Directed Writing Booster (2027) for IGCSE First Language English
About the course
Get focused, expert support for the most important writing task on the new specification with my Directed Writing Booster for IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990. This booster is for students sitting their exams in 2027 or 2028.
Running from 7 to 30 September 2026, totalling eight live lessons, this short, intensive course is designed to strengthen students’ performance in Paper 2, Question 1, including the new writer’s attitude task and the longer directed writing response.
With two live lessons each week, weekly homework, feedback, recorded classes and the option to access my full Directed Writing unit, students will build the skills, confidence and exam technique needed to write with control, purpose and precision.
Class times:
- Mon 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (GMT)
- Wed 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (GMT)
Price:
From £50 to £320
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Testimonials
A higher level lesson for extended metaphors. This worked well for our higher level learners.
Teaching is tailored to what is expected of us in the mark scheme for the highest marks and excellent feedback.
Great and lively teacher as well!
These sessions are great for anyone aiming to score the highest of marks in the final exam.
The course is highly beneficial, with a well-planned schedule tailored specifically for the exam. There are also a variety of study materials and resources available outside of online classes.
Syllabus
| Mondays | Wednesdays | Homework | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introductions and outline. Implicit ideas for Q1a. | Developing ideas | Q1a practice |
| 2 | Revising the text types: report, article, speech, letter | Exam practice – letters | Q1b full response - letter |
| 3 | Quick Q1a practice. Rhetorical devices. | Homework class feedback and levelling up | Q1b full response – speech. Pre-reading and annotation of Week 4 texts. |
| 4 | Exam practice – reports | Quick Q1a practice Exam practice - articles | Q1a and Q1b full response - report |
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