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
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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
VCE English Language – Euphemism of the Year?
In today’s post, I want to show you a VERY MODERN example of how euphemism has been used in corporate speak in the media recently and how this ties into its obfuscatory and confusing purpose. First, watch the video here at the top of this page to give you context: http://time.com/4735588/united-airlines-video-overbooked-reaccommodate-oscar-munoz/ To give you some context, I… Continue reading VCE English Language – Euphemism of the Year?
VCE English Language – Obfuscation in Action!
In today’s post, I want to show you a MODERN example of how formal language can be used to obfuscate the truth. And how it can be used in the business context to deflect blame and manipulate the truth. Many organisations don’t really take the direct blame when a mass sacking occurs – rather they… Continue reading VCE English Language – Obfuscation in Action!
VCE English Language – Clarity, Expertise & Authority
In my last post, I briefly looked at how formal language can be confusing and manipulative. In my next post, I will look at political correctness, but in today’s today’s I want to briefly look at clarity – and how formal language can, therefore, elevate an author’s credibility and expertise. You’ll often find that formal language… Continue reading VCE English Language – Clarity, Expertise & Authority
Introduction & Examples To Formal Language
Hey all! As we approach the end of Unit 3 AOS 1 (informal language), that means we now approach the start of Unit 3 AOS 2 (formal language). With holidays being one week away, it’s now a good time to do some reflection and self-assessment: What went well this term? What didn’t go so well… Continue reading Introduction & Examples To Formal Language
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
VCE English Language – ‘Doggos’ to Replace ‘Dogs’!? What!?
READ MORE HERE: https://nypost.com/2017/12/29/dogs-may-soon-be-called-doggos-per-the-dictionary/ As we begin to head into 2018, I just want to bring to the forefront the idea of informal language and how informal language such as slang can indicate affection and social solidarity in an online context. In particular, I came across an article a few weeks ago on how ‘doggos’ is… Continue reading VCE English Language – ‘Doggos’ to Replace ‘Dogs’!? What!?
Increase Your Knowledge by Reverse Engineering Work
VCE English Language – Reverse Engineer Your Work & Increase Your Knowledge! FIRSTLY, WATCH MY VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/ewHdQKpA0S4 In today’s post, I want to express to you how you can reverse engineer your learning and BECOME the teacher/assessor for a brief moment. What I mean by this is that rather than be prescribed set questions by a… Continue reading Increase Your Knowledge by Reverse Engineering Work