Cambridge IGCSE® English as a Second Language With CD-ROM

Description

This title has been written for the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510 and 0511) syllabuses.

An easy and cost-effective way to teach both the speaking and listening components with one set of books covering two years and free digital material.

Additional support for the written part of the exam to help students improve their answers and overall grade, including authentic material written by students with critical comments from teachers.

Key Features

• Prepares students for their exams with a focus on assessed language features, such as inference, opinion and attitude
• Develops language abilities at an appropriate pace with extra interactive tests on a free CD-ROM
• Answers to the workbook questions can be found on the Teacher’s CD Rom
• Places attention on the importance of style and content, together with accuracy and the correct use of different registers
• Explains relevant grammar points in easy-to-understand language, and are supported by exam-related examples
• Illustrates each point by means of an example relevant to the exam
• Contains a database of topic-related vocabulary and ideas

This title is not endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education

Review

“With sample examination questions after each skill, the book would even help teachers in assessing students after each skill taught… I highly recommend it.” – Mrs L Shana, Rainbow Secondary School, Botswana

Also useful for

The clear explanations and extensive use of examples also make it extremely useful for students preparing for other advanced exams, such as First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and IGCSE First Language English.

Table of Contents

1. Becoming a better reader
2. Applying your reading skills
3. Reading more complex texts
4. Reading and summarising
5. Becoming a better writer
6. Listening and speaking skills
7. Appendix: Technical skills

Author Biography

John Reynolds is an experienced examiner and trainer. He is also a successful author and experienced teacher. In addition to Checkpoint English, John has written IGCSE English, also endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.