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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
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of students say their confidence improved significantly
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of students say that studying with Dymocks Tutoring made school easier
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of students say they are satisfied with Dymocks Tutoring.
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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.
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Timetable
Burwood
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Tuesday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
Chatswood
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Sunday
9:30am ~ 11:30am
Online
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Sunday
9:30am ~ 11:30am
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Monday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
Parramatta
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Saturday
10:00am ~ 12:00pm
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Wednesday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
Epping
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Thursday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Friday
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
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Saturday
9:30am ~ 11:30am
Hurstville
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Friday
4:30pm ~ 6:30pm
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Saturday
10:00am ~ 12:00pm
What You Study
Dymocks Tutoring
Talent 100
Dymocks Tutoring
Talent 100
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. Lesson 10: Further practice: review of term content, and HSC exam style practice. 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. Lesson 10: Further practice: review of term content, and HSC exam style practice. 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. Lesson 10: Further practice: review of term content, and HSC exam style practice. 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 10: Further practice: review of term content, and HSC exam style practice.
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OCT - DEC
Talent 100 Term 1 Lesson Plan
JAN - APR
Talent 100 Term 2 Lesson Plan
APR - JUN
Talent 100 Term 3 Lesson Plan
JUL - SEP
Talent 100 Term 4 Lesson Plan
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Everything you need to know about our benchmarking tests
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Lesson breakdown
Dymocks Tutoring
Dymocks Tutoring
Talent 100
Dymocks Tutoring
Dymocks Tutoring
Talent 100
Review and Reinforcement
15 min
Explain and Explore
30 min
Practice and Performance
60 min
Recap and Synthesise
15 min
Everything you need to know about our benchmarking tests
Everything you need to know about our benchmarking tests
Everything you need to know about our benchmarking tests
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.
The HSC timetable is the official schedule of Year 12 exams in New South Wales. It shows when each subject exam is held so students can plan revision and exam preparation.
ATAR stands for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. It is a rank used for university entry that shows how a student performed compared with other students in their age group.
HSC past papers are previous Higher School Certificate exam papers used by students to revise and practise exam-style questions. They help students understand exam structure, timing, question wording and marking expectations.
The HSC, or Higher School Certificate, is the qualification awarded to students who successfully complete Year 12 in New South Wales. HSC results are also used in ATAR calculations for university entry.
Year 12 tutoring helps with HSC exams by improving subject knowledge, refining exam technique and giving students more targeted practice under pressure. It can also help students stay organised, fill gaps quickly and prepare more effectively for assessments and the HSC.
HSC tutoring can help improve ATAR outcomes by improving marks in the subjects a student studies. ATAR is calculated from a student’s best 10 units, so tutoring usually has the biggest impact through stronger subject results, better exam performance and more consistent preparation.