Work through a topic in order, attempt the practice questions before opening the answers, then test yourself on past papers. Always check the topic list against the syllabus your school follows.
Topics
Paper 2: Structure
Prepositions and word patterns
Learn how prepositions follow adjectives, verbs and nouns, and how to choose the correct one in multiple-choice sentence completion, with rules, examples and practice.
Start lesson →Sentence transformations 1: voice, reported speech and question tags
Learn to rewrite sentences using the passive voice, reported speech and question tags, with tense tables, worked examples and practice questions with model answers.
Start lesson →Sentence transformations 2: conditionals, inversion and comparison
Master conditionals, unless, concession, inversion after negative adverbials, too and so that, comparison and preference, with worked examples and practice questions.
Start lesson →Paper 2: Comprehension and summary
Comprehension: multiple-choice questions and vocabulary in context
Learn how to read a passage efficiently, answer multiple-choice comprehension questions, avoid distractors and find words by meaning, with an original passage and practice.
Start lesson →Summary writing
Learn a step-by-step method for writing a summary within a word limit: pick the main points, use your own words and check length. Includes an original passage and model answer.
Start lesson →Paper 1: Composition
Writing a speech from notes
Learn how to turn a set of notes into a well-organised speech, choosing only the relevant points, using the right tone and structure, with a model speech and practice.
Start lesson →Composition: narrative, descriptive and argumentative writing
Learn how to choose a composition topic, plan it, and write narrative, descriptive, explanatory, discursive and argumentative essays with clear structure and accurate language.
Start lesson →Learn, practise, then test yourself
- Read the ideaStart with the key points and formulas so you know what the topic is about.
- Follow the examplesWork through each example on paper, one line at a time, before moving on.
- Try before you peekAttempt every practice question first. Open the answers only to check.
- Practise on real papersWhen the topic feels comfortable, move to past papers and the quiz bank.