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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Free Edexcel iGCSE English Language (4EA1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Reading and writing across three papers. 351 resources.

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June 2019

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A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019

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June 2017

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A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2017

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A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2017

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June 2016

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International GCSE English Language: Three Papers Testing Reading Precision and Writing Craft

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language (specification 4EA1, replacing legacy 4EA0) develops sophisticated reading and writing skills assessed entirely through examination — there is no coursework and no spoken language endorsement, distinguishing it from the UK GCSE equivalent. The qualification spans three externally assessed papers. Paper 1 — Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing (2 hours, 60 marks) — tests comprehension of two non-fiction extracts and requires one transactional writing task (such as a letter, article, or speech). Paper 2 — Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks) — includes questions on an unseen poem and an unseen prose extract, followed by an imaginative writing task. Paper 3 — Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (continued) — is taken alongside Paper 2 as part of a combined sitting. All three papers use unseen material — no set texts need to be studied in advance. This makes the International GCSE distinctive: success depends on transferable reading and writing skills rather than memorisation of specific works. The specification rewards students who can identify language techniques, evaluate a writer's purpose, select and deploy evidence, and write fluently in a range of forms. With 351 resources covering multiple session windows, the archive offers substantial practice for both reading comprehension and timed writing.

Exam Paper Structure

Paper 1No calculator

Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing

2 hours🎯 60 marks📊 50% of grade
Non-fiction reading comprehensionLanguage analysisText comparisonTransactional writing
Papers 2 & 3No calculator

Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing

Combined sitting🎯 60 marks📊 50% of grade
Unseen poetry analysisUnseen prose analysisImaginative writingLiterary techniques

Key Information

Exam BoardPearson Edexcel
Specification Code4EA1 (current) / 4EA0 (legacy)
QualificationInternational GCSE
Grading Scale9–1
Assessment TypeWritten exams only (no coursework or speaking)
TiersNo tiers
Number Of Papers3
Exam DurationPaper 1: 2 hours; Papers 2 and 3: combined sitting
Total Marks120 across all papers
Calculator StatusNot applicable
Available SessionsJanuary and June, multiple years
Total Resources351

Key Topics in English Language

Topics you need to know

Non-fiction reading and comprehensionWriter's methods and language analysisText comparison skillsTransactional writing (letters, articles, speeches)Unseen poetry analysisUnseen prose analysisImaginative and descriptive writingSpelling, punctuation, and grammar

Exam Command Words

Command wordWhat the examiner expects
Explain howAnalyse the methods a writer uses and their effect on the reader
CompareIdentify and analyse similarities and differences between two texts
What impressionDescribe the picture, mood, or character the writer creates
Refer toSupport your answer with direct evidence from the text
Write a/anProduce a piece of writing in the form specified (letter, article, etc.)
Comment onOffer analytical observations about the writer's choices

Typical Grade Boundaries

GradeApproximate mark needed
977–87%
867–76%
757–66%
647–56%
537–46%
427–36%
319–26%
212–18%
15–11%

⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across all papers. Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.

Unseen Text Analysis and Timed Writing: How to Prepare for iGCSE English Language

Because every text on the paper is unseen, your revision should focus on building transferable analytical skills rather than memorising content. Read widely — newspaper editorials, travel writing, speeches, short stories, poetry — and for each piece, practise identifying the writer's purpose, the techniques used, and their effect on the reader. Build a vocabulary of analytical terms: anaphora, juxtaposition, imperative mood, emotive register, enjambment. Paper 1's reading questions require you to locate information, explain a writer's choices, and compare two texts. The comparison question is typically the highest-tariff item: strong responses use a point-by-point structure rather than writing about Text A then Text B. Each paragraph should address a shared theme or technique, drawing evidence from both texts. Writing tasks demand range and precision. For transactional writing (letters, articles, speeches), match your register to the audience: formal for a newspaper editor, persuasive for a council proposal, measured for an informative report. For imaginative writing, the mark scheme rewards crafted openings, varied sentence structures, and the deliberate use of literary devices — not just storytelling but conscious craft. Practise writing to strict time limits, as many students produce strong openings but run out of time before reaching a conclusion.

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