Cambridge IGCSE® English as a Second Language Coursebook 5th edition

Cambridge IGCSE® English as a Second Language Coursebook (5th Edition) by Peter Lucantoni is a comprehensive resource designed to support students preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE® English as a Second Language examination. This fully updated print coursebook aligns with the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE® English as a Second Language syllabus (0510/0511/0991) for examination in 2019 and beyond. The coursebook adopts a thematic approach, divided into four main parts:

1. Leisure and Travel

2. Education and Work

3. People and Achievements

4. Ideas and the Modern World

Each unit focuses on integrated skills, emphasizing reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The content is scaffolded to build students' language skills progressively, with activities that encourage reflection and development. New features in the 5th edition include short videos at the start of each unit, showing students discussing the unit theme, and additional video material in selected units to respond to exam-style exercises. These enhancements aim to build students' confidence and competence in English as the course progresses.

Key Features:

• Thematic units covering key areas of the IGCSE® ESL syllabus.

• Integrated skills approach focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• Scaffolded content to progressively build language skills.

• Inclusion of short videos at the start of each unit to introduce themes.

• Additional video material in selected units for exam-style exercises.

• Reflection activities at the end of each unit to consolidate learning.

• Top Tips, Language Tips, and Word Tips throughout the book to aid understanding.