you will barely pass. You MUST know it. Feel free to download a template to fill out… Continue reading Exam Revision Checklist for VCE English Language Students
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
Understanding Discourse Particles & Associated Functions
As the exam is only a couple of weeks away, it’s important that you begin to finalise your knowledge of key content in the study design. WATCH THE ASSOCIATED YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/wblo0Sk9JJM One particular area that many students struggle with is discourse particles and their associated functions. This is from Unit 3 AOS 1 (mainly),… Continue reading Understanding Discourse Particles & Associated Functions
Checklist for VCE English Language Exam
To help you with this pathway, I have compiled a list of what I’d recommend you do to help you with thorough EL exam preparation. 1. Finalise your metalanguage definitions list. Without intricate knowledge of the metalanguage required, you will barely pass. You MUST know it. Feel free to download a template to fill out… Continue reading Checklist for VCE English Language Exam
Example of Multiculturalism in Australia!
We Never Lamb Alone – Example of Multiculturalism in Australia! As we begin to approach the end of year exam for EL, it’s important that you begin to get together some modern examples for all AOSs (area of studies) to ensure that you have a competitive advantage in the essay section of the exam. As… Continue reading Example of Multiculturalism in Australia!
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