IGCSE English First Language

Syllabus

As well as preparing you for the examinations, there is guidance on many of the basics of English Language including:

• Common errors
• Punctuation rules and conventions
• Spelling
• Nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs
• Sentence structure
• Paragraphing
• Presentation of essays

The main thrust of the course, however, is to prepare you for the examinations. To this end the focus on essay planning and writing in coherent sentences and paragraphs whilst employing a variety of styles and a wide vocabulary will be of enormous benefit to you.

What will be in the examinations?

Please note that we will be preparing you only for the examinations options, Papers 2 and 3. These two written papers are the only papers you will need to take to gain an IGCSE. No coursework is required.

The papers have the following structure:

Paper 2: Reading Passages (Extended)

2 hours

Candidates answer three questions on two passages of 600–700 words each, linked by a common theme.

Eligible for Grades A*–E.

50% of total marks – 40% on Reading and 10% on Writing.

Paper 3: Directed Writing and Composition

2 hours

50% of total marks – 10% 0n Reading and 40% on Writing.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 300 hrs.