English — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for English and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Composition Writing
Chapter 2: Formal and Informal Letter Writing
Chapter 3: Notice and E-mail Writing
Chapter 4: Unseen Prose Comprehension and Summary Writing
Chapter 5: Functional Grammar, Structure and Usage
Chapter 6: Julius Caesar: Act III
Chapter 7: Julius Caesar: Act IV
Chapter 8: Julius Caesar: Act V
Chapter 9: With the Photographer
Chapter 10: The Elevator
Chapter 11: The Girl Who Can
Chapter 12: The Pedestrian
Chapter 13: The Last Lesson
Chapter 14: Haunted Houses
Chapter 15: The Glove and the Lions
Chapter 16: When Great Trees fall
Chapter 17: A Considerable Speck
Chapter 18: The Power of Music
Chapter 19: Listening Skills
Chapter 20: Speaking Skills
Chapter 21: Literature Assignments

Frequently asked questions

Is the English textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the English textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for English faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for English — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused English study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.