OxfordCalling Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hello there! I'll start the IB Course in September and originally I wanted to do English B. The Student Adviser at my future school told me now, that I should take English L&L, because I want to study in the UK, but I'm from Germany. Because of this I'll have to do a test at the university to be admitted and they experienced that the students who took English B do not pass this exam. But they also told me that I should read some english literature to prepare for this course. It would be very nice, if you recommended me some books. Thank you! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEAFBC812 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hey,I'm also from Germany and I'll start IB in September.I started to read some books on the list of prescribed authors to prepare for the course (some of them I also read in my English class)These are the books that I've already read:Animal Farm by George OrwellWuthering Heights by Emily BronteThe Odyssey by HomerThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenAnna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordCalling Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thank you for your quick answer!I started to read Pride and Prejudice, so I know I'm on the right way;) This list is a great help, thanks again! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SohailB Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I'm starting IB in september as well and started reading 1984 by George Orwell. You should definitely check it out 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordCalling Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks for this advice, I'll do so;) I see, I have some work for the holidays;) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechnight Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Here's our reading list for L&L:*The Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini)*The Great Gatsby (F. Scott. Fitzgerald)*A Midsummer Night's Dream (William Shakespeare)*1984 (George Orwell)*The Reader (Bernhard Schlink) - We're also going to read it in German B *A Streetcar Named Desire (Tennessee Williams) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBhelp2015 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I was also told to read To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, Night by Elie Weisel, and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. As far as preparing goes though, I would suggest making brief outlines or Mind Maps (https://www.examtime.com/guide/mind-maps-for-ib-classes/ is a good place to get started with the Mind Maps) for each book, so you have something you can refer to to help you remember the important themes and characters of what you read. I heard sometimes the exams can ask for some detail, and I know if I didn't Mind Map my stuff, I would forget what was important because I read so many books Good luck! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyShariff Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'd also advise you to really work on and hone your essay writing skills. For English A, this is essential as well as a total life saver. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcurrant Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) This is a great place to go/visit/enquire whenever you need individual help (my cousin has done well with this site). They will also give study advice and help prepare for Engllish exams, papers, assignments. Really helpful. I use them for my uni studies -- brill. You can read anything, but if you want to prepare for IB English, you should find out what you'll be studying at your school and start studying those books your teacher has selected for you. Another good idea is to understand what English at IB is all about. The IB site I mentioned will give you all that. The DP is (for many) a huge departure from the middle grades -- which can be confusing and take time to learn. Edited June 28, 2014 by Blackcurrant 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hoose Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Check the syllabus to know exactly what you are being assessed on - my advice is also to read some exemplar works and past paper questions, so that you can practice for the assessments. In terms of knowledge for the subject itself, the books you read are subject to your teacher's whims. Check with him/her but unless you know the books for a fact, don't spend too much time reading potential books (unless you enjoy it). One hint is to read a lot of magazines, articles and even adverts to get a feel of different types of medium for communication. Most people do that automatically, but if you try and be critical and compare what works and what doesn't work between two or three different styles, it can hold you in good stead. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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