IB Language B is an advanced language acquisition course for students with some prior experience in the target language (French, Spanish, Chinese, and others). It develops practical communication skills, cultural understanding, and critical thinking through reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Whether you’re aiming for a 6 or 7 on the IB exam or want to use your language confidently in academic and real-world settings, FenDoDo’s personalized instruction helps you excel.
Course Content
- Core Themes: Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization, Sharing the Planet
- Text Types: Emails, articles, essays, reviews, reports, speeches, interviews, blogs, and creative writing
- Listening & Reading: Understanding audio and written texts on both familiar and new topics
- Speaking: Practicing interactive and individual oral activities (conversations, presentations, debates, role-plays)
- Writing: Producing a range of written texts—formal and informal, creative and analytical
- Cultural Context: Exploring cultural practices, perspectives, and issues relevant to the target language
- For HL Students: More complex texts, higher-level analysis, and literature extracts
Exam Structure
- External Assessment
- Paper 1 (SL: 1 hr 15 min, HL: 1 hr 30 min) — Receptive skills: reading comprehension tasks, including texts, graphs, and authentic materials.
- Paper 2 (SL: 1 hr, HL: 1 hr 15 min) — Productive skills: writing tasks such as letters, essays, or articles demonstrating vocabulary, grammar, and style.
- Individual Oral (IA) — Students complete a 10–15 minute oral presentation and discussion based on visual stimuli or course themes, assessing speaking and listening skills.
Skills Developed
- Effective listening, reading, speaking, and writing in the target language
- Building vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical accuracy
- Analyzing and responding to authentic texts and cultural issues
- Organizing ideas logically and coherently for academic tasks
- Confident oral communication in real-life and exam contexts
Who Should Take IB Language B?
- Students with some prior exposure to the target language (not total beginners)
- Those aiming for competitive IB Diploma scores (especially for university admissions)
- Anyone looking to communicate confidently in another language for study, travel, or future careers
College Credit
Many U.S. colleges grant credit or advanced placement for high IB Language B SL or HL scores. This can satisfy introductory foreign language requirements, allowing students to advance to higher-level language courses earlier in their college curriculum.
- SL (Standard Level): Often qualifies for introductory college language courses
- HL (Higher Level): Often qualifies for first-year college-level language courses, depending on the institution
Tips for Success
- Immerse yourself in the language: listen to music, watch shows, and read news in your target language
- Practice speaking regularly—don’t be afraid to make mistakes!
- Review feedback from your tutor and focus on recurring errors
- Build vocabulary lists and use new words in writing and speaking
- Familiarize yourself with IB text types and exam rubrics
