What if there is a world where all the students could achieve confidence, clarity and academic excellence in their writing? Dr Jyuthica K. Laghate’s latest publication, Cambridge IGCSE English Writing: A Comprehensive Guide (For Paper 1 and Paper 2 – Course codes: 0500, 0990), will help achieve and sustain just that. This second edition of Dr. Laghate’s widely praised IGCSE series is not just any book, it is a tried-and-tested expert roadmap to creating mastery in all genres and formats of the writing sections in the Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language curriculum.
This guide provides a holistic toolkit for writing, a skill that is of the most significance in any academic world and a pathway to success. Whether it be writing organized summaries, a writer’s effect response, persuasive speeches, formal reports, diary entries, interviews, letters or journal articles this guide provides rich detail, model responses and step-by-step approaches for each of the writing types listed above. Every writing type is analyzed point by point, so students will not only understand how to appropriately respond to each type but will know how to write responses that are above the cut-off. For educators, this book will be an invaluable resource as they will be able to guide their students with precision and clarity.
A Book that Builds Excellence, One Word at a Time
More than a textbook, it is an invitation to engage with writing as an art as well as a science. Each section is purposely designed to detail the structure, linguistic features, content expectations, and scoring rubric of all types of IGCSE writing. The model answers are illustrative, but they provide a benchmark for learners to think about moving their writing to the highest level (A*). It doesn’t matter if you are a student looking to take the exam’s top score, or a teacher looking to improve your strategies, Cambridge IGCSE English Writing is a unique source of support in the journey to success.
About the Author – Dr. Jyuthica K. Laghate
Dr. Jyuthica K. Laghate is a versatile academic whose interest in education has led her on a journey from dentistry to education. A researcher at heart and a mentor by nature, she has taught English and Verbal Reasoning for over 19 years, across a range of international curriculums and standardized tests including the IGCSEs, SAT, GRE, IELTS, and others.
Her purpose has always been clear, which is to empower students to rethink their logic and create meaningful impact. Hundreds of her students have excelled in their courses and achieved entry into some of the most prestigious universities worldwide. With a keen interest in spiritual philosophy, the Indian Vedic Culture and the relationship of the mind, body and spirit, her writing endeavours to have the depth of academic work while also engaging in thoughtful reflection. To date, she has published seven books, both creative and academic, and her writing is an eclectic mix of the various interests and career experiences from which she draws her inspiration.
An Essential Resource for Global Learners
Cambridge IGCSE English Writing: A Comprehensive Guide is more than simply exam prep, it is a carefully constructed, thoughtfully designed resource that meets the international academic standard. It aims to empower students to become productive communicators.
The book is now available to purchase and will certainly be able to help you as you prepare for the 0500 and 0990 courses.
