Paper One

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Examinations and trials. Lots of words have to be written in a short space of time. How do you deal with the pressure? In this episode we explore a few strategies that will help you keep a cool head when you’re sitting your exams.  

One of the great sadistic joys that a teacher can feel each year is watching students dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge away from their responsibilities as the exam period looms closer and closer.  Where I see most students falter is in their dismal lack of planning for the HSC English trials. The Higher School…

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Section One Paper One can seem like the most daunting section of the HSC but a few steps can go a long way towards improving comprehension in your Higher School Certificate.  

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Dealing with exam nerves is that little thing that everybody experiences and not many people talk about. In this episode we look at why you have exam nerves and how you can work around your biology to still write your best work.  

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Have you been trying to pick a great related text but are stuck trying to figure out exactly how to do it? We examine what key things to look for when looking for a good related work. (Note: Definitely not my most confident but stick in there as there are some nuggets of wisdom).

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Listen to this episode for the ultimate in essay writing body sculpting techniques. Learn what to put in each paragraph and how not to get muddled in tangents and useless information.