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IB English: Essential Literary Techniques

Before you begin building a house, it’s pretty important that you understand all the tools and how they work. What I just told you is a metaphor for literary analysis. Before you can try to construct a beautiful paragraph of analysis (which is a complex task that I can’t teach Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 2 years2 years ago
Paper 2

Part 1: How to Prepare for IB English Paper 2

What exactly do I need to know about my texts to rock the IB English Paper 2 exam? No one has covered this topic in-depth on the internet, so I’ll share my experience here. The way I think of it, there are four levels of understanding that you need to Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 2 years ago
Complete Guide to IB English Paper 2 exams
Paper 2

IB English Paper 2 Completely Explained

This guide will explain IB English Paper 2 and what you need to ace the exam come May or November, when the IB Gods throw you this (seemingly) insurmountable task. If you don’t know all about Paper 1 already, do check out LitLearn’s amazing guide for IB English Paper 1. Paper Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 2 years ago
How to choose IB English Paper 2 quotes
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How to Choose Quotes for IB English Paper 2

Choosing the right quotes for your IB English Paper 2 exam is extremely important. The quotes you learn ultimately make or break your exam performance. The problem is that it’s difficult to find these elusive, “good” quotes. How do you even begin the laborious search through your texts? What quotes should you Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 3 years2 years ago
Today's LitLearn interviewee is Karishma Lachhwani
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LitLearn Student Interview: Karishma Lachhwani

Today we interview our lovely LitLearn student Karishma Lachhwani, who started the Analysis Bootcamp for IB English in October 2016. In this interview, we get to know a bit about Karishma and how LitLearn has transformed her into an absolute IB English machine. So sit down, grab a coffee and Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 4 years ago
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Analysis

Why you cannot ignore analysis in IB English

In this blog post, you will learn why analysis is essential to your success in IB English and whether you should be worrying about your analytical skills. If you’re in your final year of IB and you still don’t fully understand how literary analysis works, then you are well and truly Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 4 years4 years ago
Breakdown of IB English criteria
IB English

Reading Criteria: Paper 1 Criterion A

“What even is the difference between good and very good anyway?!” A comprehensive and intimate understanding of criteria is imperative to success — especially in IB English. Why? The examiner uses this exact checklist to give and take marks. Rather than suffer from low scores (yelling: out, damned mark! out, Read more…

By Jackie Sung, 4 years4 years ago
IB English

In Just 5 Steps: How to Get a 7 in IB English

Ever heard that getting a 7 in IB English was impossible? Ever wondered what magic formula those who did get it followed? You’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for the top 5 tips to getting a 7 in IB English (curated by 7-level English students themselves!). 1. Develop Read more…

By Eeleen Tey, 4 years4 years ago
Step-by-step guide to IB English analysis
Analysis

Complete Guide on How to Analyze for IB English HL & SL

To get a 7 in IB English Literature or IB English Language and Literature, you must understand not just how to analyse, but how to analyse properly and correctly. It’s so easy to be confused by all the contradictory advice that different IB English teachers and textbooks seem to be Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 4 years2 years ago
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Paper 1

How to plan your IB Paper 1 analysis

  For my Paper 1 commentaries, I always spent 20 to 25 minutes at the start of the exam planning what I would write. In my experience, adequate planning is the most important factor for success in IB English Paper 1. So do it! A commentary is only as good Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 4 years4 years ago

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