Year 12 Essential English A
Achieve your best as you study in detail the texts, concepts and skills that matter most to success in Senior English. You will encounter a range of oral, written and multimodal texts, including from literary, digital and media sources, and will strengthen your expression of creative ideas and insights. Whatever your personal goals in language and communication, they will come into focus with Cluey there to support you.
In-session content
Your content plan appears in the learning environment, sequenced to your learning needs and accessible with ease by you and your tutor.
An example content plan sequenced in the Cluey Learning Platform.
Unit 4 – Local and Global
We also cover
- Specific support for the texts you study at school
- Understanding context, culture, values, representation and other key concepts
- Writing with expression and structure in various forms, modes and styles
- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
Senior English
Year 12 Essential English A
Year 12 Essential English focuses on language and literacy in everyday, social and community contexts, while also drawing on a range of literary and other texts.
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Unit 3 – Understanding Perspectives
Unit 4 – Local and Global
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- Developed by our experienced education team, the content in our learning programs is structured according to your skill level and individual needs.
- We use a range of approaches to meet the needs of different students. Our approach is always clear and unambiguous, and designed to help you thrive.
Tutoring sessions
- Live, face-to-face and online
- Expert tutors matched to your needs
- Demonstration, guided exercises and reviews
- Designed to be fun and engaging
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Practice exercises
Optional practice questions and exercises to work through between sessions.
Regular reporting
Feedback after every session helps you keep track of your progress.
Flexibility to suit busy family schedules
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Schedule sessions when they suit you, between 7am and 10pm, 7 days per week.
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From step one to step done, we're with you for your entire learning journey.
Session recordings allow you to revise at any time.
Progress reports ensure you are getting the right help at the right pace.
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Meet Dr Selina Samuels
Dr Samuels and her Education team developed Cluey's unique CENTRE approach, and have created interactive learning programs that map to the curriculum and allow students to work at their own level and pace.
English Tutoring Program Based on the National Curriculum
Based on the state and national curricula for Years 11 and 12, Cluey’s approach to senior English focuses on teaching you to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of your text with well-written and insightful answers. Our personalised approach focuses on exam prep and gives you the opportunity to develop in areas you find challenging.
Meet some of our 2,521+ expert Senior English tutors
Our tutors are all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their respective fields.
Prerna
NSW University Student (Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Social Science)
English: Primary, Secondary & Senior
Prerna completed her Year 12 Certificate with an ATAR of 93.50 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Social Science at Macquarie University. Prerna's past experience involves both working at a Tutoring Centre and private tuition. Her vision is to focus on providing a safe and positive learning environment that is engaging and inspires students of all learning levels and abilities to learn and engage with their education.
Anna
SA Teacher
English: Secondary & Senior
Anna is a qualified Teacher, holding her Master of Teaching (Secondary) from Flinders University. She has 4 years' experience as a Childcare Educator ad has worked as a High School Classroom Assistant and Pre-Service Teacher in English and Visual Art. Anna is able to quickly connect with her students and foster authentic relationships. She is passionate about language, literature, film and persuasive and creative writing.
Semir
NSW Teacher
English: Secondary, Senior & Lantite
Semir is a qualified, accredited Teacher obtaining his Bachelor of Teaching Secondary in English in 2013. He first started tutoring in 2009 and has been teaching English to Primary and Secondary students, 1:1 and in groups, since 2013. His experience also includes students with special needs, with compassion at the forefront of Semir's teaching approach. He is confident in establishing strong and lasting relationships with his students, using their interests to help make connections.
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Weekly learning through live tutoring sessions, feedback & practice
Each student’s individual learning journey is supported through a series of live face-to-face sessions with an expert tutor matched to the student's needs. We cover all the theory and examples needed to ensure comprehension, and our sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging.
Our expert tutors offer guidance through demonstration and worked examples and assign targeted practice questions to help students master the topics and concepts covered.
After each session, personalised feedback is provided to help students and parents track their progress.
Session breakdown
First 5 Minutes
Establishing the session theme, why are we here?
- Discuss student’s areas of focus (if first session)
- Review previous session's assigned practice (if subsequent session)
- Set session learning goals
45 Minutes
During the session
- Work through exercises based on the topics and concepts for each learning goal
- Tutor demonstrates, guides and explains concepts
- Work through any challenges
- Students are encouraged to explain their thinking to clarify their comprehension
Closing 5 Minutes
Reflection and looking ahead
- Reflect on what has been achieved in the session
- Set practice questions
Post-session 5 minutes
Tutor written feedback
- Tutor provides personalised written feedback about the session to help track progress