IB English Guys, thank you for everything. I wish I had such passionate teachers like you guys that could help me with this subject. I will do my best on Paper 2, Paper 1 went well with all your guidance. Thank you so much once again and I hope I can do well tomorrow.
Hello, I just wanna say thank you so much for these checklist videos. I had my paper 1 today for May 2023, the checklist was helpful to prepare for my exam and during the exam. I watched all your videos on paper 1 text types as well, very helpful, I was literally reciting Aunt Vera to help me understand what elements I might have forgotten. I have improved so much in my analysis skills and my teacher noticed as well. Thank you so much.
Dear IB English Guys, I have just finished both my Paper 2 and Paper 1 exam. I want to express, how greatful I am for your guidance, tips, and explanations! I wouldn't have been able to do nearly as well as I did without your help! Please continue your great work that saves IB students all over the world! Greetings from Denmark 😊
Hi IB English Guys!! There are honestly no words to describe how grateful I am for you guys and all the effort you and your team puts in for us! Thank you so much Andrew and Dave. Please keep up this amazing work!! Greetings from Germany :)
Hi Andrew and Dave, I just finished all my english exams today🥰 Thank you guys for all the help through out this journey, io, p1, p2...! No matter what I get I did my best! Huge thanks!💙 I wouldn't believe I could do this just a year ago!
Hi! Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your videos and advice. I watched so many of them in preparation for my exams these last few days, and they were so useful. I have done so much better on my exams thanks to you both :) also, your students are so lucky to have you as their teachers!!
Hey guys, could you make a video about authorial choices (both in paper 1 and 2) and how to properly analyze them? I can always identify them but analyzing them is where I lose marks.
My quick answer is our magic sentence video (ruclips.net/video/9yQy8hxwK3w/видео.html). Watch this and see if it gives a framework to use and expand analysis. It’s not just about labeling features. You have to attach the feature to a rich idea.
Thanks to you both I was able to easily write my introduction and conclusion. I don't think that I did well but whatever I get will be because of your guidance so thank you for that. You guys also helped me with my IO and paper 1.
I want to thank you both for making sure my class an I didn’t hate English at the end of our papers and course. We are going into our paper 2 in 20 min
I binge watched most of your vids on paper 2, and lemme tell you guys: It helped a lot more than what my English teacher ever could. I tried to use the tips as much as possible but I'm not 100% happy with my execution. If my paper ends up with the IB English Guys, I just want to say thank you, and I'm sorry (;--;)
Hello, thank you so much for all your videos and the content you guys have posted over the past few months. WIth the help of these videos and your content, I was able to do well for both paper 1 and 2. Also since it's been 24 hours, I was wondering if you could post a video for podcast excerpts as well for future students since that was one of our text types for paper 1 this year?!
Hello, firstly thank you so much for all the helpful videos that you have posted they have made me a lot more confident for the English papers. I had one question that I was hoping you could clarify regarding thesis statements for paper 1. I noticed that in all the samples that have been shared with us the specific stylistic features eg. symbolism, hyperbole, plain folks appeal are never mentioned in the thesis statement but rather embedded in the body paragraphs. Therefore, as examiners would you recommend to save the stylistic features for the body paragraphs and only use the overarching features given in the guiding question for the thesis? Thanks
We like to use the wording of the guiding question (the technical or formal element) in the thesis and connect this to a rich idea (the message of the text). This makes a concise thesis. Not at all necessary to list subtopics in the thesis.
Hi Dave and Andrew! I just want to say me and my friends thank you so much we believe that we can do this because of you guys. Can you wish me Liz and my friends Vania and Nat good luck? Thank you for all your work! :>
On the mocks my teacher lowered my grade beacause he said " I wrote too much about the books and not enough about the question itself". Should I focus on displaying more knowledge about the literary works or just answering the question using the literary works more on a second plan?
maybe u were being too descriptive? Focus on analyzing. Just give a brief summary of the works in the introduction. You are expected to go beyond what can be read in the work itself.
Great answers here by two teachers. They are so right. Aim for DEPTH of thinking and your teacher is right that this deep knowledge needs to be centered around answering the question. Really delve into a moment of the text. Explore the choices there and show how this answers the question. This is key.
HI, I do have a question. When introducing the two works I have studied, do I have to make a comparisons between them, both of my works similar in some many ways but different in little, or just introduce the works independently ?
We don’t know. Every year, they determine the boundaries depending on student performance. They change a tiny bit each time. My school uses 26-30 for the Paper 2 and 18-20 for Paper 1 but again, this may CHANGE for this year.
Hi thank you for your video, i misinterpreted the guiding question in my paper 2 and i want to know will I get any marks for writing an irrelevant essay? I don't know how I made the mistake but it just happened :(
First of all, don’t worry about it. It’s done. Second of all, there are MANY ways to interpret a question and not ONE WAY so don’t fret. A good examiner will see that. No worries.
