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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language Past Papers

This section includes recent IGCSE English Language A (9-1) past papers from Pearson Edexcel (4EA1) and IGCSE English Language B (4EB1). You can download each of the Pearson International GCSE English Language past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below. Scroll down for papers from previous years.

June 2023 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2023 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2023 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2023 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2023 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2023 Pearson IGCSE English Language B Past Exam Papers (4EB1)

June 2023 Paper 1: 4EB1/01 Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2023 Paper 1: 4EB1/01R Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Pearson IGCSE English Language B Past Exam Papers (4EB1)

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EB1/01 Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2022 Paper 1: 4EB1/01R Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

January 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

January 2019 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Pearson IGCSE English Language A Past Exam Papers (4EA1)

June 2018 Paper 1: 4EA1/01  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Paper 1: 4EA1/01R  Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2018  Paper 2: 4EA1/02  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 Paper 2: 4EA1/02R  Poetry & Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

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Edexcel IGCSE English Language coursework pack

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This is designed for the Edexcel IGCSE coursework where students have to write about three of the extracts from the anthology. They need to write about at least one poem and one prose text. The poems discussed here are: ‘Disabled’, ‘Out- Out-’ and ‘Still I Rise’

I have created detailed context information, as well as detailed analytical and evaluative comprehension questions, which take pupils through each poem in great detail. There are detailed notes, and questions, on the form of each poem.

There is also a writing a planning section: detailed planning sheets, with advice for what to include in an introduction and conclusion, as well as what makes up a detailed analytical paragraph. There is an example paragraph with questions, to help students ‘see’ what a ‘good’ paragraph should look like.

The prose passages discussed here are ‘The Necklace’ and ‘The Story of an Hour’. I have made detailed comprehension questions for these, in light of the theme of suffering.

Finally there is a planning section: a table with prompts, detailed advice for analytical paragraphs, including phrases and vocabulary, and prompts for what to think about, suggested word counts, and checklists.

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Assignment 1: Writing to Discuss, Argue or Persuade ( CIE IGCSE English Language )

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Assignment 1: Writing to Discuss, Argue or Persuade

Assignment 1 requires you to select and evaluate facts, opinions and arguments from a text or texts. You are also required to write in a highly effective and technically accurate style, adapting your form and language to suit your audience and purpose.

The following guide is broken into the following sections:

Assignment examples

Adapting your writing to suit form, audience and purpose.

This assignment is a piece of directed writing in response to a text or texts chosen by your teacher (or by you with your teacher’s approval). The assignment is assessed equally for both reading and writing, and to achieve top marks the examiners are looking for the following:

Reading (15 marks):

• Your ability to select, put together and evaluate facts, opinions and arguments to give a developed and sophisticated response
• Your ability to successfully evaluate both explicit and implicit ideas and opinions from your chosen text(s)

Writing (15 marks):

• Your ability to display a highly effective style of writing capable of conveying subtle meaning
• Your ability to use effective language and to structure a response carefully
• A high degree of technical accuracy (spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate)

Depending on the choice of reading material, a typical Assignment 1 response would be to reply to the author of your chosen text(s) in the form of a letter. However, a speech or an article in which you are able to argue ideas are equally permissible. Whatever the form, you should be able to give an overview of the argument as a whole and demonstrate your understanding by commenting on specific ideas presented by the author of your chosen text or texts. This should include an explanation of any ideas of interest and an argument for or against them, as well as an examination of inconsistencies and the recognition of bias.

A copy of all texts used for Assignment 1 must be included in your portfolio.

The text or texts chosen for Assignment 1 should be of a sensible length and not include literature. They need to be texts which have plenty of ideas and opinions with which you can engage. Most of the time, the chosen text or texts are articles, but they could also be the words of speeches or even travel literature. The following are some examples of suitable assignments for this task:

Your audience for this task will be the intended recipients or audience for your piece of writing. Part of what you are being assessed on is your ability to adapt your language and tone to suit this intended audience.

For example:

• A parent will have different concerns and values to a student
• A local MP would need convincing using facts and evidence to be persuaded by your arguments
• Readers of a local newspaper would be more persuaded by emotive language
• A letter to a headteacher or someone in authority requires formal, respectful language which is not aggressive or inappropriate
• Teenagers would need something to relate to, so personal anecdotes would work well

Addressing your audience or reader specifically is a convincing technique to persuade people to agree with your point of view. To do this, try using inclusive language, such as “we” and “us”, or “fellow students” or “parents”. You should always write using Standard English, but the level of formality you should employ will be dictated by the task itself.

It is also important to carefully consider the purpose of the task. “Giving your views” about a subject can mean to explain what you think, to argue your point or to persuade your audience to agree with you. Most importantly, your language and tone needs to match your intended audience and purpose.

