Ever heard that getting a 7 in IB English was impossible? Ever wondered what magic formula those who did get it followed? You’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for the top 5 tips to getting a 7 in IB English (curated by 7-level English students themselves!). Step-by-step breakdown of how to get a […]
IB English Paper 2 Completely Explained
This guide will explain IB English Paper 2 and what you need to ace the exam come May or November, when the IB Gods throw you this (seemingly) insurmountable task. If you don’t know all about Paper 1 already, do check out LitLearn’s amazing guide for IB English Paper 1. Paper 1 is all about […]
Reading Criteria: Paper 1 Criterion A
Understand exactly how to maximise your Paper 1 Criterion A mark with IB veteran Jackie Sung’s IB English know-how. “What even is the difference between good and very good anyway?!” A comprehensive and intimate understanding of criteria is imperative to success — especially in IB English. Why? The examiner uses this exact checklist to give […]
IB English: Essentials Literary Techniques
Before you begin building a house, it’s pretty important that you understand all the tools and how they work. What I just told you is a metaphor for literary analysis. Before you can try to construct a beautiful paragraph of analysis (which is a complex task that I can’t teach you in just one single […]
The last mile: how to prepare for your IB exams
People often ask me how was I able to achieve a 42 IB diploma score, and having answered that question many times now, I can say it’s sometimes difficult to convince people that I haven’t done anything special or extra than what most students did through their IB journey. With May 2017 examinations being just […]