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English Advanced
Our English Advanced course will help you build the key skills you need to tackle the HSC! Year 12 English Advanced tutoring provides students with an in-depth understanding of their prescribed texts through our detailed text-notes and expert tutors. In this course students will develop their skills in critical essay writing through a variety of practice exercises and essay questions. Students will also develop their command of language and ability to write imaginatively, persuasively and discursively. Our course provides you with the ability to analyse a range of texts, and intensive support to continue developing your written responses and communicate effectively in different contexts. Read More
based on 2023 HSC Graduates
32
%
of students say their confidence improved significantly
99
%
of students say that studying with Dymocks Tutoring made school easier
99
%
of students say they are satisfied with Dymocks Tutoring.
98
%
Course Options
There's no one-size approach to help students. That's why we uniquely offer two distinct tutoring programs.
Talent 100
Talent 100 helps ambitious students aiming to excel academically, with high-achieving tutors and a focus on Opportunity Class, Selective Schools, and top ATARs in the HSC.
Dymocks Tutoring
Dymocks Tutoring helps students master their schoolwork, providing the support and confidence they need to stay on top or catch up in any subject.
Explore the table below to compare programs and find the perfect fit.
Dymocks Tutoring 
$795
00
per term
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- Focus on understanding the syllabus
- Weekly practice on key areas
- Scaffolded practice tasks to help support and develop students’ writing
- 2 hours in class
- Comprehensive notes for all prescribed texts
- Optional weekly homework
TALENT 100
$995
00
per term
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- Students master the syllabus
- Weekly timed assessments to get you exam-ready
- Challenging and comprehensive HSC-style practice questions
- 2 hours in class
- Comprehensive notes for all prescribed texts
- Compulsory weekly homework
Timetable
Parramatta
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Tuesday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Friday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Friday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Tuesday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Saturday
11:30am ~ 1:30pm
Online
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Friday
6:00pm ~ 8:00pm
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Sunday
12:00pm ~ 2:00pm
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Monday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Thursday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Saturday
4:00pm ~ 6:00pm
Burwood
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Wednesday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Monday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Monday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
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Saturday
1:30pm ~ 3:30pm
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Sunday
11:30am ~ 1:30pm
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Wednesday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
Hurstville
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Saturday
10:00am ~ 12:00pm
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Friday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
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Monday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Saturday
11:00am ~ 1:00pm
Chatswood
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Sunday
2:30pm ~ 4:30pm
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Thursday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Thursday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
Epping
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Saturday
11:00am ~ 1:00pm
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Tuesday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
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Monday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
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Sunday
1:00pm ~ 3:00pm
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Thursday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
What You Study
Dymocks Tutoring
Talent 100
Dymocks Tutoring
Close
OCT - DEC
Dymocks Term 1 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Students are introduced to the Common Module rubric terms and learn how to write a response for Section I: Short Answers.
Lesson 2: Students practice the short answer section with a focus on analysing visual texts and poetry.
Lesson 3: Students practice the short answer section with a focus on prose extracts and comparing texts.
Lesson 4: Students are introduced to their prescribed text for the Common Module, and make notes on its themes, ideas, and how it explores emotions, behaviours and motivations.
Lesson 5: Students make notes on the individual and collective experiences in their prescribed text, and gather textual evidence.
Lesson 6: Students make notes on the anomalies, paradoxes and inconsistencies in their prescribed text, and gather textual evidence.
Lesson 7: Students learn how to write a full essay for their Common Module prescribed text.
Lesson 8: Students do a practice exam for Section I and are introduced to Module C: The Craft of Writing.
Lesson 9: Students write a timed practice essay for Section II and learn how to plan and compose imaginative, discursive and persuasive responses.
JAN - APR
Dymocks Term 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Students revise the Common Module: Section I, as well as considering how to create a sense of 'voice' in a Module C piece.
Lesson 2: Students review their prescribed text for the Common Module and practice adapting for different essay questions. They are introduced to the concept of Module A: Textual Conversations and review the key rubric terms as well as their prescribed text.
Lesson 3: Students continue to learn about the context, plot, themes and form of their prescribed texts for Module A, taking detailed notes and beginning to analyse scenes and gather textual evidence.
