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Expert 1-on-1 IB English tutoring for Language & Literature and Literature HL and SL. Master text analysis, oral commentary, and the extended essay — and reach Grade 6 or 7.
- Matched to English A: Language & Literature HL and English A: Language & Literature SL and English A: Literature HL and English A: Literature SL
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Tutors Chosen for Subject Fit, Teaching Fit and Course Fit
Knowledge beyond the textbook
Strong subject understanding supports demanding school and exam content.
Teaching linked to assessment
Specification points, mark schemes and exam-style questions shape preparation.
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Selection includes interviews, demonstrations and suitability checks.
Matched to the exact course
AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge students get relevant support.
Lesson Flow
From Confusion To Calm, One Lesson At A Time.
Our tutors develop both the close reading technique and the structural essay skills that distinguish Grade 6–7 responses from generic literary commentary.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A Syllabus Map Students Can Actually Follow.
Break the specification into manageable topics, then build confidence from the first concept to exam-ready application.
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Paper 1 — Unseen Text Analysis
Start hereAnalysing unseen literary or non-literary texts for their guiding question. We practise annotating for literary devices, structure, tone, and purpose — and teach the 'guided analysis' format that maps to the highest mark bands.
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Paper 2 — Comparative Essay
A written comparison of two studied literary works in response to a previously unseen question. We practise essay structures that introduce a clear argument, embed textual evidence, and sustain comparative analysis throughout.
03
Individual Oral (IO)
A 15-minute spoken analysis comparing an extract from one studied work to a global issue. We practise the IO structure: introduce the global issue, analyse both texts with close reference, and link analysis to context. Preparation is highly learnable.
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Higher Level Essay (HL only)
A 1,200–1,500 word formal essay connecting a studied work to a concept. HL students must demonstrate independent critical thinking beyond class notes. We guide topic selection, argument development, and formal academic register.
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Literary Devices & Textual Analysis
Imagery, metaphor, symbolism, irony, structure, narrative voice, tone, syntax, and diction — the analytical vocabulary essential for all components. We build this vocabulary systematically through annotated practice extracts.
06
World Literature & Global Issues
Understanding how cultural context shapes literary meaning, and linking literary analysis to global issues (identity, power, culture, technology, environment, politics). Required for the IO and relevant to Paper 2.
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Extended Essay in English (optional)
For students choosing an English Extended Essay. We support topic selection from Category 1, 2, or 3, research question formation, essay structure, and critical argument development across the full 4,000 words.
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Common Blockers
Where Students Struggle And How We Fix It.
1Writing a focused analytical argument (not description)+
Most students describe what a text says rather than arguing what it means and how the author achieves that meaning. We teach a response structure: introduce a clear analytical claim, embed short textual evidence, explain the effect (with reference to technique and context), and link back to the guiding question or prompt.
2Individual Oral preparation+
The IO is highly structured but students often prepare it loosely. We work through: selecting the right extract, framing the global issue clearly, practising the 10-minute monologue with timed sessions, and preparing for the 5-minute follow-up Q&A. Students who rehearse the IO specifically perform significantly better.
3Paper 1 under exam conditions+
Paper 1 tests analysis of unseen texts under time pressure. We practise with real IB past-paper texts, teaching an annotation method: 30 seconds to read the guiding question, 5 minutes to annotate for technique and structure, then structured writing. The process becomes automatic with repeated practice.
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Why Parents Chose Combo.
A clear tutor match, a plan built around the real paper, and progress parents can follow from week to week.
✓Support that stays focused on progress
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Handpicked tutors
We shortlist tutors who know the curriculum, teach clearly, and can coach the exact exam habits that lift marks.
Top-university academics and exam-savvy specialists.
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Clear weekly updates
Parents see what was covered, what improved, and what needs attention next, so progress never feels vague.
Structured feedback after every lesson block.
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A plan built around your child's paper
Sessions are matched to the student's board, tier, topic gaps, and exam timeline instead of generic subject tutoring.
Board-specific support with a measurable target grade path.
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Quick questions
FAQs About IB English
Helpful answers about exam boards, syllabus topics, tutor matching and lesson support.
What is the difference between IB English Language & Literature and Literature?
Language & Literature studies both literary texts and non-literary texts (advertising, speeches, media, journalism) — analysing language in all its forms. Literature studies exclusively literary works (novels, poetry, drama). Both are available at HL and SL. The choice depends on your interests and university requirements.
What is the Individual Oral?
The Individual Oral (IO) is a 15-minute assessed spoken commentary worth 25–30% of the final grade. You analyse an extract from one studied work, linking it to a global issue, and respond to examiner questions. It is internally assessed at your school. Preparation makes an enormous difference.
Can you help with the Higher Level Essay?
Yes — the HLE is a 1,200–1,500 word formal essay connecting a studied work to a literary concept. The most common errors are: an unfocused argument, over-reliance on plot summary, and a weak introduction. We work on essay structure, argument clarity, and academic register.
Do you cover the Extended Essay in English?
Yes — for students choosing English as their Extended Essay subject. We cover all three categories (Category 1: literary analysis; Category 2: comparative language studies; Category 3: language and mass communication). We support the full 4,000-word process from research question to final draft.
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