Summary:

This Study Guide has been written especially for students preparing from the University of Cambridge International Examination IGCSE First Language English syllabus (Core and Extended curriculum). It provides all the explanation and advice students need to study efficiently for the exam.

- The subject is divided into topics.
- Each topic starts with a list of Key Objectives, which specifies the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course.
- Where appropriate, there is also a list of Key Definitions.
- The Key Ideas sections outline the content and can be used by students to check that they know and understand the essential concepts for IGCSE First Language English.
- Common misconceptions and errors and highlighted.
- Sample questions and answers and examiner's comments show students how to improve their answers and increase their grades.
- Further questions (with answers at the back of the book) allow students to test their knowledge.

Written by experienced teachers and examiners, the series is endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

• Written specifically for the IGCSE First Language English syllabus
• Covers Core and Supplement components of syllabus
• Endorsed by the Universty of Cambridge International Examinations
• Highlights common misconceptions and errors
• Includes examiner's hints on how to improve grades

Table of Contents:
Introduction
1 Reading skills
2 Using reading skills: short answer questions
3 Using reading skills: understand how writers achieve effects
4 Using reading skills: directed writing task
5 Summary writing task
6 Composition skills
7 Argumentative writing
8 Discursive writing
9 Descriptive writing
10 Narrative writing
11 Composition tasks in coursework
12 Speaking and listening
13 Using speaking and listening skills
Preparing for the examination
Answers
Index

About the Author(s):
John Reynolds and Julia Hubbard are experienced teachers and examiners.

Readership:
IGCSE First Language English students