The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Essay is an assignment that IB students often struggle with. Essay prompts can be alienating, confusing, and students often do not receive much support in constructing their response. So, how should you answer a TOK question? Here are some expert tips to maximise your TOK success.
Read MoreIB English Language and Literature Paper 1 for both HL and SL involve analysis of unseen non-literary texts, which can range from opinion pieces to infographics. The unpredictability element paired with the huge variety of sources means that it can be easy to fall into the trap of making analysis vague and nonspecific.
The IB English Language and Literature students that our expert IB English tutors mentor tend to struggle with analysing the visual and structural techniques of non-literary texts.
Read MoreThe IB English Literature Paper 1 is an exercise in unseen textual analysis. Students are presented with two literary texts. At SL, students must write a commentary on one of the texts. At HL, students must write two essays, one on each of the texts. Here are some tips to make Paper 1 the delight that it is.
Read MoreHaving written an IB English HL Essay ourselves (‘Written Assignment’, during our time), we know that many IB English students will find it challenging to elevate their analysis to an essay of this length while staying laser-focused on the topic. Our experts share how they would structure the IB HL English Essay research and writing process.
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