
IGCSE Directed Writing: What is Evaluation?
What is evaluation for IGCSE Directed Writing? Find out with my free video lesson, PowerPoint and study notes for FIrst Language English 0500.
February 25, 2025

What is evaluation for IGCSE Directed Writing? Find out with my free video lesson, PowerPoint and study notes for FIrst Language English 0500.
February 25, 2025

There was an efficient hum of activity in the hotel lobby of the New York hotel that day. Men in expensive suits, women in designer dresses, and the staff in smart uniforms were all going about their business. The scene was reminiscent of the days of old: art-deco architecture, heavy carpeting, brass fixtures, and crystal lamps — luxurious surroundings at their finest.
February 17, 2025

This resource provides a lesson aimed at helping students tackle the Writer’s Effect question in the IGCSE First Language English exam. It includes a video lesson, PowerPoint, student worksheet, practice question, mark scheme, and an example response, along with downloadable resources to enhance learning.
December 10, 2024

Swiping bold stripes of face paint on my cheeks, I felt the adrenaline soaring through my body. This would be the year I’d come first, get my name in the newspapers, and finally beat Benson. It was my seventh time competing… and my seventh time coming second place.

Free resources for IGCSE First Language English: how to write an article, speech, interview, letter and interview. Watch my video and download the PowerPoint here.

This resource offers a comprehensive overview for students preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Paper 1 exam, covering short answer questions, summary writing, vocabulary, language analysis, and extended responses. It includes a video lesson, PowerPoint presentation, and free downloadable revision materials and flashcards to aid students’ preparation.

This lesson provides a comprehensive review for students preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Paper 2 exam. It covers key sections such as Directed Writing, Descriptive Writing, and Narrative Writing, offering tips, resources, and downloadable materials to aid revision and enhance performance on the exam.

This lesson focuses on teaching a five-paragraph structure for descriptive writing, aiding both advanced and struggling students in their writing skills. Included resources encompass video lessons, worksheets, inspiration visuals, and an exemplar description about cherry blossom season in Japan, illustrating the beauty of nature and cherished memories.

The full moon stared down in dismay as Leisl sighed. She had only a moment until the rite must be performed, yet the leaves on the ancient oak tree refused to regrow. Geisterholz Forest remained barren; bare branches twisted their arthritic fingers into the gloom of the blackened sky.
May 12, 2024

Swiping bold stripes of face paint on my cheeks, I felt the adrenaline soaring through my body. This would be the year I’d come first, get my name in the newspapers, and finally beat Benson. It was my seventh time competing… and my seventh time coming second place.
April 20, 2024