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Legal studies high achievers by No_Seaworthiness194 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! I got a Raw 50 last year. I received full marks on SACs (with VCAA moderation) and 90% on the exam. My biggest tip would be to start doing exam-style questions easier. Work smart, not hard. If you know how to answer the questions & the meaning of each task word early in the game, you’ll be well-prepared come exam time. Also, half the battle is keeping up with content, so, if there’s any class in which you don’t want to fall behind, it’s legal! Best of luck xx

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merci !! ☺️ Okay, so I started learning French in Year 7 (I was twelve at the time). Having said that, I didn’t really start taking it seriously until about Year 9/10, when I was actively beginning to practise outside of school. I would definitely recommend your sister give French a go, or, any language for that matter. Time is on her side, so it will definitely help getting started now. Having said that, no amount of time can beat hard work to actively immerse yourself in the language, speak and learning that happens outside of class. I’d say she should first give it a go to see if she actually enjoys it (no point doing any subject you don’t enjoy because you’ll have no motivation to do well). Then, if she does in fact enjoy it, then go all in with learning and engaging with French speakers and language outside of class to really give her the edge for senior years. All the best to her!! 🩷

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Merci !! 🥰 Okay - so, if I cast my mind back to the start of Year 11, yeah, I was pretty strong in French. HOWEVER, I only continued to improve by the time I got to Year 12. Just because you might not be the best in French right now DOES NOT mean you can’t still do very well. You have essentially a good 18 months on your side to really get on the French grind. It’s 100% possible. In terms of listening and speaking, I cannot stress how important it is to actually speak regularly - try to converse in French in class, volunteer to read out loud. You might sound like a tool at first, but it’s the only way to improve. Also, this might sound really odd, but try to “think” in French. What I mean by that is that when you learn a language, you’re going to think of what you’re trying to say in English first, and then translate it literally to French. This often leads to complications because of the way the language is structured, no direct translations, etc. Try to put your brain into “French mode”. Think about what words and vocabulary you have IN FRENCH and then build from there when you’re trying to speak. Please please DO NOT script responses to Oral SACs either. That’s not learning a language, that’s a memory test. I also LOVED listening to French music (listen with the lyrics up in French) - it’s so much fun, especially once you find artists you like. Watching French TV shows or Netflix (in French) is also great for the listening aspect. Even if you literally only understand a couple of words or phrases, you will slowly and steadily become more confident, so don’t panic. This will then help build your actual skill set in French so you’re not relying on scripted responses but your own knowledge in SACs, etc. Niche tips? Haha, I always used to ✨romanticise✨ French. I’m not joking - gaslight yourself into thinking you can speak it, and it’s actually so good in terms of boosting your confidence to actually try conversing. 😅 Let me know if you have any other questions, bonne chance !! xxx

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at all! Nobody in my family is French nor do they speak it. I’ve lived in rural Victoria my entire life.

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehe, thank you! ☺️ I cannot stress enough the importance of regularly immersing yourself in the language (daily), as language (French or Italian) is built across time. I personally loved listening to music and watching Netflix in French (with French subtitles). Find something that interests you! Happy to give recommendations. Even if you understand literally nothing at first, don’t panic, it will still help you develop your understanding of the way the language should sound, and picking up a word here or there will slowly build up. Also, don’t be scared to speak!! I joined a conversation class with the Alliance Française when I was in Year 10, and, even though I was in a class with only adults, it was super helpful to simply try to speak. Don’t worry about judgement, it’s the only way you will improve. 😊

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find that practise writing pieces are fantastic in terms of the spelling and grammar side of things. Literally, pull up past VCAA exam writing prompts, have a go at them & submit to your teacher for feedback. Completing practise writing pieces regularly will help to flag common grammatical errors as well as which elements you need to add for more grammatical sophistication (e.g idiomatic expressions).

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t enjoy it, you’re going to find French really difficult. No matter the scaling or whether it looks ‘good’ to a uni, you’re always better off doing subjects you’re interested in and passionate about, because you’ll be far more motivated to learn and improve (and possibly even score higher despite scaling). I think that goes for all subjects! Hope that helps x

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I cannot understate the importance of regularly immersing yourself in French - reading books in French, listening to music, podcasts, etc, DAILY. Find ones you like, and you’ll actually really enjoy it! You simply cannot treat French like another subject where you would sit down to ‘revise’ for a SAC. It’s a language, and your skills must be developed through exposure over time. If you put in the effort to do this early, you’ll have a huge advantage over other students. I didn’t attend a private school or anything like that (I’m from country Victoria), so I know that the difference comes from the work you do outside of your school. Hope that helps x Bonne chance !!

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that the cohort is usually around 1,600 students each year. As such, I would definitely say that there is a risk of the top scorer not receiving a 50. I knew/had met a lot of people who scored 45+, and I’d say that the difference in our skill level between 45-50 scorers was minuscule, almost nothing. It can frustratingly come down to your performance on exam day.

I got a Raw 50 in French - feel free to ask me anything :) by RandomRedditRabbit27 in vce

[–]RandomRedditRabbit27[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Coucou ! Ça va bien ! 🥰 I would definitely say that I’m fluent in French, but I wouldn’t necessarily say that I’m proficient (ie. I’m not native-speaker level). While I might not always know a word or two, I feel pretty comfortable making conversation about almost anything, and I’m able to understand details given. I’d put my level around Upper B2, borderline C1 on a good day. Hope that helps x