Command words

Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.

International GCSE English as a Second Language Command Words

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Assessment resources

Specimen Papers and Mark Schemes

Paper 1: Writing – Question Paper

Paper 1: Writing – Mark Scheme

Paper 2: Reading – Question Paper

Paper 2: Reading – Mark Scheme

Paper 3: Listening – Transcript

Paper 3: Listening – Recording

Paper 3: Listening – Question Paper

Paper 3: Listening – Mark Scheme

Paper 4: Speaking – Teachers' Booklet

Paper 4: Speaking – Mark Scheme

Marked Exemplars - Writing

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Writing Paper Exemplar Responses

Marked Exemplars - Speaking

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Commentary on Speaking Resources

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 1

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 2

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 3

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 4

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 5

International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 6