IB English Language & Literature HL
Individual Oral
Join the IB English Guys and work start to finish through the Individual Oral assessment. Videos, flashcards, and graphic organizers will lead you to success!
Individual Oral
Nuts & Bolts
Start here and learn about the structure and framework for this challenging assessment. Review the Criteria and understand how you will be scored.
Writing the GI Statement
Choosing the right texts for this assessment is critical. The IB English Guys will show you how to do it and write the all-important Global Issue Statement.
Prepping the Extracts
Not all extracts are created equal. Work through this module and learn how to choose the right extract and get ready to present it with confidence.
Prepping the Work as a Whole
This assessment requires maintaining balance and discussing the Body of Work as a Whole. Work through this module and master this important element.
Signposting & Transitions
It's important to get off to a good start and guide your examiner through the IO. Learn how to move fluidly through the assessment in this module.
Evaluating Sample IOs & Other Tips
Listening to samples is a great way to better understand this task. This module presents two strong IO samples from former students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IB English A LAL HL?
This course is an exploration of both literary and non-literary texts. At the HL level, students will study six literary works and a similar number of non-literary bodies of work. The goal is to build close reading, writing, and speaking skills to prepare students for university coursework and beyond.
What are the assessment items in the IB English A LAL HL course?
Students in this course will have four distinct assessments: Paper 1, Paper 2, Individual Oral, and the Higher Level Essay. Paper 1 focuses on textual analysis, while Paper 2 is a comparative literary essay. The Individual Oral requires students to discuss a relevant Global Issue through a literary and non-literary text. The Higher Level Essay is a formal academic essay that follows a Line of Inquiry of the student’s choosing.
How should students prepare for IB English A HL exams?
Students must read all literary texts carefully with their teacher and uncover the key themes and authorial choices that shape meaning for readers. Students must also acquire the visual literacy skills required to unpack visual texts. Revision Village provides a myriad of activities to help students build the skills they need to succeed.
How does Revision Village support IB English A LAL HL students?
RV provides a range of features to help students achieve the results they want on exams. The Questionbank contains numerous case studies to help build Paper 1 and Paper 2 skills. Prediction and Past Papers are a great place to get solutions to exams, and the Literary Bootcamps provide a powerful resource to review commonly taught literary texts. All content comes with explanatory videos to help students master key content.