IB English Guys

IB English Guys videos help IB English Language and Literature SL students master close reading and writing skills needed for Paper 1 and Paper 2 success. The easy-to-follow videos discuss key skills and assessment criteria while exploring sample student writing. For students looking for Individual Oral support, a range of videos and samples prepare students to speak persuasively with insight. Ultimately, the videos, tips, and tricks will boost scores and confidence regardless of the assessment.

Paper 1

Website

10 minutes

Website - Full Response

11 minutes

Speech - Close Reading

13 minutes

Speech - Full Response

11 minutes

Letter - Close Reading

11 minutes

Letter - Full Response

11 minutes

Product Review - Close Reading

12 minutes

Product Review - Full Response

10 minutes

Comic - Close Reading

12 minutes

Comic - Full Response

11 minutes

Film Review - Close Reading

13 minutes

Film Review - Full Response

10 minutes

Brochure - Close Reading

11 minutes

Brochure - Full Response

11 minutes

Appeal (PSA) - Close Reading

12 minutes

Appeal (PSA) - Full Response

11 minutes

Travel Writing - Close Reading

10 minutes

Travel Writing - Full Response

12 minutes

Magazine Cover - Close Reading

9 minutes

Magazine Cover - Full Response

11 minutes

Advertisement - Close Reading

16 minutes

Advertisement - Full Response

11 minutes

Memoir (LIT) - Close Reading

13 minutes

Memoir (LIT) - Full Response

11 minutes

Diary (LIT) - Close Reading

16 minutes

Diary (LIT) - Full Response

12 minutes

Magazine Article - Full Response

12 minutes

Magazine Article - Close Reading

16 minutes

Speeches - Close Reading

8 minutes

Speeches - Full Response

13 minutes

Infographics - Close Reading and Full Response

13 minutes

Paper 1

Website

10 minutes

Website - Full Response

11 minutes

Speech - Close Reading

13 minutes

Speech - Full Response

11 minutes

Letter - Close Reading

11 minutes

Letter - Full Response

11 minutes

Product Review - Close Reading

12 minutes

Product Review - Full Response

10 minutes

Comic - Close Reading

12 minutes

Comic - Full Response

11 minutes

Film Review - Close Reading

13 minutes

Film Review - Full Response

10 minutes

Brochure - Close Reading

11 minutes

Brochure - Full Response

11 minutes

Appeal (PSA) - Close Reading

12 minutes

Appeal (PSA) - Full Response

11 minutes

Travel Writing - Close Reading

10 minutes

Travel Writing - Full Response

12 minutes

Magazine Cover - Close Reading

9 minutes

Magazine Cover - Full Response

11 minutes

Advertisement - Close Reading

16 minutes

Advertisement - Full Response

11 minutes

Memoir (LIT) - Close Reading

13 minutes

Memoir (LIT) - Full Response

11 minutes

Diary (LIT) - Close Reading

16 minutes

Diary (LIT) - Full Response

12 minutes

Magazine Article - Full Response

12 minutes

Magazine Article - Close Reading

16 minutes

Speeches - Close Reading

8 minutes

Speeches - Full Response

13 minutes

Infographics - Close Reading and Full Response

13 minutes

Paper 2

Literary Forms

9 minutes

Details and Tips

10 minutes

Breaking Down the Question

9 minutes

Brainstorming and Mindmapping

9 minutes

Structuring the Response

12 minutes

Thesis Statements

12 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Writing the Conclusion

6 minutes

Writing the Introduction 2.0

9 minutes

From Question to Thesis

9 minutes

Writing the Introduction

11 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs 2.0

11 minutes

Sample Response

13 minutes

"Spitballing" Questions

8 minutes

Start to Finish - Nuts and Bolts

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 1

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 2

11 minutes

Start to Finish - Thesis and Outline

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Writing the Intro

8 minutes

Start to Finish - Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Start to Finish - The Conclusion

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Full Response

15 minutes

Paper 2

Literary Forms

9 minutes

Details and Tips

10 minutes

Breaking Down the Question

9 minutes

Brainstorming and Mindmapping

9 minutes

Structuring the Response

12 minutes

Thesis Statements

12 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Writing the Conclusion

6 minutes

Writing the Introduction 2.0

9 minutes

From Question to Thesis

9 minutes

Writing the Introduction

11 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs 2.0

11 minutes

Sample Response

13 minutes

"Spitballing" Questions

8 minutes

Start to Finish - Nuts and Bolts

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 1

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 2

11 minutes

Start to Finish - Thesis and Outline

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Writing the Intro

8 minutes

Start to Finish - Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Start to Finish - The Conclusion