Hey IB English Guys, I already submitted by IO and HL Essay using the same work (Death of a Salesman) and I was planning on using Death of a Salesman and Beowulf for my Paper 2 exam. I found out today from watching your videos that this is not allowed by the IB. My teacher never told us this, and only told us about the IO and HLE a couple weeks before the exam. Is there anything I can do at this point? I am so frustrated I feel like throwing up.
Hmmmm….The IB rules state that there is no double dipping. Talk to your teacher and make sure they know this. This is pretty important. My feeling is that it’s the honor system as I’m not sure how the IB verifies this. Take a deep breath. You’re probably fine. I handle this rule in my class and make sure this does not happen. Congrats on finishing your program.
I love you so much IB guys 🩵. Thank you so much for all the help and support you've given me. I cannot express how much I appreciate your guidance and encouragement. Your dedication to helping us succeed is truly inspiring and I feel so grateful to have had you as my mentors. Thanks to you, I was able to do much better on paper 1. You guys are simply the best!" Wish me luck for today’s exam too I want to ace my English paper 2!
IB English Guys, thank you for everything. I wish I had such passionate teachers like you guys that could help me with this subject. I will do my best on Paper 2, Paper 1 went well with all your guidance. Thank you so much once again and I hope I can do well tomorrow.
Good luck, Kirito!
Hello, I just wanna say thank you so much for these checklist videos. I had my paper 1 today for May 2023, the checklist was helpful to prepare for my exam and during the exam. I watched all your videos on paper 1 text types as well, very helpful, I was literally reciting Aunt Vera to help me understand what elements I might have forgotten. I have improved so much in my analysis skills and my teacher noticed as well. Thank you so much.
About to take mine in like 20 minutes 😅
@@specialk542 all the best.
Dear IB English Guys, I have just finished both my Paper 2 and Paper 1 exam. I want to express, how greatful I am for your guidance, tips, and explanations! I wouldn't have been able to do nearly as well as I did without your help! Please continue your great work that saves IB students all over the world! Greetings from Denmark 😊
how'd you go on results g
@@hustler-music I got a 6, the practice really paid off!
Hi IB English Guys!! There are honestly no words to describe how grateful I am for you guys and all the effort you and your team puts in for us! Thank you so much Andrew and Dave. Please keep up this amazing work!! Greetings from Germany :)
Which paper 2 question did you pick? 😊
Hallo! Thanks for the shout out. We love Germany and just visited there for a conference. Congratulations on finishing IB English!!!
I have paper 2 tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for everything. Your videos have been so helpful in preparing for this exam!
just finished the exam, your series helped me hugely
Hi Andrew and Dave, I just finished all my english exams today🥰 Thank you guys for all the help through out this journey, io, p1, p2...! No matter what I get I did my best! Huge thanks!💙 I wouldn't believe I could do this just a year ago!
Fantastic. It is a journey. Great way to describe it! Congratulations and thank you.
Like i fumbled paper 2 but probably would’ve done 100 times worse without your help, Appreciate it
30 minutes for my paper 2 and you guys saved me once again thanks!!!
Hi guys, you are amazing. You really helped me with paper 1 and 2. I wish I had such teachers like you guys! You should have more credits for it!
I just finished my English exam today! this channel helped me a lotttt!!! Thank you so much IB english guys!
Hi! Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your videos and advice. I watched so many of them in preparation for my exams these last few days, and they were so useful. I have done so much better on my exams thanks to you both :) also, your students are so lucky to have you as their teachers!!
Thank you. Tell our students that!
Hey guys, could you make a video about authorial choices (both in paper 1 and 2) and how to properly analyze them? I can always identify them but analyzing them is where I lose marks.
My quick answer is our magic sentence video (ruclips.net/video/9yQy8hxwK3w/видео.html). Watch this and see if it gives a framework to use and expand analysis. It’s not just about labeling features. You have to attach the feature to a rich idea.
@@ibenglishguys thank you!!!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
Thanks to you both I was able to easily write my introduction and conclusion. I don't think that I did well but whatever I get will be because of your guidance so thank you for that. You guys also helped me with my IO and paper 1.
Super. Spread the word!
I want to thank you both for making sure my class an I didn’t hate English at the end of our papers and course. We are going into our paper 2 in 20 min
No one should ever hate English class!
I binge watched most of your vids on paper 2, and lemme tell you guys: It helped a lot more than what my English teacher ever could. I tried to use the tips as much as possible but I'm not 100% happy with my execution. If my paper ends up with the IB English Guys, I just want to say thank you, and I'm sorry (;--;)
Which question did you pick please? 😊
Never say sorry. Nice work finishing a tough program. We’re proud of you.