Lesson 4: Students gather textual evidence and create quote tables for their prescribed texts, and begin to practice writing comparative analytical paragraphs.
Lesson 5: Students consider the relationship between their two Module A prescribed texts, take notes on the resonances and dissonances, and gather textual evidence.
Lesson 6: Students learn how to structure and write a Module A essay.
Lesson 7: Students continue to practice essay writing for Module A, and begin to take notes on their Module C prescribed texts.
Lesson 8: Students complete a full, timed practice essay for Module A, and complete further practice writing for Module C.
Lesson 9: Students learn how to compose a reflection statement for Module C: The Craft of Writing.
APR - JUN
Dymocks Term 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Students review the Common Module, practicing short answer questions and reviewing their prescribed text's links to the rubric.
Lesson 2: Students review Module A: Textual Conversations and compose a full practice essay.
Lesson 3: Students review Module C: The Craft of Writing and write practice responses.
Lesson 4: Students are introduced to their prescribed text for Module B, and take notes on its key themes, context and form.
Lesson 5: Students gather textual evidence for Module B and write practice analytical paragraphs.
Lesson 6: Students learn how to write analytically for Module B, with a focus on thesis statements and paragraph structure.
Lesson 7: Students learn how to write a full essay for Module B.
Lesson 8: Students practice writing a full, timed essay for Module B and write a practice response for Module C.
Lesson 9: Students redraft and refine their Module B essay, and learn how to write for new types of Module C question.
JUL - SEP
Dymocks Term 4 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Students review the Common Module Section I, and practice writing short answer responses for a range of texts.
Lesson 2: Students practice the Common Module: Section I, including doing a full timed practice exam.
Lesson 3: Students finalise their notes and quotes for the Common Module Section II, and ensure they can link their ideas to all the rubric terms.
Lesson 4: Students practice adapting their ideas for a range of Common Module essay questions, and complete a full timed practice essay.
Lesson 5: Students revise Module A, finalising their notes on context, form and themes and ensuring they have gathered all necessary textual evidence. They then move on to paragraph and essay writing.
Lesson 6: Students practice adapting for a range of Module A exam questions, and complete a full timed practice essay.
Lesson 7: Students revise Module B, finalising their notes on context, form and themes and ensuring they have gathered all necessary textual evidence. They then move on to paragraph and essay writing.
Lesson 8: Students practice adapting for a range of Module B exam questions, and complete a full timed practice essay.
Lesson 9: Students practice writing for a range of Module C exam questions.
Talent 100
Close
OCT - DEC
Talent 100 Term 1 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Introduction to Rubric Terms and Short Answer: Students are introduced to the Common Module rubric terms and the structure of a short answer response, and practice interpreting and analysing different texts.
Lesson 2: Short Answer Visual Texts and Poetry: Students practice Section I short answer responses, with a focus on visual texts and poetry.
Lesson 3: Short Answer Prose Fiction and Comparisons: Students practice Section I short answer responses, with a focus on prose extracts and comparisons.
Lesson 4: Prescribed Text Plot, Characters and Themes: Students are introduced to ther prescribed text, with a focus on its key plot events, characters, and themes.
Lesson 5: Rubric Links and Quote Tables: Students link their prescribed text to the rubric terms and begin gathering textual evidence in quote tables.
Lesson 6: Quote Analysis and Paragraph Writing: Students continue gathering textual evidence and work on writing analytical paragraphs.
Lesson 7: Essay Writing: Students practice planning and composing a complete essay on their prescribed text.
Lesson 8: Essay Writing Continued: Students continue to develop and refine their essay writing skills.
Lesson 9: Final Assessment Task: Students complete a full exam paper for the Common Module.
JAN - APR
Talent 100 Term 2 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Revise Section I and create a 'voice' for Module C.
Lesson 2: Review Common Module essay and introduce Module A.
Lesson 3: Study Module A context, themes, and textual evidence.
Lesson 4: Gather quotes and practice comparative analytical writing.
Lesson 5: Explore Module A texts' resonances and dissonances.
Lesson 6: Learn to structure and write Module A essay.
Lesson 7: Continue Module A essay practice, begin Module C notes.
Lesson 8: Complete timed Module A essay and Module C practice.
