📙English Language (Two Years)
IGCSE
£42.75
📍 Course Code: 0990
📂 Syllabus: Cambridge International
👩🏻🏫 Delivery: Live, interactive, online classes
⏰ Frequency: Weekly 1-hour sessions
⏳ Duration: 30 weeks
🗓️ Start Date: September 2025
🎓 Suitable for: Students aged 14–16
'Words – so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them.' Nathaniel Hawthorne
Language is power—and learning to read, write, and communicate with clarity is one of the most valuable skills a student can gain.
This course prepares students for the Cambridge IGCSE English Language (0990) examination through engaging, practical, and discussion-led lessons. Students explore a wide range of nonfiction and literary texts with insight and independence, focusing on comprehension, inference, and analysis.
They also develop the ability to write fluently and accurately across a variety of real-world genres—from articles and reports to narratives and descriptions. With regular feedback and support, students build both exam confidence and transferable skills for life beyond school.
🗂️ WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
In our small, supportive online classes, students will:
📖 Read a wide range of texts to strengthen comprehension, inference, and analysis
📝 Write with purpose and clarity—including narrative, descriptive, discursive, and persuasive forms
🔍 Learn to interpret tone, perspective, and authorial intent
✍️ Practise timed responses to build stamina and exam readiness
💬 Receive personalised weekly feedback and clear improvement targets
All resources are carefully structured to support long-term progress, not just last-minute revision.
👤 WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Students aged 14–16 working towards their IGCSE English Language qualification
Home-educated learners who value structured, interactive teaching
Students aiming to develop stronger reading and writing skills across the curriculum
Those planning to progress to A-levels in English, humanities, or essay-based subjects
Learners who benefit from regular feedback and a calm, discussion-led environment
No prior exam experience is required—just a willingness to think, read, and write.
Classes are led by a qualified teacher and experienced home educator in a supportive, encouraging environment.
The Cambridge IGCSE English Language course builds confidence, fluency, and precision in reading and writing. It encourages students to analyse information, communicate ideas effectively, and adapt their language to suit different contexts.
But more than that—it fosters literacy for life. Whether students are preparing for further study, employment, or creative careers, English remains a foundational skill.
Academic Benefits
Builds critical thinking and literacy across all subjects
Supports success in History, Sociology, Politics, Film, and Media
Prepares students for A-levels, IB, and university admissions
Enhances essay writing and source analysis
Life & Professional Benefits
Equips students with essential communication skills
Encourages confident, accurate self-expression
Supports well-being through writing and reading for meaning
Improves clarity of thought, argument, and creativity
What’s included?
Lessons are structured, engaging, and paced to meet students where they are—whether they are active participants or quiet thinkers.
✅ Weekly live, interactive lessons
✅ Small group sizes with personalised attention
✅ Weekly homework and differentiated tasks
✅ Individual marking and written feedback
✅ Structured preparation for both exam components
✅ Regular progress tracking and optional mock exams
✅ Access to revision resources and an online learning platform
✅ Flexible support for students with SEN, anxiety, or additional needs
How is the course assessed?
📝 Two final exams (50% each):
📖 Component 1: Reading
4 questions on a selection of nonfiction texts:
Comprehension (20 marks)
Summary (20 marks)
Short answers & language analysis (20 marks)
Extended response: writing in role (20 marks)
Duration: 2 hours
Total marks: 80. Weighting: 50%
✍️ Component 2: Writing
Two tasks:
Section A: Directed Writing (based on reading stimulus)
5-mark comprehension + 35-mark extended response
Section B: Composition
Choose one from narrative or descriptive writing (40 marks)
Duration: 2 hours
Total marks: 80. Weighting: 50%
🗣️ Spoken Language is available as an optional separate endorsement but is not required.