Overview
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
Assessment Structure
- SL (Standard Level):
- Paper 1: Productive skills – Written text (25%)
- Paper 2: Receptive skills – Listening & Reading (50%)
- Individual Oral Assessment (25%)
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- HL (Higher Level):
- Paper 1: Productive skills – Written text (25%)
- Paper 2: Receptive skills – Listening & Reading (50%)
- Individual Oral Assessment (25%)
- Greater text complexity and critical analysis required
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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
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
Advisor Selection Process
- Top University Advisors: All tutors are high-achieving graduates from top U.S. and global universities, with top scores in IB or relevant language exams
- Internal Workshop Assessment: All instructors pass FenDoDo’s rigorous workshop and trial lesson process before teaching
- Customized 1-on-1 Instruction: All lessons tailored to your level, goals, and pace—no geographic barriers, only the best quality teaching
- Personalized Support: FenDoDo closely tracks each student’s progress, needs, and feedback for targeted improvement
Class Process
- Google Meet links provided for every class
- Google Classroom set up for each course: share resources, homework, and feedback
- Advisor prepares a personalized teaching plan before the first class
- All lessons are recorded for quality assurance and review
- Teaching Log completed after every session (lesson hours, progress, next steps)
- Homework and assessments tracked on Google Classroom
- Regular student evaluations to ensure continuous advisor quality
