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Free Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 0510 revision notes, model answers, AI-marked practice and past papers — mapped to the full syllabus for the 2026 exam cohort.
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's IGCSE qualification for students whose first language is not English. The syllabus develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for everyday and academic communication. It is widely accepted by universities as evidence of English proficiency. Assessment is three externally examined papers — Reading & Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 60 marks | 2h | Reading and Writing (70%) |
| Paper 2 | 40 marks | ~50 min | Listening (30%) |
| Paper 3 (Speaking) | 40 marks | ~10-15 min | Speaking — separately endorsed |
All candidates take three components · grades A* to G for written papers · Speaking graded 1 (high) to 5 (low) and does not contribute to the overall written grade
Source: Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 0510 syllabus
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