English

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Writing

  • Descriptive Writing

    Discover your descriptive style by focusing on word-choice, structure and evocation of the five senses.

  • Discursive Writing

    Learn about different styles and approaches associated with an argumentative or persuasive piece of writing.

  • Creative Writing

    Discover the style, structure and conventions associated with writing short stories and play-scripts.

  • Reflective Writing

    Explore the structure, language and topics you may wish to explore in this kind of writing with a particular emphasis on the necessity to reflect fully on your chosen experience.

Talking and listening

  • Performance-Spoken Language

    Passing the Performance-Spoken Language assessment is a compulsory part of the Higher English course. It is assessed through presentation and/or group discussion that must demonstrate complex language and effective verbal and listening skills.

  • Talking

    Discover how best to plan, prepare and deliver individual talks and how to contribute effectively in class or group discussions.

  • Video playlist

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