Year 8 English Tutoring

Solid foundation

Gain a thorough understanding

Learn how to weave your ideas into your writing. Gain a thorough knowledge of all topics from the NSW Education Standards Authority Year 8 English Syllabus.

Essential skills

Develop creative thinking skills

Read thought-provoking texts. Develop your analytical skills by answering questions that engage your in the ideas central to English.

No more memorising

Boost your confidence

Apply your English skills in school assessments. With the best tools and support on your side there’s nothing to fear!

Weekly progress check-in

Track your child's progress via the Matrix LMS

Check in on your child’s progress by viewing their weekly quiz marks. Assess your child’s exam readiness with our end of term Topic Test which will be marked and returned to you.

English Theory Book

150+ pages of easy to understand concepts and examples.

English Homework

Develop your confidence! Practice your writing and receive feedback from your teacher.

English Quizzes

Intended to assess newly learned knowledge and skills - a great way to track your progress!

English Theory Book

English Homework

English Quizzes

One-to-one Workshops

End of Term English Topic Test

Take a Sneak Peek

One-to-one Workshops

Address any questions directly with a tutor during One-to-one Workshops. Never skip a question in your homework!

End of Term English Topic Test

Review your understanding at the end of the term. Performed under strict exam-style conditions in preparation for school assessments.

Gain essential writing skills with our inspirational English teachers

Dr Benjamin Cornford

BA(Hons) MCW PhD

Teaching exp.
10+ Years

At Matrix
10 Years

Benjamin has been teaching English to high school students and adolescents since 2006. He has also lectured at Cambridge University. Outside of his teaching schedule, Benjamin is also a screenwriter and a published writer and poet.

Dr Brian McMahon

BA MSt MA PhD

Teaching exp.
9 Years

At Matrix
2 Years

Dr McMahon completed his PhD in English at Balliol College, University of Oxford (UK). Brian has been tutoring English, Politics and Drama since 2012 and delivered lectures and seminars to undergraduate students.

Mr George Haddad

BA MCW PhDc

Teaching exp.
5 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

George is a current PhD candidate in Creative Arts at the University of Western Sydney. He is a published writer and won the Viva La Novella Prize in 2016. He has taught high school English whilst studying his Bachelor of Arts (English, Text and Writing) and Masters of Creative Writing.

Dr Katharine Pollock

BA(Hons) PhD

Teaching exp.
4 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

Katharine was awarded her PhD in Creative Writing in 2022. In addition to her teaching and research, Katherine is an avid reader and is a contributing writer to various publications. Her first novel will be published in 2022.

Mr Marcus Khoudair

Teaching exp.
7 Years

At Matrix
7 Years

Marcus graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UTS. He has been a member of the Matrix English team since 2015, teaching classes, conducting workshops and editing resources.

Mr Patrick Condliffe

BA(Hons)

Teaching exp.
10+ Years

At Matrix
10 Years

Patrick has been teaching English at Matrix Education since 2012 and has guided hundreds of students through HSC English to achieve their academic goals while fostering an appreciation for the art of writing. When he is not teaching, he is the editor of the Matrix Blog, which reaches over 2 million readers annually.

Mr Samuel Moginie

BA(Hons)

Teaching exp.
10+ Years

At Matrix
7 Years

Sam completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honours at the University of Sydney. Sam has had over ten years’ of teaching experience and has been teaching English at Matrix since 2015.

Mr Samuel Webster

BA MTeach

Teaching exp.
13 Years

At Matrix
2 Years

Samuel completed his Masters in Secondary Teaching at the University of Technology Sydney. He has had over ten years of English teaching experience in Australia and Italy.

Ms Scarlett Somlo

BA(Hons) BEd

Teaching exp.
10 Years

At Matrix
4 Years

Scarlett completed her Teaching degree at Charles Sturt University. She has had over ten years’ teaching experience high school English across high schools and at Matrix. She has also presented as a speaker to schools on HSC English and at the Australasian Association for Literature.

Ms Sora Yang

BA MA MDc

Teaching exp.
6 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

Sora completed her Bachelor of Arts at NYU (Abu Dhabi campus) and her Master of Arts at Harvard University (USA). Sora has worked across academia as a tutor, research assistant , library assistant and consultancy.

