How to Study for English (99.95 ATAR Tips and Tricks)

Hi Guys,

Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Misconceptions When it Comes to English - 0:46
How to Deal with Assignments - 4:08
How to Deal with Tests/Exams - 8:16

MY THINGS:

Who am I:
I'm Archer, a second-year medical student in Australia making videos about studying, productivity and technology.

If you have any questions or want to have a chat, feel free to leave a comment below and I'll get to it as soon as possible. If you DM me on Instagram I'm more likely to see it sooner!

[graziellapandja]

I applied all of these techniques and I can tell you it works 100%. Probably the best advice I heard in a while. I had a hard time understanding English concepts but after this video I got an 90% on my first test.

[abdullah-hicf]

Putting all of these techniques into action seemed a little daunting at first, but thanks to your advice and my own hard work I somehow managed to rank first in my whole cohort for English (I almost got a heart attack) . Thanks so much Archer.

[suiichuii]

Ur channel and ur videos are just… WAAAYYY too underrated. Like wow. Thank you for making these videos. And if you ever feel like u want to stop making them because of “little” views… please dont. Because the viewers and subscribers you have now appreciate you SO much. I appreciate you SOOO much. Great work man 🙌🏻 Also, what app is that at 6:14 ?

[shardulinamdar]

Awesome video Archer. Your content just keeps getting better.

[lukebanwell]

Thanks so much for making this video dude, this helps me a lot 👍🏼!!!

[clover]

I've been waiting for this video its finally hear

PS: you make great videos

[kvxzitx]

couple questions, what maths did you do and what do you recommend for studying for maths, also if you did any sciences, same question, and what english did you do? and if i was looking up shakespeares background, would that be weird since he might just put in certain themes because he is an epic playwrite? also this is the first decent study video i've seen and thank god i did !!

[juan.s]

Hey Archer, what mind-mapping apps for the ipad do you recommend?

[mondirapaul]

thank you so so much for this! idk if you did psychology, but do you have any tips for high school psych? Im doing the International Baccalaureate and we have tonnes of studies with a lot of detail that we have to memorise and there are so many ways a question can be asked thus I'm realising just memorising responses wont work. Each response is about 1400words handwritten as we get 55 mins.

[michaelsmith]

Hi Archer, I was wondering how long do we should wait after eating to start studying again

[mridulbhattarai]

How did you "relearn" English? I'm going by right now in English, but my spelling, grammar and other theory are pretty poor.

[taema]

Under exam pressure, how do you write and have a thinking process under time since it is limited?

[Guy]

I feel like having the need to re-learn all subjects :/
I feel like ive wasted all the past 2 yrs
And now since i have discovered the study techniques i want to learn them well with these techniques . What do you think?

[viodioxide]

I wonder what score he got on the ATAR

[juliasoea]

I came from your tiktok I really like your content :)

[TAMFTG]

Lmao 0:09 I used this for an assignment

[eclecticapoetica]

English is not difficult, you are asked to analyse, it’s all about asking QUALITATIVE questions. And Yeah, it’s a skill but give yourself to the process and it’s not hard and you can definitely develop those skill over a year of application.
For a literature question, you need to pay attention to the ways the author creates their purpose:
Get hold of an actual book, not a ‘text’. Read the work of literature, understand it, enjoy it, let it fulfil its purpose. Do NOT study it. Let it sweep you away into its world.
Thank the author. Yep. Just write thanks on your bookmark, or burn some incense, sacrifice a slab of old gold chocolate to the muses.

Now the work: Read it for information. Skim, but carefully: Begin by paying attention to the plot, characters, themes, and setting. Take notes on important events, character traits, and any recurring symbols or motifs. {mind map!}
Understand the Context: Research the historical, cultural, and social context in which the work was written. This can provide insights into the author's intentions and the text's themes.
Analyse the characters: Examine the development of characters throughout the story. Consider their motivations, relationships, and how they change over time. Look for direct and indirect characterization techniques used by the author, such as dialogue, actions, and thoughts. And the context!
Examine the Plot Structure: Identify the key elements of the plot, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Pay attention to how the author builds tension and resolves conflicts.
Explore themes and symbols, Identify the central themes of the work and how they are developed. Look for symbols and motifs that support these themes and consider their significance.
Look at the use of literary devices such as metaphors, similes, imagery, irony, and foreshadowing. Consider how these devices enhance the story and contribute to the overall meaning. Assess techniques used by the author to create plot, characterisation, and evoke the scene.
Understand the role of the setting in the story. Consider how the author uses descriptive language to evoke the scene and how the setting influences the plot and characters.
Consider the author's style, including their choice of words, sentence structure, and tone. Consider how the style contributes to the mood and meaning of the text.
Reflect on the broader messages or questions the work raises. Consider how the themes relate to the human experience and contemporary issues.
Read critical essays and analyses of the work. This can provide different perspectives and deepen your understanding of the text.