Tag: English
Happy New Year (12)!
Put your best foot forward this year and make the most of your summer reading of your texts!
Envy vs Jealous
I was asked to clarify this a week or two ago, so I thought I’d make a video.
Some advice about dictionaries
I actually have to explain how to use a paper dictionary to about half of my students, so why not put it in a video?
I hope that was helpful!
~Shirlaine
Word of the week: fanatic
From Oxford Dictionaries:
A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause:
Some general tips for Term 3
Here’s a short video about some general tips for Term 3.
Hope you found that helpful!
~Shirlaine
Word of the week: Ponder
From Oxford Dictionaries:
Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
So you didn’t do well in your SAC?
It sucks.
You’ve put in work and effort and you didn’t deserve the terrible mark you got. Continue reading “So you didn’t do well in your SAC?”
How to find a good tutor
Finding a good tutor can be a bit of gamble: a good ATAR doesn’t automatically translate into a good tutor, going to a ‘good’ school also guarantees very little. So what can you do as a student/parent? Continue reading “How to find a good tutor”
How to revise for your English/EAL exam
The English/EAL exam is always a bit tricky to prepare for because, well, how to you study a skill? Continue reading “How to revise for your English/EAL exam”
