Practice Companion for
IGCSE English as a Second Language

Clear, syllabus-aligned resources for Cambridge examination codes 0510, 0511, 0991, and 0993. Built to save teachers prep time and help students build the core vocabulary they need.

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Preparation Books

Exam training guides available now on Amazon — print and digital editions.

Practice Exam

IGCSE English as a Second Language: Practice Exam

One complete exam paper with a full mark scheme for the Reading & Writing component. Aligned to the updated Cambridge syllabus for examination sessions 2024–2029.

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Writing Skills

Writing for IGCSE English as a Second Language

A step-by-step guide to every composition type — emails, reports, reviews, articles, and essays. Builds the structured writing skills needed to score well under exam conditions.

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Words to Know Series

Targeted vocabulary preparation for IGCSE English as a Second Language. Practice with our accompanying interactive online quizzes.

Words to Know: IGCSE English as a Second Language Book 1

Book 1 · Foundation

Words to Know — Book 1

Builds core exam-ready word knowledge for Cambridge IGCSE ESL students. Covers worksheets 101–140.

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Words to Know: IGCSE English as a Second Language Book 2

Book 2 · Intermediate

Words to Know — Book 2

Topic-based vocabulary expansion to broaden expression range in reading and writing tasks. Covers worksheets 201–240.

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Words to Know: IGCSE English as a Second Language Book 3

Book 3 · Advanced

Words to Know — Book 3

Covers higher-level advanced vocabulary sets required to achieve top grades in Reading/Writing papers. Covers worksheets 301–340.

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★ Complete Bundle

Words to Know: Complete Series — IGCSE English as a Second Language

All three Words to Know volumes in one complete package. Everything a student needs to build a strong, exam-ready vocabulary for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language. The best-value option for students working through the full series.

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What's Inside

Exam-focused resources designed to give students practical results.

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Authentic Exam Format

Questions and tasks mirror the real Cambridge paper structure — no surprises on exam day.

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Mark Schemes Included

Detailed answer keys make self-grading, auto-grading, and teacher marking straightforward.

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All Writing Types

Emails, reports, reviews, articles, essays — every composition type covered clearly.

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Syllabus-Aligned

Fully updated for the 2024–2026 syllabus and valid for sessions through 2029.

Martin Pavlova

Author · IGCSE English Specialist

Martin Pavlova is an experienced educator and author of targeted resources for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language. His books are designed to give students structured, exam-focused practice without unnecessary filler — and to make teachers' lives a little easier.

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Practice Companion forIGCSE English as a Second Language