Class support
Review current topics, clarify difficult concepts and work through school assignments.
Yanmai Education · since 2021
IB English tutoring
IB Diploma Programme · online one-to-one
Online IB English tutoring for English A Language and Literature, English A Literature and English B, with analysis, oral practice and academic writing.
For international school students in Hong Kong and worldwide. Lessons follow the student's course guide, school pace and current learning needs.
The learning journey
What lessons can focus on
English A studies literature and language for students with strong English proficiency. Language and Literature includes literary and non-literary texts, while Literature focuses on literary works. English B is language acquisition. Lessons can focus on close analysis, comparative writing, oral work or the student's current class programme.
Exam practice
Practise the relevant question types and review answers against the applicable marking guidance.
Coursework and IA
Plan the work, discuss research choices and receive feedback on drafts against the subject criteria.
The learning journey
Tutoring case studies
Case studies are being prepared.
You can book a free trial lesson to discuss the subject and experience a lesson with a tutor.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Should I take English A or English B?
English A is a literature and language study course for students whose strongest language is English. English B is language acquisition. The student's ability to read and analyse full English literary works, together with school placement requirements, should guide the choice.
How do English A Language and Literature and Literature differ?
Language and Literature studies literary and non-literary texts, such as news, advertising and images. Literature focuses on literary works. Both include Paper 1, Paper 2 and the individual oral; HL also includes an HL essay.
What happens in the English A individual oral?
The student discusses a global issue through an extract from a studied work for about 10 minutes. It contributes 30% at SL and 20% at HL.
How is English B assessed?
Paper 1 writing contributes 25%, Paper 2 listening and reading 50%, and the individual oral 25%. The revised Language B course is scheduled for first examination in May 2029; the assessment structure remains the same.
The learning journey