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12 Oct 2026
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In the land of English B, we are getting excited about the new guide! Both of us are in the middle of the upskilling training for workshop leaders and we are busy taking notes. The anticipated publication...
9 Aug 2026
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In the land of English B, we are anxiously awaiting our new Language B guide from the IB. We will share with you what we know so far so we can all keep calm and plan on! The most important question is...
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Hi Naty, You are my hero editor! I am so sorry that I mixed these terms. I have fixed it now, but I am grateful you told me so I could fix it for you and others. Warmest regards, Susan
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Since embedded interviews use reported speech as well as direct quotes, they seem to give students more room to show language range. Could choosing the transcribed form put a student at a disadvantage on Criterion A, or are both forms judged equally?
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Dear Susan there is another problem with questions 3 and 4. There are the same words instead of the synonyms.
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Site authorHi English DHl, As an examiner for paper 1, I can confirm that both forms are judged equally. I think it can be which ever one the student feels more comfortable writing. Warm regards, Susan
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