English as a Second Language — Speaking Endorsement (9-1) 0993
Build your English reading, writing and listening skills. Practise understanding information and communicating clearly for different purposes.
What you'll cover
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
Published syllabus exam years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029. Confirm exam-series and centre availability with your school and Cambridge.
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) 0993 syllabus map
2027–2029 syllabus · Version 2 · 9–1 grading
4 of 4 sections have teaching and practice
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The 11 original lessons map the 2027–2029 syllabus objectives for Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, with Guided, Independent and Transfer practice. Cambridge's 2027–2029 syllabuses use the same four skill objectives across codes 0510, 0511, 0991 and 0993; the grade scale, speaking weighting and availability differ by route. The written grade combines Reading and Writing (70%) and Listening (30%). Speaking is mandatory but separately endorsed. Component 1 has four reading and two writing exercises with no summary task. Browser-synthesized listening and private speaking self-review are supplemental practice, not Cambridge audio, a timed paper, official pronunciation scoring or centre assessment. This route maps the 2027–2029 syllabus only. Cambridge also publishes a separate 2024–2026 syllabus, which is not mapped here. Version 2 clarifies the CEFR B2 wording; Cambridge reports no significant teaching changes.
In June and November, Cambridge lists this qualification in Administrative zone 3 and for centres in Oman and the UAE. Check availability for your centre and exam series. This route maps the 2027–2029 syllabus only. Cambridge also publishes a separate 2024–2026 syllabus, which is not mapped here.
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- Complete qualificationComponent 1 + Component 2 + Component 3
The written grade combines Reading and Writing (70%) and Listening (30%). Speaking is mandatory but separately endorsed. Component 3 Speaking is separately endorsed and does not contribute to the written grade. It is conducted and internally assessed by the centre, then externally moderated. StudyForA's browser voice reads original practice prompts, not Cambridge audio. The local speaking recording supports self-review only; it does not award official marks or score pronunciation.
Cambridge recommends prior study of an English as a Second Language or English Language curriculum. Confirm the speaking-test window and centre arrangements for your exam series.
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This route maps the four official skill areas—Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking—and their R1–R4, W1–W4, L1–L4 and S1–S4 objectives. The written grade combines Reading and Writing (70%) and Listening (30%). Speaking is mandatory but separately endorsed. StudyForA practice tools are listed separately and are not official syllabus sections. This route maps the 2027–2029 syllabus only. Cambridge also publishes a separate 2024–2026 syllabus, which is not mapped here. Version 2 clarifies CEFR B2 wording without significant teaching changes.
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StudyForA practice tools
- Listening playback and speaking self-reviewPRACTICE-TOOLS · Supplemental StudyForA practice, not a syllabus section
Practice the papers
Practice the papers
- Reading and WritingComponent 1 · 5 lessonsRead for detail and answer preciselyMatch ideas across related textsInfer opinions and select relevant notesWrite an informal email that fulfils the taskWrite a formal or semi-formal response
2 hours · 60 marks · 70%. Six exercises: four reading and two writing.
- ListeningComponent 2 · 3 lessonsListen for facts in short extractsInterpret opinions and implied meaningPractise listening with spoken prompts and review your speaking
About 50 minutes · 40 marks · 30%. Five exercises and 40 multiple-choice questions. StudyForA's short browser-voice scripts are original practice, not Cambridge audio or a timed paper.
- Speaking endorsementComponent 3 · 4 lessonsExtend answers in the interviewPlan and deliver the short talkKeep a discussion movingPractise listening with spoken prompts and review your speaking
About 10–15 minutes · 40 marks · separately endorsed; does not count toward the written grade. Interview, short talk and discussion; centre assessed and externally moderated. StudyForA recording is for self-review only, not official speaking marks or automated pronunciation scores.
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Read for detail and answer precisely
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Match ideas across related texts
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Infer opinions and select relevant notes
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Write an informal email that fulfils the task
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Write a formal or semi-formal response
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Listen for facts in short extracts
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Interpret opinions and implied meaning
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Extend answers in the interview
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Plan and deliver the short talk
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Keep a discussion moving
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Practise listening with spoken prompts and review your speaking
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