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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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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