• A practical and accessible guide to the English B syllabus (from 2011) for the IB Diploma, written by an experienced IB English teacher • provides support for standard and higher level students • a comprehensive course organised according to the Core and Option topics in the IB Guide, including the HL literature component • contains activities and authentic texts that develop the target skills (reading comprehension, speaking and writing) • improves students' intercultural awareness and understanding of global issues • free teacher support materials available online at education.cambridge.org Integrated into the coursebook are: • materials for exam preparation, covering each assessment type • ideas for extension activities and research, provided in the Extra feature • integrated study ideas for the IB central core in the margin features LP (Learner profile), CAS (Creativity, Action, Service), TOK (Theory of Knowledge) and EE (Extended Essay).