English Alive for CSEC is a 2-year course designed to meet the needs of students in Caribbean schools studying for English A, the language component of the CSEC English exam. The book covers the key areas of reading comprehension, listening and speaking, writing, grammar and language usage and vocabulary development. Features Reading passages which include questions in both multiple choice and free-response form. These passages cover a range of genres including drama and a short story. Putting vocabulary into context to develop an understanding of the way individual words contribute to the work and the reader's enjoyment. There is also work on antonyms, synonyms and proverbs Providing an understanding of the basics of grammar and a foundation for work on correct usage Work on writing such as paragraphs, informal summaries, reports, statements, spelling and punctuation. There is a wide range of composition topics so that students can practise writing skills.