English — Textbook & Study Material

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

Official textbook download

English — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

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 I
Chapter 7: Julius Caesar: Act II
Chapter 8: Bonku Babu's Friend
Chapter 9: Oliver Asks for More
Chapter 10: The Model Millionaire
Chapter 11: Home-coming
Chapter 12: The Boy who Broke the Bank
Chapter 13: The Night Mail
Chapter 14: Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat
Chapter 15: I Remember, I Remember
Chapter 16: A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945
Chapter 17: A Work of Artifice
Chapter 18: Listening Skills Assessment
Chapter 19: Speaking Skills Assessment
Chapter 20: Literature Written Assignments

Frequently asked questions

Is the English textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

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.