IGCSE Second Language English Paper One

If you understand the title, then you'll know what this series covers!

Paper One covers

• Reading Comprehension - knowledge and understanding
• Reading Comprehension - response and analysis
• Note-taking
• Summaries
• Email to a Friend
• Composition

Bespoke, single-topic, one-off and ongoing support available :

• Introduction and overview : understanding the examination and its components / tasks, what is being examined and how, formats, dates, local examination centres, common mistakes and misunderstandings, general strategies for success
• group and individual support available
• Individual components (above) : component reviews, markschemes, maximising your score, specific success tactics, preparation strategies
• group and individual support available
• Individual components (I - III above) : authentic activities and tasks, practice and feedback, strategies for success
• group and individual support available
• participants are sent tasks and activities beforehand to complete which are then reviewed
• Reading Comprehension Practice and Feedback
• Note-taking Practice and Feedback
• Individual components (IV - VI above) : authentic activities and tasks, practice and feedback, strategies for success
• individual support is recommended for these components due to the individually-specific feedback
• participants are sent tasks and activities beforehand to complete which are then reviewed
• Summaries Practice and Feedback

Recommended for all :

• Overview of Cambridge E2L (ESL); the differences with Cambridge EFL; components; task types; strategies for success; preparation

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