On this page you will find blog posts about HSC English, written by Master Coaching Hurstville.
English is an essential subject, with important skills to develop that will be of benefit to you throughout your life.
To help you learn about this subject we have put together a series of blog posts which we are continuously updating. We also offer one to one tutoring for HSC English, either in Hurstville Sydney or online for students who are ready to take their studies to the next level.
Being part of the first year to take on a new Area of Study can be daunting. There are no notes to refer to. No past papers, no sample responses. Discovery is brand spanking new. However, it isn’t really. There…
Before undertaking ESL in senior studies, a student must consider their eligibility for this course as prerequisites and rules must be adhered to. These rules have been set out as: The English (ESL) course may be studied by any student…
Metaphor, simile, imagery, alliteration, allusion, assonance, rhetoric, pathetic fallacy …. what do all these words have in common? They all fall under what is known as language techniques. Language techniques are terms used to describe the different ways in which…
The preliminary English course for both standard and advanced is designed to mimic the HSC course program in order to ensure students become familiar with the content and standard of work expected in year 12. The English tutors at Master…
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a name that is often met with dread by HSC students. Being one of the most iconic texts in the Western canon, and also the most complex in its sheer breadth of ideas, it is…
The half yearly exams in April may seem a while off yet but once school goes back students often struggle with managing time amidst summarising concepts covered in class and learning new material. With just a couple of weeks left…
Your exposition should follow the normal essay format: Thesis – general statement, answer question, outline Arguments – point, example, evidence, link Reinforcement – answer question, outline 1. Thesis In your first paragraph you must do the following: Show your point…
Writing an effective creative writing piece is developed through continuous practice. However, below are some helpful guidelines that will assist you in achieving maximum marks in the creative writing component of the HSC. Question Format Take note of the question…
At Master Coaching Hurstville we endeavour to give HSC English students of all levels personalised tutoring to best suit their needs. HSC English is the only compulsory course in Year 12, with every student in the state sitting either the…
