Many parents are surprised when their child, once a strong reader in primary school, struggles with IP English comprehension. The truth is, IP passages are longer, denser, and demand higher-order skills like inference, analysis, and precision in language. Unlike primary comprehension, where answers can often be lifted directly from the text, IP questions require students to evaluate tone, bias, and writer’s intent — all under strict time pressure.

Welcome to our guide on O Level English essay writing. In this post, we explore the differences between argumentative and expository essays.

In this post, we summarize the key changes of the new GCE O level English Syllabus (1184) and tips to prepare for the exam.