International GCSE ESL Edexcel Quiz

How are you graded on the IGCSE ESL?

• You receive a score, somewhere between 9 and 1

• You receive a score, somewhere between A* and U

• You receive a score, either a smiley face or a frowny face

• Someone randomly gives you a grade

Which part of the exam will you NOT take

• Listening

• Reading

• Speaking

• Writing

What's the MAIN aim of this year?

• To prepare you for the exams

• To increase your love of the English language

• To improve your English skills overall

• To have a few laughs and play a few games

How many exams do you take for this subject?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of these writing tasks do you NOT do on the test?

• Write an email to a friend

• Write a short story

• Write a report or article

• Write a summary

How many % is the Listening test worth for your overall grade?

• 33.3%

• 25%

• 50%

• 66.6%

There are 4 parts to the Listening exam. Which of these is NOT one of them

• – Listening to short extracts; identifying the item, place or event being described

• Listening for detailed information

• Following a discussion or argument; identifying attitude and opinions of speakers; following instructions

• Listening to a complex argument or discussion; understanding the overall message; identifying attitudes and opinion.

• Listening to two speakers have a conversation and trying to establish who is speaking in which order

What's the best way to improve your overall English level?

• Watch TV shows in English without subtitles

• Use duolingo for 5 - 10 minutes every day

• Read something you like in English

• Listen to songs in English and try to work out what the lyrics are saying

What extra thing will be a big part of your grade this year?

• Learning journal

• Kahoot quizzes

• Independent work

• Exams

True or False: you need a higher English level to do English Literature than ESL

• True

• False