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Title: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: Ionic Doc on April 14, 2019, 08:04:11 pm
Hello everyone
I was just wondering about English language and wanted to get all of your insights...
What do you do in the subject? Is it more  interesting than mainstream English? Is it more difficult than mainstream English?
My school doesn't offer English Language but is distance education a safe option or should I just stick to normal "English"  :(.
Thanks Everyone
Title: Re: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: Ionic Doc on April 14, 2019, 08:08:39 pm
oops just realised distance doesn't offer it
stupid me sorry ignore this or can a mod please delete this page
cheers
Title: Re: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: Joseph41 on April 15, 2019, 04:13:11 pm
I may be wrong here, but I thought it was offered at 3&4 level - perhaps just no 1&2?
Title: Re: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: brothanathan on April 15, 2019, 04:17:41 pm
Here's all you need to know: https://atarnotes.com/english-language-2018-resources/

+ Its always good to look at the best posts on the English Language forum.
Title: Re: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: Jenny_atarnotes on April 17, 2019, 08:05:58 pm
Hi!

I really enjoyed English Language, however I would say English Language is quite different to mainstream English. The assessments are slightly different with the three main assessments being short answer questions, essays and something called an analytical commentary which is similar to a language analysis, however more focus on the language selection of the author. Another major component of English Language is the 'metalanguage', which a list a key terms.

I would suggest looking through the VCE English Language study design to see if you are interesting in the topics that are covered! :D
Title: Re: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: Ionic Doc on April 24, 2019, 03:07:36 pm
ok so I have read through the study design and I'm leaning more towards English language . . . I may do it through distance education next year . . . however what can I do now to prepare for English language next year. . . ??? Any good resources anyone can recommend. ???


Thanks
Title: Re: Is English Language Worth It
Post by: Joseph41 on April 24, 2019, 03:46:41 pm
Quote from: Ionic Doc on April 24, 2019, 03:07:36 pm
ok so I have read through the study design and I'm leaning more towards English language . . . I may do it through distance education next year . . . however what can I do now to prepare for English language next year. . . ??? Any good resources anyone can recommend. ???


Thanks

I wouldn't stress about it heaps, but if you wanted to focus on anything, I'd have a look at the metalanguage required for Units 3&4. Having a look through past lecture slides could be a great start. :)