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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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Access lesson recordings
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Attend live lessons twice a week
In-class verbal feedback
Written feedback on all homework tasks
Access to my full unit for Directed Writing 2027 – PowerPoint, work booklet and exam practices with samples
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Testimonials

Hi! I’m Byrn from Malaysia. I used to be a C/B student, and honestly, English First Language was such a challenge for me — especially when you think about how much writing we have to do in just two hours 😭. I’m so glad I found Ms Sarah! She’s such a wonderful and humorous teacher, and she always makes me laugh whenever I watch her YouTube videos or join her masterclasses.

She explains things so clearly and makes everything feel much easier to understand. I also love how informative her classes are and how much effort she puts into every lesson.

And guess what — after just two months of her masterclasses, I got an A (85%) in my IGCSE!! I was honestly shocked 😭✨. Ms Sarah really made me feel so much more confident walking into the exam hall. Thank you so much, Ms Sarah!! 🎉🎉

Byrn, Year 11 IGCSE student, Malaysia

With her iconic British charm and wicked, black-market worthy perfection comes Sarah. A true blessing for those who tackle the English language academically, and a reality check for those with a ‘high Grade 7 ego’ – why not test it out? – I dare ya.
Class discussions, feedback, style, flair, insight – you name it – and yet she still remains unparalleled in her art.
I aint overselling this —

Anonymous Y12 IB student, India

This Narrative Writing unit is a masterclass in crafting compelling stories, perfectly tailored to the IGCSE First Language English syllabus. Each lesson builds purposefully on the last, guiding students from genre exploration to polished exam-ready narratives with clarity, creativity, and confidence. This unit doesn’t just teach students how to write stories – it teaches them how to think like writers. The balance of creativity, technique, and exam strategy is exceptional. Whether students are aiming for top marks or simply want to enjoy the craft of storytelling, this unit delivers. Highly recommended!

johnchuah007, Narrative Writing Unit

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
Directed Writing Booster (2027) for IGCSE First Language English

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