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English Language — O Level (1123)
O levels/ IGCSE · Cambridge 1123

English Language — O Level (1123)

Read between the lines, argue a point that convinces, tell a story people remember — English Language is the subject that makes you better at every other subject, every interview and every email you'll ever write.

Level
O levels/ IGCSE
Syllabus
Cambridge International · 1123
Teacher
Fareeha_Ambreen
Exam session
June & November
Exam papers
2 papers
Grades
A* to E
Format
Live online classes
$40.00

One-time payment

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About this course

This course prepares students for the Cambridge O Level English Language examination, developing essential skills in reading comprehension, summary writing, directed writing, and composition. Students will build confidence in written communication, learn to analyse texts for meaning and effect, and produce clear, accurate, and engaging writing across a variety of formats and purposes.

What is included

  • Live online classes with your teacher
  • Quizzes and assignments in your student portal
  • Marks and feedback from your teacher
  • Progress your parents can follow
The syllabus

Cambridge O Level English Language (1123)

Checked against the official Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2024–2026 and 2027–2028 (same papers)

Quick facts

Syllabus code
1123
Cambridge O Level English Language
Exams you sit
2 papers
Paper 1 Reading + Paper 2 Writing
Total exam time
4 hours
2 hours each · 50 marks each
Exam sessions
June & November
Every year
Grades
A* to E
A* is the highest
Teaching time
about 130 hours
Cambridge's guide
Dictionaries
Not allowed
In either paper
Marks split
50% reading · 50% writing
Equal weight

Topic map

1Paper 1, Q1 — Comprehension
  • 1.1 Explicit meanings
  • 1.2 Implicit meanings and attitudes
2Paper 1, Q2 — Use of language
  • 2.1 How writers achieve effects and influence readers
3Paper 1, Q3 — Summary and short response
  • 3.1 Summary in no more than 150 words
  • 3.2 Short response on implicit meaning
4Paper 2, Section A — Directed writing
  • 4.1 Speech, email, report, letter or article
  • 4.2 Discursive, argumentative or persuasive
  • 4.3 About 250–350 words
5Paper 2, Section B — Composition
  • 5.1 Choice of two descriptive and two narrative titles
  • 5.2 About 350–450 words

Exam pattern

Paper 1 — Reading
Section A: comprehension and use of language on a ~900-word narrative text (25 marks). Section B: summary (no more than 150 words) and a short response on a 550–600 word text (25 marks).
Everyone
50%
2 hours · 50 marks
Paper 2 — Writing
Section A: one compulsory directed-writing task, about 250–350 words (25 marks). Section B: one composition from four titles (two descriptive, two narrative), about 350–450 words (25 marks).
Everyone
50%
2 hours · 50 marks

Both papers are marked by Cambridge. Dictionaries must not be used.

Grades

A*, A, B, C, D, E. 'Ungraded' means below E and is not shown on the certificate.

What it took in June 2026

GradeMarks out of 100Roughly
A*8080%
A7272%
B6464%
C5656%
D5050%
E4444%

Minimum marks out of 100 in June 2026 (the same for both paper variants). Boundaries change every series.

Universities in Pakistan and abroad look closely at your English grade, and a strong grade can help with English-language entry requirements — check each university's rules.

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