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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
New Year, New Guide?
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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Dear Joshua, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it is prohibited. From page 64 of the Language B guide (first exams May 2020): "Complete works of prose fiction, prose non-fiction, poetry and drama, originally written...
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Dear English B team, I would like to use a work in translation, and I remember reading somewhere in the Language B guide that it is not recommended but is not explicitly prohibited either. Do you think it would be acceptable to do so? For example,...
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Hi Vanina, Yes, they can make up the information. In fact, I like to tell students that this is a creative writing task. I wish you and your students all the best on the exams! Warm regards, Susan
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