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

Social Purpose & Function in VCE English Language

Difference Between Social Purpose and Function in VCE English Language! In this article, I will aim to demystify both ‘social purpose’ and ‘function’ in VCE English Language, with both terms causing some confusion amongst English Language students. Some teachers have been saying that they’re the same thing, while others say they’re completing different. When I… Continue reading Social Purpose & Function in VCE English Language

What Is Context & Why Does It Matter?

In this article, I am going to be demystifying the term ‘context’… it seems to be thrown around a lot with students in VCE English Language and it seems that many students don’t understand this crucial concept underlying all of our communications. It’s very important you understand what context means simply because it could be… Continue reading What Is Context & Why Does It Matter?

Informal Language: Understanding Phonology & Syntax

This is it, guys – school is now officially back from everyone and it’s now time to develop those GOOD habits throughout all of 2016. Part of these good habits includes thoroughly understanding terms and how they can be applied to texts at the CONCEPTUAL LEVEL. What do I mean by this? I mean not just… Continue reading Informal Language: Understanding Phonology & Syntax

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!