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English (First / Language)
Cambridge IGCSE · 0500
Demonstrate understanding of written texts, and of the words and phrases within them
Summarise and use material for a specific context
Develop, analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions
Demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve their effects and influence readers
Select appropriate information for specific purposes
Recognise and respond to linguistic devices, figurative language and imagery.
Express what is thought, felt and imagined
Organise and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively
Demonstrate a varied vocabulary appropriate to the context
Demonstrate an effective use of sentence structures
Demonstrate an understanding of audience, purpose and form
Demonstrate accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Describe and reflect on experience, and express what is thought, felt and imagined
Organise and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively
Understand and convey complex ideas
Communicate with clarity, focus and purpose
Communicate appropriately for the context
Engage appropriately in conversation.