Teaching and Assessing Skills in First Language English is one of a series of titles in the Professional Development for Teachers series, developed and published in association with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). This handbook gives clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on teaching and assessing skills in First Language English, at IGCSE and O Level. It provides guidance to teachers of all levels, especially new teachers, about effective classroom practice, coursework setting, and integrating different skill areas. The author, Tony Parkinson is an experienced teacher trainer, who has amassed a great deal of relevant expertise through his role as a principal examiner.