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: Unseen Passage Comprehension
Chapter 2: Close Reading and Critical Analysis
Chapter 3: Listening Skills and Note-taking
Chapter 4: Descriptive and Narrative Writing
Chapter 5: Formal Correspondence: Letters and Applications
Chapter 6: Report, Article and Speech Writing
Chapter 7: Précis Writing and Summarising
Chapter 8: Tenses, Aspect and Modals
Chapter 9: Voice, Reported Speech and Sentence Transformation
Chapter 10: Phrases, Clauses and Sentence Structure
Chapter 11: Vocabulary Development and Word Formation
Chapter 12: Core Text (eBalbharati): Prose
Chapter 13: Core Text (eBalbharati): Drama
Chapter 14: Supplementary Reading (Novel/Long Text)
Chapter 15: Core Text (eBalbharati): Poetry — Themes and Imagery
Chapter 16: Core Text (eBalbharati): Poetry — Form, Meter and Sound Devices
Chapter 17: Exam Practice: Model Papers and Answering Techniques
Chapter 18: Listening & Speaking, Presentations and Viva
Chapter 19: Project Work, Portfolios and Revision Strategies

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.