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Targeted writing practice covering the key text types assessed in the Cambridge exam: emails, reports, articles, and reviews.
Each unit includes model answers, examiner tips, and graded practice tasks.
Written by Martin Pavlova — ELT specialist and Cambridge examination consultant.
Writing for IGCSE English as a Second Language helps students prepare for the demands of the Cambridge IGCSE examination by developing the skills and knowledge needed to produce effective emails, reports, reviews, articles and essays. Suitable for both classroom and independent study, this practical resource provides a clear, well-scaffolded pathway to writing success.
Each unit adopts a structured, hands-on approach, leading learners step by step through the writing process. Carefully designed activities develop understanding of different IGCSE writing tasks and examiner expectations, while helping students improve their speed, confidence and exam-ready skills. As a result, learners are better prepared to tackle what many find to be the most challenging part of the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam.
In addition to extensive writing practice, learners benefit from vocabulary enrichment activities, helpful hints and tips, familiarisation with the presentation and purpose of different writing tasks, preparation and visualisation training, and targeted grammar and punctuation support. With 85 interactive paragraphs, 20 model compositions and additional exam practice challenges, these materials provide a comprehensive pathway to IGCSE writing success.
200 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers, organised by topic and practised five words at a time.
Topics covered: Education and Learning · Travel and Transport · Media and Entertainment · Emotions, Attitudes and Feelings · Science and Innovation
WORDS TO KNOW: IGCSE English as a Second Language is a practical vocabulary series designed to help students succeed in the Cambridge IGCSE ESL exam. The words in this series come from recent IGCSE exams, along with carefully chosen extras — so you'll learn and practise common exam vocabulary and build confidence and word power for Cambridge syllabus 0510, 0511, 0991, and 0993.
Volume 1 teaches 200 high-frequency words, organised by common topics. Vocabulary is practised five words at a time — so learning stays clear and doesn't take long. Just one page a day is enough to make a big difference. You could be adding 35 words a week to your vocabulary. That's about 150 words per month!
Volume 1 includes 40 thematically-linked units, clear word meanings, multiple practice activities, answer keys, and a progress tracker to monitor learning. Knowing these words will greatly improve your comprehension, your writing, your speaking, and your overall exam performance.
200 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers, organised by topic and practised five words at a time.
Topics covered: Technology and Communication · Health and Lifestyle · Daily Life and Home · Describing People and Things · Science and Innovation
If you've worked through Volume 1, you already know how effective this approach is. Volume 2 picks up where you left off — 200 more words drawn from real Cambridge IGCSE papers, all carefully chosen to extend your exam vocabulary across a fresh set of topics.
The same proven method applies: five new words per page, one page per day. At that pace you'll add around 35 words a week — that's about 150 words per month!
Inside you'll find 40 topic-based units, each with clear definitions, graded practice activities, and an answer key. A built-in progress tracker helps you see how far you've come and plan what's next.
200 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers, organised by topic and practised five words at a time.
Topics covered: Environment and Nature · Work and Business · Society and Culture · When and How (adverbs) · Science and Innovation
Volume 3 completes the WORDS TO KNOW series, covering the final key topic areas from the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus. Together with Volumes 1 and 2, it gives you a full bank of 600 exam-focused words — everything you need to go into your exam with confidence.
The method stays simple: five words at a time, one page a day. Consistent, manageable practice that adds up to around 150 new words per month!
As with the rest of the series, every unit includes word meanings, practice activities, and an answer key. Complete all 40 units and you'll have the vocabulary, the confidence, and the exam readiness to perform at your best.
All three volumes in one complete set — 600 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers, covering all major topic areas.
The ideal companion for students preparing for the full Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam.
WORDS TO KNOW: IGCSE English as a Second Language helps you build the vocabulary you need to achieve your goals. This complete series combines everything from Volumes 1–3 in one convenient edition — 600 words drawn from recent Cambridge IGCSE exams, organised by common topics and covering all major theme areas across the syllabus (0510, 0511, 0991, 0993). Knowing all 600 words will form an essential IGCSE vocabulary and ensure exam readiness.
Words are presented five at a time — so learning stays clear and doesn't take long. Just one page a day is enough to make a big difference. You could be adding 35 words a week to your vocabulary. That's about 150 words per month! Inside the Complete Series you'll find 120 single-page worksheets with clear word meanings, multiple practice activities, answer keys, and progress trackers — ideal for self-study, classroom use, homework, and tuition.
Get all three volumes in one convenient edition at a lower cost per book. Themes covered across the series: Education and Learning · Travel and Transport · Media and Entertainment · Emotions, Attitudes and Feelings · Science and Innovation · Technology and Communication · Health and Lifestyle · Daily Life and Home · Describing People and Things · Environment and Nature · Work and Business · Society and Culture · How and When.
One complete exam paper with a full mark scheme for the Reading & Writing component.
Closely modelled on the real Cambridge exam — ideal for timed practice under exam conditions.
Suitable for students following the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language syllabus (0510 / 0511 / 0991 / 0993).
This complete Reading and Writing assessment has been designed to support preparation for the latest Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language examination. Suitable for syllabuses 0510, 0511, 0991 and 0993, it provides realistic practice for examination sessions up to and including 2029.
The reading texts, question types, writing activities, timing and mark allocation have all been carefully developed to reflect the format and level of a genuine Cambridge IGCSE examination. An ideal tool for personal or school assessment, this paper gives candidates valuable experience of the tasks they will encounter in the real exam.
A clear and detailed mark scheme is included to support both self-study and classroom use. Developed in line with current CAIE guidance and assessment principles, this practice test offers a reliable and effective way to develop exam skills, improve performance and assess exam readiness.
200 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers.
Topics covered:
With lesson plan ideas for teachers
The words you study and practise in this series come from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exams, so you focus on vocabulary that really matters. With 200 high-frequency words in each volume — organised by topic and practised five words at a time — building the word power you need has never been easier!
Work through just one page a day and you could be adding 35 new words to your vocabulary every week — that's around 150 words a month! Short, focused units — with clear word meanings and multiple practice tasks — keep learning manageable, engaging and easy to follow.
Lots of real students have prepared for their IGCSE English exams with these materials — and passed with flying colours! Suitable for self-study or classroom use, WORDS TO KNOW: IGCSE English as a Second Language supports students and teachers with a practical and proven approach to building exam-focused vocabulary, and success in English.
200 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers.
Topics covered:
With lesson plan ideas for teachers
If you've worked through Volume 1, you already know how effective this approach is. Volume 2 picks up where you left off — 200 more words drawn from real Cambridge IGCSE papers, carefully chosen to extend your exam vocabulary across a fresh set of topics.
Five new words per page, one page per day. At that pace you'll add around 35 words a week — that's about 150 words a month! Short, focused units keep learning clear, manageable and easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Inside you'll find clear word meanings, graded practice activities, and an answer key for every unit. A built-in progress tracker helps you see how far you've come — and how close you are to being exam-ready.
200 high-frequency words from recent Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language exam papers.
Topics covered:
With lesson plan ideas for teachers
Volume 3 completes the WORDS TO KNOW series, covering the final key topic areas from the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus. Together with Volumes 1 and 2, it gives you a full bank of 600 exam-focused words — everything you need to go into your exam with confidence.
The method stays simple: five words at a time, one page a day. Stick with it and you'll add around 150 new words per month — and by the time you've finished all three volumes, you'll have a vocabulary that's genuinely exam-ready.
As with the rest of the series, every unit includes word meanings, practice activities, and an answer key. Complete all 40 units and you'll have the vocabulary, the confidence, and the exam readiness to perform at your very best.