How to ...
Ace HSC Speaking

Well I'm going to compile a list of what I didn't do to help those who are yet to complete their HSC speaking

What I didn't do / What you should do

1) Stress.
Unlike me. If you don't stress, you'll fail. I slept the whole day before extension ... and failed.

2) Dress Warmly.
Yep, dressed like a slut on 1st Saturday of speaking. Ended up with "respiratory tract infection" and failed all succeeding examinations. (Not implying that I didn't fail preceding ones anyway)

3) If you don't know anything about China, don't pretend you do.
During my continuers I got caught out from pretending to be patriotic.
"I support China =D"
"So are you Chinese?"
"Yes, indeed."
"Tell me about your culture"
"UHHHHH"

4) Top tip for extension students: LEARN ABOUT ABOS
WHY?! Didn't I learn about Abos. And the stupid question was "Saying sorry is the key to solving conflicts in relationships. Do you agree? (paraphrased)"
Great chance to talk about "THE apology" except I knew nothing about it.
Yeah, I know you guys are thinking "Why the fuck don't you know about your own race?"

Yeah .. That's about all I can think of.

Good luck to others (namely Nihongo students)

Posted by Ky, who is studying ...