Written by experienced IB examiners, this book addresses all the requirements of the 2011 course at both standard and higher level. Comprehensive, academic and engaging, it will build knowledge, skills and confidence. Literature in translation and close reading of different genres are weighted strongly, in line with the new syllabus, and assessment support direct from the IB is built-in to ensure truly excellent achievement. Students will find strategies for reading and writing through exercises, model examples, and marked assessments. In addition help with research, TOK, the Extended Essay and how the IB learner profile relates to the study of English is provided.