IGCSE English as a Second Language
0510 or 0511: what is the difference?
Both have the same Reading and Writing paper and the same Listening paper. The difference is Speaking.
| 0511 | Speaking counts towards the grade: Reading and Writing 50%, Listening 25%, Speaking 25% |
|---|---|
| 0510 | Speaking is a separate endorsement, not part of the grade |
| Grades | A* to G for both |
What is the same
The Reading and Writing paper is the same: six exercises in 2 hours for 60 marks. So is the Listening paper: five exercises of multiple-choice questions in about 50 minutes. Everything in this course is for that Reading and Writing paper, whichever code you are entered for.
What is different
With 0511, your Speaking test (an interview, a short talk and a discussion, about 10 to 15 minutes) counts for a quarter of the grade. With 0510, Speaking is reported separately, so your grade comes from Reading and Writing and Listening.
Next step
Which one am I taking?
Ask your school or exam centre. They choose the code when they enter you.