What Does This Course Cover?

The course is divided into eleven modules which cover one section of the syllabus at a time. These modules are:

• Module One: Reading Skills (Comprehension)
• Module Two: Using Reading Skills (1)
• Module Three: Using Reading Skills (2)
• Module Four: Summary Writing - Introduction
• Module Five: Summary Writing
• Module Six: Reading Skills – Introduction to Analysis
• Module Seven: Reading Skills – Analysis
• Module Eight: Composition Skills (Directed Writing)
• Module Nine: Descriptive Writing
• Module Ten: Narrative Writing
• Module Eleven: Exam Preparation

Each module is subdivided into topics so that you can study the course in manageable chunks; this will help you to get the most out of your coursebook. Each topic begins with an introduction which sets out the learning objective of that topic and how it applies to the syllabus and final exam.  Within each topic you will also find the following sections:

Reading

In these sections you will find references to the pages you should read in your coursebook.

Tasks

Where you see this icon, you will find suggested activities from your coursebook that will help to develop your understanding of this topic.

Links

These are links to resources that will enhance your understanding of key concepts and give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge.

In most topics you will also find opportunities to explore what you’ve learnt in greater depth. This could be via links to additional resources, including videos, or by providing downloadable materials that will help you organise your studies, enhance your understanding of key concepts and give you an opportunity to apply your knowledge or review what you’ve learnt.