Cambridge IGCSE™ First Language English Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)

This series supports the Cambridge IGCSE™ First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990) for examination from 2027.

Graham Elsdon (Author), Helen Rees-Bidder (Author)

9781009528795, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Multiple-component retail product, published 27 March 2025

281 pages
27.5 x 22 x 1.1 cm, 0.7 kg

With its skills-based approach, our updated print and digital coursebook helps build your Student's skills and confidence through a variety of different activities, tasks, projects and formative assessment opportunities. The coursebook is organised into two sections, one for reading and another for writing and includes engaging video content to bring the subject to life. Students will explore a wide range of diverse, modern and international texts and enjoy applying their knowledge to different scenarios. This coursebook supports the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE (9-1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Access your digital resource via Cambridge GO.

Introduction
How to use this series
How to use this book
Part 1: Reading
Unit 1: Reading skills and strategies
Unit 2: Reading for comprehension
Unit 3: Summary writing
Unit 4: Analysing and explaining writers' effects
Unit 5: Extended response to reading
Unit 6: Reading practice
Part 2: Writing
Unit 7: Writing skills
Unit 8: Directed writing
Unit 9: Descriptive writing
Unit 10: Narrative writing
Unit 11: Writing practice
Glossary of key terms
Index
Acknowledgements.

Subject Areas: Educational: English language: reading & writing skills [YQCS]