The Jeddle Podcast

Rosie completed the HSC in 2024 with a mark of 98% in English Advanced, placing 9th in NSW. She also received an ATAR of 98.25 and was accepted in a combined law degree at UNSW. Learn exactly how Rosie studied for each section of the exam, including her biggest tips for standing out!    Get access to expert marking for your essays and the #1 English study guides: https://jeddle.com

Victoria completed the HSC in 2024 with an ATAR of 99.40 and two state ranks: 8th in English Advanced and 10th in English Extension 1. Dive into her best study tips and the journey that helped her get the most out of the year and level up to smash the HSC.   Get access to expert marking for your essays and the #1 study guides: https://jeddle.com

Jonny provides some key advice on how you can fine-tune and elevate your body paragraphs. 

In this podcast, Jonny provides in-depth feedback to a student's draft English essay, unpacking the essay question and carefully going through the student's work to provide you with strategies to improve the quality of your writing. This sample is specifically in relation to the poems of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes for Module A Advanced but the writing strategies and insights are relevant across m...

Jonny gives you the best tips and tricks to help you improve and solidify your English essay paragraphs, with an example from the Merchant of Venice. 

From Jeddle's latest essay skills workshop, Jonny prepares HSC English students for trials with essential essay writing skills that you must have for the HSC. In this podcast you'll learn key skills with practical examples and breakdowns making it easy to apply to your own writing.

Listing and conjuctions are some of the most common pitfalls students fall into - these things can impede the clarity and quality of your writing. Jonny explains how to avoid listing and conjunction in your English HSC to bolster your English essays.

Jonny explains how you should approach timing and the key strategies to use for the HSC English exams and trials for optimal performance.

Learn essential techniques that you can use to effectively prepare for Module C. 

Learn some simple techniques that can help elevate your HSC essays for a high band 6 result.

Adel discusses her study routine for English and other subjects during her HSC year and the way she organised her notes. Adel received an ATAR of 98.60, including a 5th place state rank in English Advanced.

Jonny explains how to order your paragraphs so they build on each other to create a cohesive essay - a key skill to elevate your essays in the HSC. 

Jonny dissects a quote from Nineteen Eighty-Four goes through a simple and ideal formula to help you effectively structure your analysis: Technique + Quote + Verb + Effect.  He uses the following excerpt from Nineteen Eighty-Four to demonstrate how to analyse efficiently.  "For perhaps two seconds he was back in the half-forgotten world of his childhood. Then a door banged, seeming to cut off the...

In 2023, Caleb completed the HSC with a perfect ATAR of 99.95 and two state ranks. He placed 2nd in English Advanced and 9th in English Extension 2. In this conversation, Caleb shares his study advice and key habits that helped him achieve a perfect ATAR.

In 2023, Piper completed the HSC with two state ranks and an impressive ATAR of 99.30. She placed 17th English and 8th in Ancient History. In this conversation, Piper shares her study advice and key habits that helped her succeed throughout the year, including doing lots of practice, studying during school hours in the HSC lead-up and holidays, and paying attention in class.

In 2023, Leila placed 3rd in English Advanced, 16th in Legal Studies and achieved an ATAR of 99.70, through perseverance, dedication and her insane sleep schedule. In this conversation, Leila and Johnny discuss the ups and downs of studying for the HSC, while maintaining a healthy social life. Leila reveals how she structured her unique study schedule, how she motivated herself to be ranked in two...

In 2023, Jordan placed 1st in English Advanced, 8th in Extension 1 Maths and achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95 - all while juggling the responsibilities of being school captain of North Sydney Boys High School! In this conversation, Jordan shares his year 12 journey and practical study insights to help you achieve your best in the HSC. He speaks about the collaborative culture at North Sydney Boys...

Jeddle Mastermind is back with a new format, new questions and new students! Two students go head to head with their English skills, and knowledge in Pop Culture for the chance to win a cash prize. Jeddle Mastermind is an interactive game show that tests high school students on a variety of topics, including English Literature, Biology, Economics, Business, Health, Sport, Science and Pop Culture.

Jonny reflects on the HSC and how it is a valuable and unique experience looking back. He discusses all the things you can gain from the HSC year including what you can learn about yourself, how you can develop a good work ethic and the bonds you make with others. He also reflects on the uncertainty many students feel coming out of the HSC but all the opportunities that are available going forward...

After going through the intensity of the HSC it is very common to hit a low afterwards and feel a sense of emptiness or even depression. Jonny discusses this experience which is shared among many other students who complete year 12 and breaks down some key strategies to help you through this very normal stage of life!

Jeddle Mastermind is back with a new format, new questions and new students! Two students go head to head with their English skills, and knowledge in Pop Culture for the chance to win a cash prize. Jeddle Mastermind is an interactive game show that tests high school students on a variety of topics, including English Literature, Biology, Economics, Business, Health, Sport, Science and Pop Culture....

Jonny unpacks George Orwell's novel, Nineteen Eighty-four, and how the themes of hate and control are explored and connected.      

The transition from high school to univeristy is quite a jump so this episode will take you through how to balance study with socialising. It's important to make time for spending time with friends at University so an important skill to learn is how to allocate time to study and allocate time off. Jonny chats with a HSC state ranking student and they reflect on their experiences in University in t...

Jonny explains the most efficient strategies to help you memorise your English essays to ensure you learn them quickly and can adapt them on the day of an assessment or exam.

Two senior students go head to head on questions about their upcoming HSC, covering English, biology and Business studies. Jeddle Mastermind is an interactive game show that tests high school students on a variety of topics, including English Literature, Biology, Economics, Business, Health, Sport, Science and Pop Culture. Apply now for Jeddle Mastermind: https://bit.ly/j-master