IGCSE First Language English tuition prepares students to take the Cambridge or Edexcel exam. These are written examinations and coursework is not required. Our IGCSE Tutors will focus on helping students to understand the key concepts and prepare for the exam by providing them with structured practice. They will also help them to build a strong vocabulary and solid understanding of grammar.

In the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus for English (syllabus code 0990), there are four papers and a fifth component. The assessments include paper 1 Poetry and Prose, or the choice of paper 2 drama or paper 3 drama (open text) and paper 4 unseen. Paper 1 is assessed on the students’ detailed knowledge of literary texts as well as their appreciation and awareness of the ideas and attitudes conveyed in them.

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The other three papers assess the student’s ability to write effectively. This includes writing a persuasive essay and preparing a discursive presentation. Paper 4 assesses the student’s ability to answer questions in an organized and appropriate manner. Our IGCSE online Tutors will guide students to understand these assessment objectives and prepare for them through practice essays, presentations, and recitations.

To prepare for the exams, our IGCSE English Tutors recommend that students read widely, both fiction and non-fiction. This helps them to develop a range of vocabulary and enhances their reading comprehension. It is also important that they use a grammar handbook to learn the basic rules of grammar. They should try to write answers that are clear and precise and avoid repeating themselves or putting in irrelevant information. They should also practice answering questions in timed tests and ensure that they have a well-organized writing style.