English Core — Textbook & Study Material

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

Official textbook download

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: The Last Lesson
Chapter 2: Lost Spring
Chapter 3: Deep Water
Chapter 4: The Rattrap
Chapter 5: Indigo
Chapter 6: My Mother at Sixty-Six
Chapter 7: Keeping Quiet
Chapter 8: A Thing of Beauty
Chapter 9: The Third Level
Chapter 10: The Tiger King
Chapter 11: Journey to the End of the Earth
Chapter 12: The Enemy
Chapter 13: Unseen Passage Types
Chapter 14: Notice Writing
Chapter 15: Letter Writing: Based on Visual/Verbal Input
Chapter 16: Article Writing
Chapter 17: Report Writing
Chapter 18: Internal Assessment (Listening, Speaking & Project Work)

Frequently asked questions

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