Dr Trish May

BA PhD

Teaching exp.
8 Years

At Matrix
6 Years

Dr Trish May is the English Coordinator of Matrix Education and has been teaching at Matrix since 2016. She completed her PhD in English at UNSW. As the Coordinator, she is the primary course developer for Matrix English.

Mr Weller Zhang

BA LLB

Teaching exp.
3 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

Weller completed his tertiary qualifications in law and health administration. He has been tutoring high school English since 2007 and has coached composition, interview and presentation to adult professionals.

Stay ahead with our Year 8 English Tutoring Program

Matrix runs one term ahead of NSW schools

Matrix Term 1

Oct - Dec

Journalism and Poetry

Stereotypes

Feature Articles

Poetry in-depth

Matrix Term 2

Feb - Apr

Texts Through Time

Traditional Stories

Prose Narrative

Film

Matrix Term 3

Apr - Jun

Perspective and Representation

Representing the Military

Perspective and Personal Context

Context, Perspective and Representation

Matrix Term 4

Jul - Sep

Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

Values in Shakespeare’s Time

Oct - Dec

Journalism and Poetry

Stereotypes

Feature Articles

Poetry in-depth

Feb - Apr

Texts Through Time

Traditional Stories

Prose Narrative

Film

Apr - Jun

Perspective and Representation

Representing the Military

Perspective and Personal Context

Context, Perspective and Representation

Jul - Sep

Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

Values in Shakespeare’s Time

See how 1.5 Hour Lesson are structured

9 weekly lessons in the school term

5 min	Introduction Overview of lesson Teachers explain objectives and outcomes of each lesson.	Teachers explain objectives and outcomes of each lesson.
80 min	Theory Lesson Gain in-depth understanding through textual study and develop your English skills. Students are guided through detailed textual analysis by teachers and learn how to write effectively.	Students are guided through detailed textual analysis by teachers and learn how to write effectively.
5 min	Conclusion Guide to homework Teachers provide a clear understanding of how to complete your homework.	Teachers provide a clear understanding of how to complete your homework.

Our proven formula for success

The Matrix Method for English^TM

Understanding (60% of Course Time)
Step 1. Comprehension
Reading for understanding is the first step in building towards to great written submission. Read the set text once to appreciate it.
Step 2. Meaning
Reading and annotating a text is fundamental preparation for your written submission! You're looking for themes, symbols, and moments of ambiguity.
Step 3. Analysis
This third reading will take the longest. This is your close reading where you mark up the important examples and identify techniques based upon your intimate understanding of the text.
Writing (40% of Course Time)
Step 4. Plan and scaffold
Consider the question, consult your text, and plan your answer. A written scaffold will save you time and allows you to check your logic!
Step 5. First draft
This is your first write up – and it will be rough! Have the text close by to check the evidence. Let your draft sit for a day and edit your writing with fresh eyes.
Step 6. Seek feedback
Once you’re satisfied with your first draft, it’s time to get your teacher to read your work. Consider their comments and corrections carefully.
Step 7. Polished work
Return to the text (yes, more reading!). Rewrite your draft incorporating feedback and your own expanded understanding.

Step 1

Comprehension

Reading for understanding is the first step in building towards to great written submission. Read the set text once to appreciate it.

Step 2

Meaning

Reading and annotating a text is fundamental preparation for your written submission! You're looking for themes, symbols, and moments of ambiguity.

Step 3

Analysis

This third reading will take the longest. This is your close reading where you mark up the important examples and identify techniques based upon your intimate understanding of the text.

Step 4

Plan and scaffold

Consider the question, consult your text, and plan your answer. A written scaffold will save you time and allows you to check your logic!

Step 5

First draft

This is your first write up – and it will be rough! Have the text close by to check the evidence. Let your draft sit for a day and edit your writing with fresh eyes.

Step 6

Seek feedback

Once you’re satisfied with your first draft, it’s time to get your teacher to read your work. Consider their comments and corrections carefully.

Step 7

Polished work

Return to the text (yes, more reading!). Rewrite your draft incorporating feedback and your own expanded understanding.

Year 8 English Timetable

Term

9 weekly lessons for comprehensive knowledge and understanding.

