* 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).