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Hi, may I know the changes for the new syllabus for Nov 2023 and how should I adjust to it?
Hi Hanah!
We’re happy to have you back in this month’s free tutorials.
There are no significant changes in the Cambridge IGCSE English First Language 2023 syllabus, so you do not have to worry about it.
We suggest you download the latest syllabus here: https://skolatis.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/ for your reference.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask us.
Best Regards,
English Department
Thanks!
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We’re happy to assist you.
If you have a moment, we would be so grateful if you could share your thoughts on how our tutorials have helped you.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and will help us continue to grow and improve. Thank you so much for your time and support!
Hi, you are all most welcome and I will, for sure.
Please give me some time… 🙂
Thanks, Hanah. We are looking forward to it.
Hi,
How can I achieve an A* in English as a first language?
Also, how can I get full marks in the Writer’s effect, Igcse extended paper 2 (0500)
Hi Hanah!
Welcome to this month’s free tutorials!
Please read our tips below to score an A* on the English as a First Language exam.
Candidates producing A* answers demonstrated that they had understood a fairly wide range of relevant ideas, communicating these accurately and concisely.
Therefore, you must aim for quality rather than quantity. This means you should focus more on writing excellent English than a long essay.
Check how many marks there are for each question. It will help you plan your time in the examination and target the requirements of each question more effectively. For example, a question with six marks expects you to offer more than a question with only one mark.
We suggest you check out our English First Language revision course: https://skolatis.com/product/cambridge-igcse-english-first-language/.
It includes writing practices and past exam paper assessments, which you can submit for marking. We will send you your marked paper along with detailed guidance on you can write A* answers.
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Hi, I’m a newbie to this site and recently discovered it, I’m totally in awe with the wealth of knowledge that’s presented here, is this english lesson ‘live’ as in a video format or through comments… if’s it’s live please let me know where I can obtain the link to join the online lesson.
Thank You,
Hi Hanah,
Welcome to Skolatis! We are happy to see you here.
This month’s free English lesson is now live. You can watch the video tutorial and read the notes about this month’s topic, Active and Passive voices.
If you have any questions for our subject matter expert, please leave a comment, and our subject matter expert will get back to you.
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Please provide some useful general vocabulary which can be used in all text types!
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Hi Aryan,
Avoid using the same word too often and try to choose a more precise vocabulary rather than always the first word you think of.
Try to avoid common, overused, vague, short and childish vocabulary, such as ‘nice’, ‘big’, ‘little’, ‘a lot of’, ‘good’, and ‘bad’.
The key here is to build your vocabulary. Here are some ways how to build your vocabulary.
1. Look for synonyms for each basic word that you come across.
2. Make a habit of keeping a logbook beside you, or using your smartphone if you have one, and start building your vocabulary by looking into a dictionary (or dictionary from your super smartphone) and then copying down their synonym words or phrases.
3. You can start by building verbs, as they are very interesting, and you even get to learn phrasal verbs at the same time. Using phrasal verbs in your writing could land you some good marks!
We hope this helps. If you want more detailed guidance, please join our revision courses at https://skolatis.com/revision-courses/. Use the discount code above to get a 15% discount.
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Hi,
Kindly offer some tips on how to develop the details from the passage, in the extended response questions.
Thank you!
Hi there!
Thank you for joining our free English lesson and Q&A session!
Here are some tips on how to develop ideas from the passage:
1. Watch out for hints and suggestions in the text, such as how characters might feel or their reasons for behaving as they did.
2. Use the evidence you have found by reading the insert – do not invent completely new ideas or information that could not be backed up with details or clues from the text.
3. Some ideas might be quite subtle and implied. This means that you will need to use any clues and details you noticed when reading to write a convincing response.
4. It will not be enough just to repeat the details you have read. The more you can adapt the details from the passage to suit the task you have been set, the more likely you are to score well for reading.
5. Do not drift away from the text. Everything you write must be directly connected to the passage and be supported by references to it.
We hope you find these tips useful. Good luck!
Best Regards,
English Department
Thank you so much!
Hi!
You are very much welcome.
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