Chatswood

Chatswood
Wed	4:30 - 6:00pm
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm
Sun	1:30 - 3:00pm

Epping

Epping
Sat	9:30 - 11:00am
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm

Hurstville

Hurstville
Wed	4:30 - 6:00pm
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm

Strathfield

Strathfield
Mon	6:10 - 7:40pm
Sun	9:30 - 11:00am
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm

Sydney City

Chatswood

Chatswood
Wed	4:30 - 6:00pm
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm
Sun	1:30 - 3:00pm

Epping

Epping
Sat	9:30 - 11:00am
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm

Hurstville

Hurstville
Wed	4:30 - 6:00pm
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm

Strathfield

Strathfield
Mon	6:10 - 7:40pm
Sun	9:30 - 11:00am
Sun	11:00 - 12:30pm

Sydney City

See our full timetable

Our Year 8 English Pricing

$44

per hour

1.5 hrs

per lesson

9 lessons

per term

$594

per term (inc. GST)

What you'll get:

Classes taught by inspirational teachers
9 engaging theory lessons over 9 weeks
150+ pages of content designed to develop your critical English skills
One-to-one Workshops that address individual learning needs
Personalised and detailed feedback on written work
Additional online resources including textual analysis and exemplar essays

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Loved by over 4500 students across 220 schools

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How is Matrix different?

	Matrix	Others
Teachers	Matrix Vast classroom teaching experience, HSC and/or university teaching experience with an ability to explain concepts clearly	Others Have little or no actual teaching experience, cannot explain difficult concepts in a manner that students can understand
Program	Matrix Teaching program that covers the NSW Education Standards Authority syllabus. Structured learning system that allows students to develop sound study habits every week	Others Most private tutors and other tuition centres do not follow a set structure; rather they have an ad-hoc approach without considering timing and outcomes
Resources	Matrix A full set of resources written by academics and education researchers. Online access to Supplementary exam papers / texts with top responses.	Others Only address content that students raise, use generic textbooks.
Assessments	Matrix Short quizzes and topic tests held under strict exam conditions to ensure students have a solid understanding of the subject	Others No exam-style quizzes or tests that assess the student’s weaknesses. Hence, they are not able to identify their specific learning needs
Reporting	Matrix Weekly tracking of Grades, Quiz and Topic Test results so student and parents can monitor their progress.	Others No measured tracking process, so they cannot tell if the student is struggling or improving.
Learning Management System	Matrix Share information, academic resources and advice with classmates from over 220 schools.	Others Do not have the library of resources or past exams that can help students excel
One-to-one Workshops	Matrix Free workshops to target individual learning needs	Others No additional support outside the lesson.

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Year 8 English Tutoring

Solid foundation

Gain a thorough understanding

Essential skills

Develop creative thinking skills

No more memorising

Boost your confidence

Weekly progress check-in

Track your child's progress via the Matrix LMS

What our Year 8 English students receive

Gain essential writing skills with our inspirational English teachers

Stay ahead with our Year 8 English Tutoring Program

Matrix Term 1

Oct - Dec

Matrix Term 2

Feb - Apr

Matrix Term 3

Apr - Jun

Matrix Term 4

Jul - Sep

Matrix Term 1

Matrix Term 2

Matrix Term 3

Matrix Term 4

Oct - Dec

Feb - Apr

Apr - Jun

Jul - Sep

See how 1.5 Hour Lesson are structured

Our proven formula for success

The Matrix Method for EnglishTM

Understanding (60% of Course Time)

Writing (40% of Course Time)

Step 1

Comprehension

Step 2

Meaning

Step 3

Analysis

Step 4

Plan and scaffold

Step 5

First draft

Step 6

Seek feedback

Step 7

Polished work

Year 8 English Timetable

Term

Chatswood

Epping

Hurstville

Strathfield

Sydney City

Chatswood

Epping

Hurstville

Strathfield

Sydney City

Our Year 8 English Pricing

$44

1.5 hrs

9 lessons

$594

Classes taught by inspirational teachers

9 engaging theory lessons over 9 weeks

150+ pages of content designed to develop your critical English skills

One-to-one Workshops that address individual learning needs

Personalised and detailed feedback on written work

Additional online resources including textual analysis and exemplar essays

Matrix COVID-19 Learning Guarantee

Loved by over 4500 students across 220 schools

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-

How is Matrix different?

Teachers

Program

Resources

Assessments

Reporting

The Matrix Method for English^TM