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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