IB English Lit SL
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 mins

Poetry - Writing
9 mins

Poetry - Close Reading
14 mins

Poetry - Full Response
11 mins

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading
13 mins

Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response
11 mins

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading
16 mins

Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response
12 mins

Prose Fiction - Close Reading
13 mins

Prose Fiction - Close Reading
13 mins

Prose Fiction - Full Response
12 mins

Drama - Close Reading
12 mins
Paper 2

Literary Forms
9 mins

Details and Tips
10 mins

Start to Finish - Nuts and Bolts
6 mins

Start to Finish - Text 1
13 mins

Start to Finish - Text 2
11 mins

Start to Finish - Thesis and Outine
13 mins

Start to Finish - Writing the Intro
8 mins

Start to Finish - Body Paragraphs
12 mins

Start to Finish - The Conclusion
6 mins

Start to Finish - Full Response
15 mins

Breaking Down the Question
9 mins

Brainstorming and Mindmapping
9 mins

From Question to Thesis
9 mins

Thesis Statements
12 mins

Structuring the Response
12 mins

Writing the Introduction
11 mins

Writing the Introduction 2.0
9 mins

Writing Body Paragraphs
12 mins

Writing Body Paragraphs 2.0
11 mins

Writing the Conclusion
6 mins

Sample Response
13 mins

"Spitballing" Questions
8 mins
Individual Oral

2024 Update - The Process at a Glance
6 mins

2024 Update - Global Issue Reboot
6 mins

2024 Update - From Topic to Global Issue
8 mins

2024 Update - Annotating the Extract
7 mins

2024 Update - Nail the Intro
8 mins

Examiner's Reflection
6 mins

Global Issue Workshop
6 mins

Five Essential Ingredients
6 mins

Essential Information
6 mins

What it is, What is isn't
6 mins

Unpacking the Criteria
7 mins

Structuring the Response
8 mins

Delivering the Intro
8 mins

Discussing the Extract
11 mins

Discussing the Work or BoW as a Whole
9 mins

The Conclusion
6 mins

Speaking with Confidence
6 mins

Choosing the Right Extract
8 mins

Transitions and Signposting
6 mins

The Outline
6 mins
Analysis and Interpretation

The Magic Sentence
10 mins

Thesis Workshop
9 mins

Linking Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
8 mins

Annotating the Right Way
10 mins

Extending Analysis and Interpretation
9 mins

Adding Voice to Analysis
11 mins

Effective Transitions
8 mins

Analyzing Figurative Language
9 mins

Starting Strong - Introductions
8 mins
Examiner's Tips and Tricks

Paper 1 - Top Ten Tips
8 mins

Paper 1 - Exam Checklist
5 mins

Paper 1 - Pitfalls to Avoid
6 mins

Paper 2 - Top Ten Tips
4 mins

Paper 2 - Exam Checklist
6 mins

IO - Mistakes to Avoid
6 mins
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