IB English Guys
IB English Guys videos help IB English Literature SL students master close reading and writing skills needed for Paper 1 and Paper 2 success. These step-by-step 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
Poetry - Close Reading
8 minutes
Poetry - Writing
9 minutes
Poetry - Close Reading
14 minutes
Poetry - Full Response
11 minutes
Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading
13 minutes
Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response
11 minutes
Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading
16 minutes
Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response
12 minutes
Prose Fiction - Close Reading
13 minutes
Prose Fiction - Close Reading
13 minutes
Prose Fiction - Full Response
12 minutes
Drama - Close Reading
12 minutes
Paper 2
Literary Forms
9 minutes
Details and Tips
10 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 Outine
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
Breaking Down the Question
9 minutes
Brainstorming and Mindmapping
9 minutes
From Question to Thesis
9 minutes
Thesis Statements
12 minutes
Structuring the Response
12 minutes
Writing the Introduction
11 minutes
Writing the Introduction 2.0
9 minutes
Writing Body Paragraphs
12 minutes
Writing Body Paragraphs 2.0
11 minutes
Writing the Conclusion
6 minutes
Sample Response
13 minutes
"Spitballing" Questions
8 minutes
Individual Oral
2024 Update - The Process at a Glance
6 minutes
2024 Update - Global Issue Reboot
6 minutes
2024 Update - From Topic to Global Issue
8 minutes
2024 Update - Annotating the Extract
7 minutes
2024 Update - Nail the Intro
8 minutes
Examiner's Reflection
6 minutes
Global Issue Workshop
6 minutes
Five Essential Ingredients
6 minutes
Essential Information
6 minutes
What it is, What is isn't
6 minutes
Unpacking the Criteria
7 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
Transitions and Signposting
6 minutes
The Outline
6 minutes
Analysis and Interpretation
The Magic Sentence
10 minutes
Thesis Workshop
9 minutes
Linking Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
8 minutes
Annotating the Right Way
10 minutes
Extending Analysis and Interpretation
9 minutes
Adding Voice to Analysis
11 minutes
Effective Transitions
8 minutes
Analyzing Figurative Language
9 minutes
Starting Strong - Introductions
8 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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