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Full Response

15 minutes

Individual Oral

2024 Update - The Process at a Glance

6 minutes

2024 Update - From Topic to Global Issue

8 minutes

2024 Update - Global Issue Reboot

6 minutes

2024 Update - Annotating the Extract

7 minutes

2024 Update - Nail the Intro

8 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 1

9 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 2

11 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 3

7 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 4

8 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 5

16 minutes

Five Essential Ingredients

6 minutes

Essential Information

6 minutes

Unpacking the Criteria

7 minutes

What it is, What is isn't

6 minutes

Global Issue 1.0

7 minutes

Global Issue 2.0

10 minutes

Global Issue Workshop

6 minutes

Structuring the Response

8 minutes

Delivering the Intro

8 minutes

Discussing the Extract

11 minutes

Discussing the Work or BoW as a Whole

9 minutes

The Conclusion

6 minutes

Speaking with Confidence

6 minutes

Choosing the Right Extract

8 minutes

The Q and A

5 minutes

Transitions and Signposting

6 minutes

The Outline

8 minutes

Examiner's Reflection

6 minutes

Individual Oral

2024 Update - The Process at a Glance

6 minutes

2024 Update - From Topic to Global Issue

8 minutes

2024 Update - Global Issue Reboot

6 minutes

2024 Update - Annotating the Extract

7 minutes

2024 Update - Nail the Intro

8 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 1

9 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 2

11 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 3

7 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 4

8 minutes

IO Start to Finish - 5

16 minutes

Five Essential Ingredients

6 minutes

Essential Information

6 minutes

Unpacking the Criteria

7 minutes

What it is, What is isn't

6 minutes

Global Issue 1.0

7 minutes

Global Issue 2.0

10 minutes

Global Issue Workshop

6 minutes

Structuring the Response

8 minutes

Delivering the Intro

8 minutes

Discussing the Extract

11 minutes

Discussing the Work or BoW as a Whole

9 minutes

The Conclusion

6 minutes

Speaking with Confidence

6 minutes

Choosing the Right Extract

8 minutes

The Q and A

5 minutes

Transitions and Signposting

6 minutes

The Outline

8 minutes

Examiner's Reflection

6 minutes

Analysis and Interpretation Support

The Magic Sentence

10 minutes

The Model Paragraph

10 minutes

Thesis Workshop

9 minutes

Linking Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

8 minutes

Criterion B: Reader Effect

8 minutes

Criterion B: Evaluation

8 minutes

Criterion A: Discussing Implications

10 minutes

Extending Analysis and Interpretation

9 minutes

Starting Strong - Introductions

8 minutes

Effective Transitions

8 minutes

Annotating the Right Way

8 minutes

Adding Voice to Analysis

9 minutes

Analyzing Figurative Language

9 minutes

Linking Introductions and Conclusions

10 minutes

Analyzing and Interpreting Photographs

11 minutes

Analyzing Photographs in a Body of Work

11 minutes

Analyzing and Interpreting Documentaries

11 minutes

Analyzing Camera Distance and Angle in Film

10 minutes

Deconstructing Political Cartoons

10 minutes

Deconstructing Advertisements

9 minutes

Analysis and Interpretation Support

The Magic Sentence

10 minutes

The Model Paragraph

10 minutes

Thesis Workshop

9 minutes

Linking Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

8 minutes

Criterion B: Reader Effect

8 minutes

Criterion B: Evaluation

8 minutes

Criterion A: Discussing Implications

10 minutes

Extending Analysis and Interpretation

9 minutes

Starting Strong - Introductions

8 minutes

Effective Transitions

8 minutes

Annotating the Right Way

8 minutes

Adding Voice to Analysis

9 minutes

Analyzing Figurative Language

9 minutes

Linking Introductions and Conclusions

10 minutes

Analyzing and Interpreting Photographs

11 minutes

Analyzing Photographs in a Body of Work

11 minutes

Analyzing and Interpreting Documentaries

11 minutes

Analyzing Camera Distance and Angle in Film

10 minutes

Deconstructing Political Cartoons

10 minutes

Deconstructing Advertisements

9 minutes

Examiner's Tips and Tricks

Paper 1 - Top Ten Tips

8 minutes

Paper 1 - Exam Checklist

5 minutes

Paper 1 - Pitfalls to Avoid

6 minutes

Paper 2 - Top Ten Tips

4 minutes

Paper 2 - Exam Checklist

6 minutes

IO - Mistakes to Avoid

6 minutes

Examiner's Tips and Tricks

Paper 1 - Top Ten Tips

8 minutes

Paper 1 - Exam Checklist

5 minutes

Paper 1 - Pitfalls to Avoid

6 minutes

Paper 2 - Top Ten Tips

4 minutes

Paper 2 - Exam Checklist

6 minutes

IO - Mistakes to Avoid

6 minutes

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