Hello, thank you so much for all your videos and the content you guys have posted over the past few months. WIth the help of these videos and your content, I was able to do well for both paper 1 and 2. Also since it's been 24 hours, I was wondering if you could post a video for podcast excerpts as well for future students since that was one of our text types for paper 1 this year?!
Super great idea. Will do!
Hello, firstly thank you so much for all the helpful videos that you have posted they have made me a lot more confident for the English papers. I had one question that I was hoping you could clarify regarding thesis statements for paper 1. I noticed that in all the samples that have been shared with us the specific stylistic features eg. symbolism, hyperbole, plain folks appeal are never mentioned in the thesis statement but rather embedded in the body paragraphs. Therefore, as examiners would you recommend to save the stylistic features for the body paragraphs and only use the overarching features given in the guiding question for the thesis? Thanks
We like to use the wording of the guiding question (the technical or formal element) in the thesis and connect this to a rich idea (the message of the text). This makes a concise thesis. Not at all necessary to list subtopics in the thesis.
@@ibenglishguys thank you!
The GOATS
Hi Dave and Andrew! I just want to say me and my friends thank you so much we believe that we can do this because of you guys. Can you wish me Liz and my friends Vania and Nat good luck? Thank you for all your work! :>
GO VANIA, NAT and LIZ. Breathe and attack that question. You can do this!
On the mocks my teacher lowered my grade beacause he said " I wrote too much about the books and not enough about the question itself". Should I focus on displaying more knowledge about the literary works or just answering the question using the literary works more on a second plan?
maybe u were being too descriptive? Focus on analyzing. Just give a brief summary of the works in the introduction. You are expected to go beyond what can be read in the work itself.
Great answers here by two teachers. They are so right. Aim for DEPTH of thinking and your teacher is right that this deep knowledge needs to be centered around answering the question. Really delve into a moment of the text. Explore the choices there and show how this answers the question. This is key.
HI, I do have a question. When introducing the two works I have studied, do I have to make a comparisons between them, both of my works similar in some many ways but different in little, or just introduce the works independently ?
Thank you for all the help 🙏
what would be voice in our text? I don't understand how i could put my personality into my writing
Please check out this video:
ruclips.net/video/eIMBF7MqGTo/видео.html
Exam tomorrow :) Thank you so much!!!
Thank you guys so much
Hi Dave and Andrew! I can't seem to find the grade boundaries for a 7 this year. Can you tell me what they are?
We don’t know. Every year, they determine the boundaries depending on student performance. They change a tiny bit each time. My school uses 26-30 for the Paper 2 and 18-20 for Paper 1 but again, this may CHANGE for this year.
Tomorrow I have my paper 2. I gave my paper 1 today
Hi thank you for your video, i misinterpreted the guiding question in my paper 2 and i want to know will I get any marks for writing an irrelevant essay? I don't know how I made the mistake but it just happened :(
First of all, don’t worry about it. It’s done. Second of all, there are MANY ways to interpret a question and not ONE WAY so don’t fret. A good examiner will see that. No worries.
Hey IB English Guys, I already submitted by IO and HL Essay using the same work (Death of a Salesman) and I was planning on using Death of a Salesman and Beowulf for my Paper 2 exam. I found out today from watching your videos that this is not allowed by the IB. My teacher never told us this, and only told us about the IO and HLE a couple weeks before the exam. Is there anything I can do at this point? I am so frustrated I feel like throwing up.
Hmmmm….The IB rules state that there is no double dipping. Talk to your teacher and make sure they know this. This is pretty important. My feeling is that it’s the honor system as I’m not sure how the IB verifies this. Take a deep breath. You’re probably fine. I handle this rule in my class and make sure this does not happen. Congrats on finishing your program.
How bad is it if I accidentally used the author’s first name instead of their last? Would I lose many marks? Thanks a lot.
Avoid this, of course. Small missteps are forgiven if your paper has other strengths.
Hello! I was just wondering if you guys are IB examiners?
Yes, for all components actually. Just finished a round of IO’s.
guess whos backkkkkkk good luck everyone tomorrow
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I will have it in one hour, i would really love if you can send me a hug, i am nervous
How'd it go?? I thought it went fairly well, but didn't get to really finish
Paper 2 in 30 mins! Wish me luck
watching 40 minutes before exam!
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I love you so much IB guys 🩵. Thank you so much for all the help and support you've given me. I cannot express how much I appreciate your guidance and encouragement. Your dedication to helping us succeed is truly inspiring and I feel so grateful to have had you as my mentors. Thanks to you, I was able to do much better on paper 1. You guys are simply the best!" Wish me luck for today’s exam too I want to ace my English paper 2!
Thanks for the kind words!