IGCSE English Language - Exam practice

Copy of Preparation for e...m on Monday 26th November

Example of test preparation

The exams will require an understanding of the following skills. Click the skills below for resources on writing:

Letters

Articles

Reports

Reviews

Leaflets

Assessment

Paper 1 Reading Passages (Core) 1 hour 45 minutes, 50 marks. Candidates answer three questions on two passages. Passage A will be 500–600 words long and Passage B will be 300–350 words long. This component is set and marked by Cambridge. This component is eligible for grades C–G and is worth 50% of the total marks.

Paper 3 Directed Writing and Composition (Core and Extended) 2 hours 50 marks Candidates answer one question on a passage or passages totalling 650–750 words, and complete a composition task from a choice of four titles. This component is set and marked by Cambridge. This component is eligible for grades A–G and is worth 50% of the total marks.

Speaking and Listening Test (Core and Extended) Approx. 10–12 minutes 30 marks. There is no question paper. Candidates conduct an individual task and take part in a discussion. All candidates are recorded during the administration period. This component is assessed by the teacher and moderated by Cambridge.

Writing help