English — Textbook & Study Material

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Being Neighborly
Chapter 2: On To The Summit-We Reach The Top
Chapter 3: The Call Of The Soil
Chapter 4: Pillars Of Democracy
Chapter 5: Mrs. Adis
Chapter 6: Tiger Hills
Chapter 7: Cherry Tree
Chapter 8: The Sower
Chapter 9: There Is Another Sky
Chapter 10: Upon The Westminster Bridge
Chapter 11: Nose Versus Eyes
Chapter 12: The Planners
Chapter 13: Expansion Of Idea
Chapter 14: Blog Writing
Chapter 15: Emails
Chapter 16: Interview
Chapter 17: Film Review
Chapter 18: The Art Of Compering
Chapter 19: History Of English Drama
Chapter 20: The Rising Of The Moon
Chapter 21: Extracts Of Drama - A. The Midsummer Night's Dream
Chapter 22: Extracts Of Drama - B. An Enemy Of The People

Frequently asked questions

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