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For IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990

Starting on 23rd February until 22nd April, two live lessons a week plus a weekly practice task. Study with an experienced IGCSE teacher and examiner to boost your grades!

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September 2, 2025 (6+ months)
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September 3, 2025 (6+ months)
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February 23, 2026 (9 weeks)
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I recently attended the online professional development session for English Language and found it to be incredibly helpful and informative. The content was eye-opening, with clear and practical examples that I can easily adapt to my current teaching practices. Many of the strategies and resources shared can also be implemented into our whole-school English teaching plan. The resources provided were excellent—well-structured, detailed, and immediately usable. I also really appreciated the generous amount of time dedicated to supporting our department. I would highly recommend this session to other educators looking to enhance their approach to English teaching.

Iman, Head of English at Reigate Grammar School Riyadh

Sarah built confidence in my son, whose confidence had been knocked by a teacher who suggested he was functioning 4 years below his chronological age at the age of just 14yrs . He proceeded to get an A* having only studied FLE for 8mths start to finish . The masterclass was perfect prep for the exam ! Lots to thank Sarah for .

JA, year 10 IGCSE home educated student

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
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My name is Sarah and I've been teaching for 12 years, working in the UK and China.

Working as a teacher, tutor and examiner has given me a unique insight into finding ways to help students achieve their goals, whether that's for IGCSE or IB English.

I'm passionate about making educational resources that can help both students and teachers in the classroom.

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