Above all, remember: your arguments and point of view must be based on the reading passages you are given. If you just write without establishing a clear summary of the main points in the text(s), you will not score high marks.

For more detailed information about writing in the form of a letter, speech or article, please see our Paper 2 revision guides:

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What if I want to return something?

Not a problem! If you're a school or an individual customer in the UK, we've got a brilliant 30-day no quibbles returns policy.

If you'd like to return anything to us, just give us a ring on 0800 1712 712 or email us at [email protected] and we'll sort out the details for you.

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• Most Android devices
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Need a hand? Just give our friendly Customer Services team a ring on 0800 1712 712 , or email  [email protected] .

This is the Agreement for accessing CGP Online Editions and Digital Extras (Digital Products) via our Online Service (the Service). The Service provides online access to the Digital Products published by Coordination Group Publications Ltd. (CGP). This Agreement covers access to the Service regardless of the device or network you access it through. By using the Service, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. Please refer to this Agreement before using Digital Products in your CGP Account (Your Account).   1. Licence By agreeing to the terms & conditions of this Agreement, you are granted a non-exclusive licence to access the Service and any Digital Products you own for the term specified in this Agreement.   2. Permitted Use and Restrictions i. You may access the Service and any Digital Products you own on any computer/device which is under your control. ii. You may use the Service and any Digital Products for your own personal use, including things like studying, classroom teaching, lesson planning and in-school training. iii. You may not copy, download, print, save or share any part of the Digital Products (including any content) to the internet, an internal website (an intranet), a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), or any other computer or device. iv. You may not sub-licence, assign, rent, lease or transfer your accesses.   3. Accessing CGP Digital Products i. Purchase Methods You may purchase access to a specific Digital Product directly (Direct Access) or by purchasing a Code.   Direct Access is used to provide access to a Digital Product for your own personal use. Purchased Codes are used to transfer access provisions to other users.   A Direct Access cannot be transferred to another CGP account. ii. Access Term You are granted access to the Digital Product for three years from the date of activation.   iv. Codes A Code must be redeemed before the Digital Product it is linked to can be accessed. An unredeemed Code may be transferred to another person or organisation who can then redeem it. Once a Code has been redeemed, it cannot be redeemed again.   4. Registration i. Account Requirements Only holders of a CGP Account may use the Service. ii. Responsibilities You are responsible for keeping Your Account, username and password confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under Your Account. If you become aware of any unauthorised use of Your Account, you must notify us immediately.   5. Termination i. Customer Termination If you wish to terminate Your Account contact our customer services on 0800 1712 712. ii. Termination by CGP Books The Agreement and the access granted to use the Service automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any part of this Agreement. Termination of the Agreement (howsoever occasioned) shall not affect any accrued rights or liabilities of either party. iii. Discontinuation of Service We reserve the right to discontinue the Service prior to the expiry date of your access to the Digital Product(s). CGP shall provide a refund for the remaining access period or a physical copy of the Digital Product(s) as a replacement.   6. Digital Product(s) The content and the copyright of the Digital Products and other intellectual property rights of whatever nature are and shall remain the property of CGP or the property of any third parties that may have licensed software or content to CGP.   7. Support Please call Customer Services on 0800 1712 712 if you are experiencing difficulties or have any questions.   8. Disclaimer You are responsible for ensuring that your computer networks run appropriate protection against viruses or other malware. We do not take responsibility for any effects of viruses or malware however introduced to your systems. You are responsible for ensuring that, prior to the use of the Service by your employees, agents or students, all such parties are notified of and agree to the terms of this Agreement. We exclude and expressly disclaim all express and implied warranties or conditions not stated in this Agreement (including without limitation, loss of income, loss or corruption of data, business interruption or loss of contracts), so far as such exclusion or disclaimer is permitted under the applicable law. This Agreement does not affect your statutory rights.   9. Liability i. Our liability to you for any losses shall not exceed the amount you originally paid for the Service. ii. In no event will we be liable to you for any indirect or consequential damages, or loss of income. In particular, we accept no liability for any programs or data made or stored with the Service nor for the costs of recovering or replacing such programs or data. Nothing in this Agreement limits liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or our liability to you in the event of death or personal injury resulting from our negligence or that of our employees, agents or sub-contractors.   10. Third Parties The parties do not intend that any provisions of this Agreement shall be enforceable by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by any person not a party to it.   11. Entire Agreement You have read and understand this Agreement and agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between us with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.    12. Law and Disputes This Agreement and all matters arising from it are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales whose courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising in connection with this Agreement and the place of performance of this Agreement is agreed by you.

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