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How would you best approach an oral examination such as an IOC?

To be able to fully prepare yourself, you should tackle the oral step by step. Start by making sure you have all the passages that your examiner could possibly ask you about. This may be an array of po...

Answered by Matthew H. English Language tutor
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When should you use an apostrophe?

There are two situations when you can use an apostrophe:  contractions and for possession.  I will start with contractions as this is the easiest.

A contraction is when you...

Answered by Nick O. English Language tutor
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How can I avoid "waffling" when analysing a text?

The approach that I would suggest to any student analysing a text is to use "PEE". This stands for Point, Evidence and Explain and allows your answers to be more focused and ensures that you inc...

Answered by Laura W. English Language tutor
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Language Development/Acquisition- What are Halliday's seven functions of a child's language?

Halliday (1978) proposed that there are 7 stages or functions of a child's speech. These are as follows.

Instrumental function - language that is used to fulfil a need, s...

Answered by Bethany R. English Language tutor
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How do you prepare for an oral examination?

This might sound obvious, but the best way to preapre yourself is by practicing alone. You will have a set number of texts, one of which you will be examined on, so make sure you know a brief analysis ...

Answered by Calu M. English Language tutor
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