English B for the IB Diploma

English B for the IB Diploma by Hyun Jung Owen, Mark McGowan and Aaron Deupree is designed to support students in developing competent communicators who can demonstrate a sound conceptual understanding of English. This flexible course ensures thorough coverage of the updated English B Guide, meeting the needs of all IB students at Standard and Higher Level. The book empowers students to communicate confidently by exploring five prescribed themes through authentic texts and skills practice, delivered in clear learning pathways. Students will improve their receptive skills with authentic written texts, audio recordings, and carefully crafted reading and listening tasks, while also producing coherent written texts and delivering proficient presentations. Effective practice is delivered through a range of structured tasks within each unit, building reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. The book establishes meaningful links to TOK and CAS, and identifies learner profile attributes in action. Answers to the exercises and teaching notes are available in the digital Boost Core subscription, with one recorded audio track free to download from