Last-minute advice for the VCE English exam

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
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    Hi everyone! I'm Darren, and I'm a third year medical student studying at Monash University. The English exam is in little less than a week. While the bulk of your preparation has likely been completed, it's useful to think about those final touches and considerations for the exam. Here I share five those that I employed and found useful. Enjoy!
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Start
    01:08 Tip 1
    03:53 Tip 2
    05:54 Tip 3
    07:54 Tip 4
    09:30 Tip 5
    12:14 Finish

Komentáře • 36

  • @Dandelion_flight
    @Dandelion_flight Před 8 měsíci +19

    Dear Darren, thank you so much taking time out of your busy schedule to make this video giving us tips. It is so helpful especially with the English exam just round the corner!

  • @user-xc8mg8oh1o
    @user-xc8mg8oh1o Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’ve been waiting for thissssssss thank youuuuu

  • @ivyrose7204
    @ivyrose7204 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank u so much!!! I feel a lot more confident now and am excited to do my best!! 😁

  • @emilyshand9753
    @emilyshand9753 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love the advice!! super nervous for the exam on Tuesday! but your video definitely helped. Thank you :)

  • @samstewart9394
    @samstewart9394 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Watched you a bit throughout this year, and you've been absolutely awesome. Thank you bro

  • @liamfureysebay4618
    @liamfureysebay4618 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hey man, I just did the VCE English exam today and because of your incredible structure and advice, I crushed it. You are an absolute legend mate and I really appreciate your help with Ransom & The Queen, I am going to burn my books haha🤣

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci

      Great work Liam. Burning the books like Troy

  • @emmy.vosper
    @emmy.vosper Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just in time, you’re a godsend

  • @medwinjohnson6089
    @medwinjohnson6089 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thanks for this video, possible if we could get last minute advice for Eng Lang too?

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Not sure if I'll have time to make one but:
      1. Have clear timings
      2. Remember to write specific effects of the metalanguage in the text, not its general effect
      Same ideas for English apply, keep a cool head when unexpected topics/questions appear and go through the study design in your head. And when the exam's done, it's done.

  • @CertifiedZoony
    @CertifiedZoony Před 8 měsíci +1

    unrelated, but the powerpoint-type editing is funny asl

  • @aishasarahalam5636
    @aishasarahalam5636 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Hi Darren, I've been struggling on timing because it takes me like 10 mins to properly plan for a prompt but then i don't have enough time to finish writing. do u think 10 mins is too much? or any tips? thank u :)

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci

      I think planning is quite important because it sets the direction and basis of your entire essay. Either try planning a bit more in reading time or shorten your bps. Some sacrifices are necessary and it's actually 'better' if you make them

  • @happymeow7825
    @happymeow7825 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hey Darren, thank you loads for these tips. You've genuinely single handedly carried my English grades this year lol, I was wondering if you could link that essay plan at 4:19 because I've made my own sort of skeleton essay map for queen and ransom themes, but I would love to compare it with your ideas. Would really appreciate if you could, thanks again :)

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks Meow. Unfortunately can't link the entire plan because people have paid for the full copy.

    • @happymeow7825
      @happymeow7825 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@DarrenTan21 That's all good, where can I purchase it from?

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci

      @@happymeow7825 just send me an email/message

  • @Timzy2Drip
    @Timzy2Drip Před 8 měsíci +4

    Its crazy bro, how i write and i have so many ideas yet when i write it becomes vague.

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Focus on unpacking one idea first

    • @Timzy2Drip
      @Timzy2Drip Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@DarrenTan21 Darren, what would your advice be for approaching on a section of an article, that lacks depth of arguments.

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@Timzy2Drip it's good to pick out some quotes fairly regularly from the article rather than skipping over a big section. But if the section is not too big you can group it with some other paragraphs and then analyse all of that in one bp. Also not every technique has to be amazing and deep - good to have some simple and straightforward ones for breadth as well

  • @australia222
    @australia222 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hey Darren just want to say a quick thanks for all the help this year. Just a quick question, with a SAC average of 70%, realistically would I have a good chance of getting around a 33 ss depending on how I do on the exam? Thanks.

    • @DarrenTan21
      @DarrenTan21  Před 8 měsíci

      No worries. It’s more your ranking that’s important. Most scores are free game depending on your exam performance though

    • @australia222
      @australia222 Před 8 měsíci

      @@DarrenTan21 Thanks Darren. Also, with exams that take place later in the day (3:00pm-5:15pm), would you do any studying that day?

  • @leonardshen320
    @leonardshen320 Před 8 měsíci +2

    nice glasses mate