Communicative English — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Communicative English — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Unseen Passages & Reading Comprehension
Chapter 2: Vocabulary in Context
Chapter 3: Reading for Analysis & Integration with Main Course Book
Chapter 4: Writing Skills: Emails, Notices, Formal Letters, and Paragraphs
Chapter 5: Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Clauses, Reported Speech, Determiners
Chapter 6: Literature Textbook: Prose & Poetry Extracts and Reference to Context

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Communicative English?

The Communicative English syllabus has 6 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Communicative English chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Communicative English syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official CBSE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Communicative 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 Communicative English — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Communicative English study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.