The core laws and key ideas of each Advanced English lesson, built from the prescribed curriculum. This is a quick preview — open the full cheat sheet with flashcards and questions inside TawjihiAI.
Method: Assign scores (1-5) to costs (time, effort, environment) vs. benefits.
Vocabulary-and-Grammar-Business-and-Passive
Mastering business terminology and the strategic use of the passive voice to enhance objectivity and focus on actions.
Business Vocabulary Essentials
USP ← Unique Selling Proposition (feature making a product different/better).
Turnover ← Total business done in a set period.
Venture + Risk ← A new, risky business project.
Cost-effective ← Good value for money.
Writing-For-and-against-essay
A structured approach to writing balanced essays by presenting both sides of an issue, using precise collocations, and employing effective paraphrasing techniques to enhance academic flow.
Shopping Collocations
Stock up ← Buying essentials in large quantities.
Shop around ← Comparing prices for the best deal.
Run errands ← Doing short, necessary tasks.
Mooching around ← Spending time walking in shops.
Reading-and-Writing
A strategic guide to mastering active listening, inferring attitudes, and applying professional negotiation techniques in English.
Persuasion Techniques
Yes questions ← Building agreement.
Scarcity principle ← Creating urgency.
Tastes
Vocabulary and Grammar Food and Conditionals
Mastering food-related adjectives and precise partitive collocations for accurate descriptive writing and speaking.
Mastering the psychological and practical strategies to build resilience through nature, mindfulness, and audience-aware communication.
Core Vocabulary & Concepts
Immerse ← To involve oneself deeply in an activity or environment.
Contemplate ← To look at or think about something thoughtfully for a long time.
Revolution ← A fundamental change in ways of thinking or acting.
Psyche ← The human soul, mind, or spirit.
Vocabulary-and-Grammar
A comprehensive guide to mastering vague language, descriptive adjective order, and vocabulary precision for Grade 12 English.
Mastering Vague Language
Vague language ← Used when the speaker is uncertain of a specific term.
Approximation ← Used to provide estimates (e.g., 'about', 'around').
Functional usage ← Helps maintain flow when the exact word is elusive.
Reading-and-Speaking
A comprehensive guide to mastering relative clauses, figurative language, and complex grammatical structures for the Grade 12 English curriculum.
Figurative Language Mastery
Simile ← Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor ← Direct comparison (A is B) without 'like' or 'as'.
Personification ← Giving human traits to non-human objects.
Alliteration ← Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Writing
Write a formal response to a published opinion by identifying the article, answering each point, using concession and contrast, and hedging blunt disagreement.
Hedging Toolkit
Verbs: believe, assume, suggest.
Modals: would, might, could.
Follow the crowd
Vocabulary-and-Grammar
A strategic overview of the core linguistic and structural components required for Grade 12 English proficiency, focusing on formal writing techniques and exam-readiness.
Writing Strategies
Letter to the Editor ← Formal structure + clear purpose.
Concession ← Acknowledging the opposing view before refuting it.
Paraphrasing ← Restating ideas using synonyms + changing sentence structure while keeping the original meaning.
Reading and Listening
A strategic review of essential linguistic devices and vocabulary structures required for Grade 12 English proficiency.
Mastering Collocations
Collocation ← Words that naturally 'go together' in English.
Example 1: 'Lucrative industry' ← High-profit business sector.
Example 2: 'Bare essentials' ← Minimum requirements for survival/function.
Strategy ← Memorize as fixed units rather than individual words.
Grammar-and-Writing
Mastering the usage of the definite article 'the' for species classification and understanding socialisation terminology for academic writing.
The Definite Article (the) Rules
Species classification ← Use 'the' + singular noun (e.g., 'The orang-utan is solitary').
Individual members ← Use 'a/an' or plural (e.g., 'An orang-utan was spotted').
Generalizations ← 'The' defines the entire group as a biological or social entity.
Unbelievable
Life-Skills-How-to-be-a-good-team-member
Mastering the balance between individual contribution and collaborative synergy to achieve collective goals effectively.
Core Principles of Teamwork
Active Listening ← Understanding diverse perspectives
Clear Communication + Reliability = Trust
Constructive Feedback ← Improving team output
Shared Responsibility ← Achieving common objectives
Vocabulary and Grammar
A strategic overview of the essential linguistic and structural frameworks required for Grade 12 English mastery, focusing on vocabulary expansion, descriptive precision, and project-based learning.
Descriptive Power: High-Impact Adjectives
Baffling ← Something difficult to understand or explain.
Mind-boggling ← Overwhelmingly complex or surprising.
Riveting/Breathtaking ← Used for visual spectacles or intense experiences.
Speaking and Reading
A comprehensive review of advanced English language structures, including modal usage for past habits, speculation, and specialized psychological terminology.
Vocabulary & Cognitive States
Lucid dreaming ← Awareness of dreaming while asleep.
Aphantasia ← Inability to visualize mental images.
Hyperphantasia ← Extremely vivid mental imagery.
Method acting ← Technique where actors embody characters fully.
Writing
A comprehensive guide to mastering advanced collocations, critical writing concepts, and vocabulary precision for the Grade 12 English curriculum.
Mastering 'Raise' Collocations
Raise awareness ← To increase public knowledge about a specific issue.
Up the ladder
Vocabulary-and-Grammar
An essential guide to mastering linguistic registers, professional vocabulary, and structural balance for Grade 12 English proficiency.
Understanding Register
Register ← The level of formality used in speech or writing.
Context + Audience = Determining factor for register selection.
Neutral Register ← The safest choice for professional and academic writing.
Reading and Listening
A strategic overview of essential linguistic structures and exam-focused strategies for Grade 12 English proficiency.
Exam Focus: Reading & Listening
Scan for keywords ← identify main ideas quickly.
Listen for tone + context ← infer speaker's attitude.
Analyze text structure ← predict content flow.
Evidence-based answers ← always refer back to the source text.
Speaking-and-Writing
Mastering the balance between assertive communication and diplomatic tone to effectively convey aspirations and leadership qualities.
Core Concepts: Aspirations vs. Reality
Pipe dream: An unrealistic or unattainable hope ← requires grounding in reality.
Life-Skills-How-to-develop-leadership-skills
A strategic guide to mastering leadership development, focusing on core competencies, objective reporting, and effective communication as outlined in the Grade 12 curriculum.