English Language

Curriculum Leader English and Drama: Mr Brian Taylor

Examination – Cambridge IGCSE, 0990

Course Content

• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English is designed for learners whose first language is English. The course enables learners to:

• develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing 

• use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

• develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.

Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used. Cambridge IGCSE First Language English also develops more general analysis and communication skills such as inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English offers candidates the opportunity to respond with understanding to a rich array of reading texts during the course as a whole. Candidates will use these texts to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types for different purposes and audiences. Candidates will develop both their speaking and their listening skills, delivering a presentation, and responding to questions and engaging in conversations. Candidates are encouraged to become appreciative and critical readers, writers, speakers and listeners

How will you be assessed? 

Paper 1 : 50%

Reading - Structured and extended writing questions. Questions will be based on three reading texts.

2 hours

Paper 2 : 50%

Directed Writing and Composition - Extended writing question and composition task.

2 hours

Careers

English Language is essential in almost every skilled profession and helps students in many areas of their future careers. Specific employment opportunities include publishing, journalism, teaching, public relations, banking, marketing and politics, as well as others. It is also a standard requirement for post 16 study.