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The third edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE® English Student Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE® and IGCSE® (9-1) First Language English syllabuses (0500 and 0990), showing students how to make progress.
This Student Book supports the syllabuses for first examination in 2020.
Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education
First teaching: September 2018 First examination: June 2020
This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
- Revised and updated to support the 2020 syllabus and examination formats.
- Show students how to progress with a clear Student Book structure that moves from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to specific question types and coursework tasks.
- Help students to make progress with regular 'Check your progress' checklists and annotated sample answers to exemplify how to do well.
- Prepare students for examination success with sample questions at the end of each chapter and two complete practice papers at the end of the book. Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice examination papers in the Student Book.
- Build confidence in speaking and listening with clear guidance, activities and exemplification of the presentation and discussion tasks.
- Save time on planning and preparation with expert support from Julia Burchell, an experienced examiner and trainer.
About the author
Keith Brindle is a Senior Examiner with a leading Awarding Body, a former Head of English and the author of numerous books, many of which focus on revision and honing exam technique. He offers in-school support: Sessions for Teachers and Sessions for Students.
Mike Gould is a former Head of English and an experienced author who has written over 150 books and other resources for teachers and students, including GCSE and IGCSE textbooks and digital support material. He has also been a Senior Lecturer in English and Education, teaching the history of the English language, creative writing and how to apply new technologies to the English classroom.
Ian Kirby has been teaching English for over twenty years. He is currently a senior tutor in charge of Post-16 English at an outstanding school in Northamptonshire. He has written many books aimed at students and teachers, including GCSE revision guides, textbooks for lower secondary, GCSE and the Cambridge International qualifications.
Summary
The third edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE® English Student Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE® and IGCSE® (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500 and 0990), showing students how to make progress. This Student Book supports the syllabuses for first examination in 2020.
