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What lessons cover

  • Reading: comprehension, summary and writer's effect
  • Directed writing based on reading texts
  • Composition: descriptive and narrative writing
  • Accuracy: grammar, punctuation and spelling

About IGCSE First Language English

  • First Language English 0500 assesses reading and writing in two exam papers, or with a coursework option at some schools.
  • Marks reward both ideas and the quality of written English.

How to do well

  1. Practise writer's effect questionsAnalysing word choice is a skill that improves with model answers and feedback.
  2. Plan compositionsFive minutes of planning gives descriptive and narrative pieces a clear structure.
  3. Learn the command wordsCambridge mark schemes reward the exact command word: state, describe, explain, calculate. Practise answering to the command, not just the topic.

How it works

  1. Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who knows your course.
  2. Book a free first lessonShare the course outline, recent tests and your goals, and agree a plan.
  3. Follow the planWeekly lessons that follow your class, with practice before each test.

Frequently asked questions

First Language or Second Language English?

First Language English 0500 is for fluent speakers. English as a Second Language suits students still developing fluency.

Can my writing really improve before the exam?

Yes. Regular timed writing with detailed feedback is one of the fastest ways to raise an English grade.

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