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VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« on: August 02, 2018, 10:30:59 am »
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VCE CHINESE SL & SLA Q&A THREAD

What is this thread for?
If you have general questions about the VCE Chinese SL & SLA course or how to improve in certain areas, this is the place to ask! 👌


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Everyone is welcome to contribute; even if you're unsure of yourself, providing different perspectives is incredibly valuable.

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2018, 09:14:31 pm »
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Are there any VCE Chinese SL/SLA Unit 1/2 Books? (Just for VCE)?
Like Cambridge Specialist Math 1/2 3/4 books?
Anyone know? And should schools be using them?

Thanks

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2018, 09:19:59 pm »
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Are there any VCE Chinese SL/SLA Unit 1/2 Books? (Just for VCE)?
Like Cambridge Specialist Math 1/2 3/4 books?
Anyone know? And should schools be using them?

Thanks

I have a chinese SL unit 1/2 book that’s written by xjs chinese school for their students.
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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2018, 09:26:02 pm »
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I have a chinese SL unit 1/2 book that’s written by xjs chinese school for their students.
oo So it's like an actual textbook with a workbook that actually says Unit 1/2 on it?

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2018, 09:37:35 pm »
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oo So it's like an actual textbook with a workbook that actually says Unit 1/2 on it?

Yea

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2018, 09:42:43 pm »
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Yea
Ok and what year level was that at XJS?
I'm doing Year 11 at XJS so do you think I will receive that book?
(one after VCE prep)

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2018, 09:44:41 pm »
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Ok and what year level was that at XJS?
I'm doing Year 11 at XJS so do you think I will receive that book?
(one after VCE prep)

It’s for Year 11, and since ur doing Year 11, then you should receive it.

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2018, 09:46:09 pm »
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It’s for Year 11, and since ur doing Year 11, then you should receive it.
Ok thanks! And last one, Did you find it at any use? Unsure if you've completed 3/4 or not but if so, was it any helpful? And did it impact your performance?

Sorry for all these questions ^.^

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2018, 09:59:48 pm »
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Ok thanks! And last one, Did you find it at any use? Unsure if you've completed 3/4 or not but if so, was it any helpful? And did it impact your performance?

Sorry for all these questions ^.^

The book is good for increasing ur vocaubulary, as there’s 15 writing pieces(of different writing styles) in it, with some complex vocabulary at times. I’m completing chinese Sl unit 3/4 next year so I wouldn’t be able to answer the next few questions.


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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2018, 10:13:13 pm »
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The book is good for increasing ur vocaubulary, as there’s 15 writing pieces(of different writing styles) in it, with some complex vocabulary at times. I’m completing chinese Sl unit 3/4 next year so I wouldn’t be able to answer the next few questions.
Oh I see.
Thanks for answering!!
I wish you the best for next year :)

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2019, 10:06:29 pm »
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Is this thread still active? I was wondering if anyone could give me some feedback for a persuasive essay I scored 13/20 on. I've re-written it with my teacher's feedback but I'm always open to more constructive criticism. Thanks.


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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2019, 10:34:01 am »
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Hey guys, I am currently doing Chinese Second Language Unit 4, I'm aiming for a 35 or so raw study score but I haven't been doing too well lately : (
My average SAC scores are 80-89%. Assuming that I get 80-89 for my SAC and my exam, is it still possible for me to get a 35 (or at least above 30) raw study score? I am ranked second or third in my class

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2019, 06:18:07 pm »
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Hey guys, I am currently doing Chinese Second Language Unit 4, I'm aiming for a 35 or so raw study score but I haven't been doing too well lately : (
My average SAC scores are 80-89%. Assuming that I get 80-89 for my SAC and my exam, is it still possible for me to get a 35 (or at least above 30) raw study score? I am ranked second or third in my class

This seems fine to me, but it depends on your class of course. IF you pulled those scores for your exam though you'd be absolutely fine for 35.
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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2019, 09:45:11 pm »
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Hey AN!
How early should I start preparing for my General Conversation and Detailed Study? I heard that there will not be such a big change with the study design other than the translation part being removed. Also, any rough idea of how long each should be?
Thanks!

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Re: VCE Chinese SL & SLA Questions Thread
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2019, 03:03:47 pm »
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Hey AN!
How early should I start preparing for my General Conversation and Detailed Study? I heard that there will not be such a big change with the study design other than the translation part being removed. Also, any rough idea of how long each should be?
Thanks!

People generally start writing their first drafts for their scripts as soon as they start 3/4 (some even earlier), and add to it throughout the year. There is of course no harm in starting a bit later (I started my scripts a month before the exam and still pulled a decent score).

Regarding length, the actual oral exam is really short (only 15 minutes), but as you have no idea what questions they could ask, it's best to prepare as many as possible. I did Chinese at XJS where we were recommended to have at least 50 questions for each.
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