Pre-IGCSE English

Course Description

This course is designed to build a strong foundation in English for students in Years 8-10, preparing them for the challenges of IGCSE. The curriculum focuses on essential language skills, including sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary development.

Students will explore creative and analytical writing through short story analysis, poetry interpretation, and essay construction, enhancing their critical thinking and communication abilities. Interactive lessons will also cover reading comprehension techniques, narrative writing, and persuasive argumentation, empowering students with the tools to excel academically and express themselves confidently.

What You’ll Learn From This Course
  • Master sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary to improve writing clarity and precision.
  • Analyze short stories and poetry to develop critical thinking and literary interpretation skills.
  • Learn to craft engaging narratives and structured essays for creative and academic writing.
  • Strengthen reading comprehension and persuasive argumentation techniques for exams and beyond.
  • Duration1h / Lesson
  • Enrolled17/20
  • Lectures40
  • Skill LevelY8-Y10
  • LanguageEnglish
  • TimeThurs 5:00-6:30pm
  • InstructorDaniela Gadiuta