Podcasts by The Save My HSC Show
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Trials and Tribulations - Episode 22 - Save My HSC Show from 2016-07-29T05:35:33
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 hea...
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Art of Travel (short) - Save My HSC Show - Episode 21 from 2016-06-30T04:55:29
With this in depth analysis of Alain De Botton's 'The Art of Travel', we examine his central thesis, reference material and quotes that will assist you in answering any difficult HSC English questi...
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How to Write Creative Like a Pro–Save My HSC Show–Episode 20 from 2016-06-28T02:53:15
Today we will be teaching you how to write creative like a pro. In this episode you will learn how to show instead of telling in your stories. We also examine how to effectively introduce metaphors...
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Writing From Perspective–Save My HSC Show–Episode 19 from 2016-02-08T02:40:38
First, second, third person perspective. What exactly do your teachers mean by this? Is it really simple or is there more to it than just saying I, you or the? In this episode we discuss writing fr...
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Save My HSC Show - Coming Up With Creative Writing Ideas - Episode 18 from 2015-12-16T01:09:46
Stuck for good discovery related stories? Experiencing writers block in a big way? Never fear, Save My HSC is here! In this episode we teach you a way to think about narratives that makes coming up...
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Is Paul a Tyrannical Despot or a Benevolent Hero - Save My HSC Show - Episode 17 from 2015-12-09T02:06:40
Join us for an interview with the Save My HSC founder. He gives us a snapshot into his thoughts, processes and teaching methods while the interviewer attempts to dissect whether Paul is a tyrannica...
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Save My HSC Show–How to Read or View a Text–Episode 16 from 2015-11-16T02:50:32
So, you have been given a new text, film, artwork or piece of media to analyse. In this episode we will go through our key strategies for consuming material and show you how to read or view a text.
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Save My HSC Show–What The Hell is a Semicolon - Episode 15 from 2015-09-27T04:27:41
Everybody loves grammar and punctuation right? In order to celebrate our collective love of the English language, Save My HSC has compiled an entire podcast on understanding semicolons! Some claim ...
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Save My HSC Show–How to Stop Procrastinating–Episode 14 from 2015-09-24T10:24:21
In this episode I discuss why we procrastinate and how to stop doing it. A few simple strategies can put you in a better state of mind to study, write and do creative activities.
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Save My HSC Show–Improving Comprehension–Episode 13 from 2015-09-20T07:37:55
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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Save My HSC Show–Dealing With Exam Nerves–Episode 12 from 2015-09-16T02:48:11
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...
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Save My HSC Show–Picking a Great Related Text (Away)–Episode 11 from 2015-09-13T12:45:43
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.
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Save My HSC Show - Essay Writing Conclusions - Episode 10 from 2015-09-08T08:47:44
Essay writing conclusions, who needs them right? Wrong, conclusions tell your reader what the main thrust of your essay is - just in case they aren't sure yet.
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Save My HSC Show–Essay Writing Body–Episode 9 from 2015-09-01T10:42:18
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.
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Save My HSC Show–Essay Writing Introductions–Episode 8 from 2015-08-25T12:02:01
The introduction of your essay can either make or break your entire argument. This podcast covers what to include as well as an example introduction from a Band 6 essay and a breakdown of why it wo...
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Save My HSC Show - Essay Writing Research - Episode 7 from 2015-08-21T06:30:14
Ever wondered how to approach a text, film or artwork when you are studying it? In this part of the essay writing series we tell you the fast and easy way to research your essay topics.
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Save My HSC Show - Essay Writing: Thesis Statements - Episode 6 from 2015-08-20T03:42:51
No word makes the hairs on student necks stand on end more in essay writing than thesis statements. If you are ready to slay the horrible demon that is the thesis, listen to this episode.
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Save My HSC Show - Creative Writing Discovery - Episode 5 from 2015-08-19T03:42:03
In this episode, we look at how students can link their creative writing stories to the Area of Study: Discovery.
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Save My HSC Show - Creative Writing Write What You Know - Episode 4 from 2015-08-17T12:44:57
When you have tried to start a creative writing piece has your teacher said to write what you know? If so, this episode is for you.
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Save My HSC Show - Approaching Modules - Episode 3 from 2015-08-13T03:37:02
The modules are the backbone of the HSC English course. In this podcast we talk about what they are, why they are important and how to maximise marks when approaching them.
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Save My HSC Show - Episode 2 - Context Audience and Purpose from 2015-08-07T12:06:38
Where a lot of students trip up when they get their marks back is in understanding the context, audience and purpose of the texts that they are studying. This podcast aims to explain how to approac...
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Save My HSC Show–Discovery–Episode 1 from 2015-08-05T13:26:32
In this episode we explore the Area of Study: Discovery and examine how exactly you should approach Paper One. You will learn the secret to getting high marks in comprehension and are given a simpl...
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