Modern English — Textbook & Study Material

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

Official textbook download

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Composition Writing
Chapter 2: Directed Writing
Chapter 3: Proposal Writing
Chapter 4: Functional Grammar and Usage
Chapter 5: Comprehension and Summary Writing
Chapter 6: Pygmalion: Acts I and II
Chapter 7: Lawley Road
Chapter 8: The Landlady
Chapter 9: Most Beautiful
Chapter 10: Dream-Children: Reverie
Chapter 11: Ratan Tata: A Life-Settling in at Cornell
Chapter 12: Father Returning Home
Chapter 13: Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Chapter 14: Sadness Comes
Chapter 15: A Prayer for My Daughter
Chapter 16: Bora Ring
Chapter 17: English Language Listening Skills Project
Chapter 18: English Language Speaking Skills Project
Chapter 19: Literature Written Assignment

Frequently asked questions

Is the Modern 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 Modern 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 Modern 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 Modern 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 Modern English — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Modern English study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.