Lesson 9: Learn how to write a Module C reflection statement.
APR - JUN
Talent 100 Term 3 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Review Common Module, practice short answers, revise rubric.
Lesson 2: Review Module A, compose full practice essay.
Lesson 3: Review Module C, write practice responses.
Lesson 4: Introduce Module B, take notes on themes and form.
Lesson 5: Gather textual evidence and write Module B paragraphs.
Lesson 6: Focus on thesis and paragraph structure for Module B.
Lesson 7: Learn to write a full Module B essay.
Lesson 8: Practice timed Module B essay and Module C response.
Lesson 9: Redraft Module B essay and practice new Module C questions.
JUL - SEP
Talent 100 Term 4 Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: Review Section I, practice short answers for various texts.
Lesson 2: Practice Section I with a timed practice exam.
Lesson 3: Finalise notes and quotes for Common Module Section II.
Lesson 4: Adapt ideas for Common Module essay questions, timed essay.
Lesson 5: Revise Module A notes, write paragraphs and essays.
Lesson 6: Adapt for Module A exam questions, complete timed essay.
Lesson 7: Revise Module B notes, write paragraphs and essays.
Lesson 8: Adapt for Module B exam questions, complete timed essay.
Lesson 9: Practice writing for a range of Module C exam questions.
Lesson breakdown
Dymocks Tutoring
Talent 100
Dymocks Tutoring
Review and Reinforcement 15 min
Explain and Explore 30 min
Practice and Performance 60 min
Recap and Synthesise 15 min
Supported Study Time 30 min
Talent 100
Review and Reinforcement 15 min
Explain and Explore 30 min
Practice and Performance 60 min
Recap and Synthesise 15 min
Supported Study Time 30 min
Benefits
Experienced Tutors
Your child doesn't need a teacher. They need a tutor who can help them break down the subject and identify areas of improvement.
Great resources
We understand how to study smarter, not harder. That's why we condense our notes to give students only what they need to get ahead.
Small Classes
Unlike competitors, we limit classes to 12 so students get the attention they need in an interactive and engaging environment.
Individual support
Each student gets guaranteed personal attention in dedicated practice time.
Practical learning hubs
Our classrooms are designed to get the job done. Equipped with fast wi-fi and digital boards, they provide everything for students to study smart and get ahead.
On demand videos
Many of our subjects have additional video support to help students understand concepts in their own time.
Track progress
Using the Dymocks App you're able to keep track of weekly scores as well as tutor feedback. Few other businesses provide the level of feedback we do.
Topic Tests
Each subject has at least one and many have more than one topic test. Written in actual exam style we ensure students are prepared for success at school.
Max Learning System
Our NEW state-of-the art Max system helps students learn by providing quizzes and, over time, personalised mastery paths to get to success easier.
Expert Advice
As a member of our broader community, get access to academic advice and invitations to events and seminars to ensure you're always in the know.
Year round access
Students are able to access their resources until the end of the academic year. Perfect for that end of year practice!
No obligation lesson
All new students receive a no-obligation lesson to ensure that they love us before they enrol. Talk to our team today!
FAQ's
As part of the required English units of study for those attempting the HSC, students can choose to enrol in English standard or English advanced. The advanced English program offers a more challenging selection of literature and complex literary analysis techniques to encourage students to further their reading comprehension skills, identify and use advanced literary approaches in their own writing, and gain an appreciation for and enjoyment of literature.
For anyone considering a career in writing, journalism, education, politics, history or the humanities, advanced level English is an essential part of the preparation for tertiary study. The advanced English year 12 syllabus introduces students to a range of complex and challenging texts, helping them to better understand the purposes and techniques behind different forms of literature and communication. It is essential for any student wishing to effectively communicate, write, and evaluate the purpose of given media in a professional context.
No matter which texts your school has chosen from the year 12 English advanced syllabus list, our group-based and private tutors can help you engage deeply with the literature, using analysis techniques to better understand the themes, perspectives and value of given works. They will assist you in creating quote analysis tables, provide detailed feedback on your practice essays and imaginative, persuasive, discursive and reflective pieces, and help you develop strategies to generate ideas, adapt your arguments, and write under timed exam conditions.