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VCE Stuff => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE Languages Other Than English (LOTE) => Topic started by: Mishmosh on February 28, 2015, 05:36:28 pm

Title: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: Mishmosh on February 28, 2015, 05:36:28 pm: Hey guys,

I am currently studying Italian 1/2 this year and im considering dropping it next year to do uni extention Biology.
I learnt Italian at my old school but after going to a selective school (that didn't offer Italian), I started learning it at VSL. I am not a native speaker and don't have any Italian relatives which put me at a disadvantage. I love learning the language but dont know if I can compete with the other Italian students.

My 3/4 subject this year is biology and I like biology as well which is why Im considering doing uni extention next year.

I know italian scales well but it might be hard to score in.

PLEASE HELP!!!
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: keltingmeith on February 28, 2015, 05:44:17 pm: Answer me these questions 3,

Which one do you like more?
What are your goals for after year 12?
Which is easier in terms of travel - extension bio, or VSL Italian?
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: InNeedForHelp on February 28, 2015, 05:46:34 pm: You're more than capable of scoring well in a SL if you are interested and enjoy studying another language. To be fair, you should be glad Italian isn't as competitive as Chinese.
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: Mishmosh on February 28, 2015, 06:29:02 pm: Quote from: EulerFan101 on February 28, 2015, 05:44:17 pm

Which one do you like more?
What are your goals for after year 12?
Which is easier in terms of travel - extension bio, or VSL Italian?

I like bio 3/4 more because I am good at it but Italian isn't stressful for me.
Something in Science - hoping for med
Travel isn't a issue for me because they're both close by. Competing with native speakers is what I am worried about.

Quote from: InNeedForHelp on February 28, 2015, 05:46:34 pm
You're more than capable of scoring well in a SL if you are interested and enjoy studying another language. To be fair, you should be glad Italian isn't as competitive as Chinese.

I am very glad
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: keltingmeith on February 28, 2015, 06:30:21 pm: Quote from: Mishmosh on February 28, 2015, 06:29:02 pm
I like bio 3/4 more...
Something in Science...
Travel isn't a issue for me...

Pick extension bio.
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: Mishmosh on March 01, 2015, 12:52:47 pm: Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: M_BONG on March 01, 2015, 07:39:49 pm: If I am not mistaken, Italian is mixed between first and second language. This means if you are not native, you have to compete with the natives.

Also, VCE LOTE is very subjective from my experiences (I did Indonesian). So yeah, some food for thought.
Title: Re: LANGUAGE VS UNI EXTENTION?
Post by: Mishmosh on March 04, 2015, 07:55:57 pm: Yes Italian is mixed with first language and second language which is why my main concern is competing with the native speakers.
Quote from: Zezima. on March 01, 2015, 07:39:49 pm

Also, VCE LOTE is very subjective from my experiences (I did Indonesian). So yeah, some food for thought.

Were you a native speaker and do you think its worth doing a langauge?