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Jackson Huang

🤝 Nice to meet you! I'm an IB 45 grad and founder of LitLearn. We've helped 400,000+ IB English students conquer IB English since 2016. I also got into Harvard, Williams and Amherst after IB, and won full scholarships to University of Melbourne and Queensland. Enjoy!
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IB English Higher Level Essay (HLE) Explained

In this guide, LitLearn students (and 2022 IB grads!) Lareina Shen and Saesha Grover share their wisdom on how to conquer the IB English Higher Level Essay (HLE). Lareina achieved an incredible IB44, and Saesha achieved the coveted IB7 in her IB English Literature HL, so you are in safe Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 7 monthsJune 29, 2022 ago
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IB English Individual Oral (IO) Explained

In this guide, Richard Nguyen and Jerica Nieva will share their wisdom on the BEST WAYS to tackle the IB English IO. The guide covers everything from choosing global issues to selecting a good extract to structuring the IO to preparing for the question section at the end! Richard Nguyen Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 9 monthsApril 21, 2022 ago
Complete Guide to IB English Paper 2 exams
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IB English Paper 2 Explained

This guide will explain IB English Paper 2 and what you need to ace the exam come May or November, when the IB Gods throw you this (seemingly) insurmountable task. If you don’t know all about Paper 1 already, do check out LitLearn’s amazing guide for IB English Paper 1. Paper Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 10 monthsMarch 7, 2022 ago
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How to Prepare for May 2022 IB Exams

The thing about the IB is that it’s like a mountain–not a real mountain, although many have compared the academic journey to climbing one, but it is an abstract mountain of information. So how on earth do you go about revising all of this information? What is the best way Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 10 monthsMarch 7, 2022 ago
Step-by-step guide to IB English analysis
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Intro to Analysis for IB English

To get a 7 in IB English Literature or IB English Language and Literature, you must understand not just how to analyse, but how to analyse properly and correctly. It’s so easy to be confused by all the contradictory advice, but it’s not as hard or as confusing as it Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 11 monthsFebruary 24, 2022 ago
The only guide you need to read on IB English Paper 1
Paper 1

IB English Paper 1 Explained

IB English Paper 1 is one of those nerve-wracking experiences that everyone has to endure. It’s especially scary because you have no idea what you’ll end up writing about for your final exam–and your grades depend on it! The best preparation you can do is to be acutely aware of Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 11 monthsFebruary 18, 2022 ago
Analysis

IB English: Level 1 Techniques

Before we begin building a house, it’s quite important that we understand all the tools and how they work. What I just told you is a metaphor for English analysis. Before we can try to construct a beautiful paragraph of analysis (a complex task, as I’m sure you know), it’s Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 4 yearsOctober 28, 2018 ago
How to choose IB English Paper 2 quotes
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How to Choose Quotes for IB English Paper 2

Choosing the right quotes for your IB English Paper 2 exam is extremely important. The quotes you learn ultimately make or break your exam performance. The problem is that it’s difficult to find these elusive, “good” quotes. How do you even begin the laborious search through your texts? What quotes should you Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 5 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago
How to choose the best commentary structure for your IB English Paper 1 commentary
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Best commentary structure for IB English Paper 1

Having a strong commentary structure is the easiest way to earn marks in your IB English Paper 1. But wait–there’s even better news: The best structure doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated at all. In fact, the simpler the structure, the better! In this guide, I will answer the Read more…

By Jackson Huang, 6 yearsNovember 23, 2016 ago
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