{"product_id":"collins-as-english-general-paper-students-book-8021","title":"Collins Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Student’s Book (8021, for exams from 2028)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eDevelop essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and analysis with the Collins Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper (8021) series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuild confident essay writing and comprehension skills with the \u003cstrong\u003eCollins Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Student’s Book\u003c\/strong\u003e, written for the new \u003cstrong\u003eCambridge International AS Level English General Paper (8021)\u003c\/strong\u003e syllabus, for exams from 2028. The book is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway and was written by experienced international teachers Mike Gould, Babita Persaud and Steve Eddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWritten for the New 2028–2030 English General Paper Syllabus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Student’s Book follows the updated 8021 syllabus and its exam structure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper 1: Essay (1 hour 15 minutes, 40 marks)\u003c\/strong\u003e – students choose one of 10 questions and write a formal essay of about 600–700 words. The paper is now out of 40 marks, with half of them for written communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper 2: Comprehension (1 hour 45 minutes, 50 marks)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Section A covers logical reasoning (20 marks) and Section B covers comprehension (30 marks), including the new 12-mark persuasive writing task.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe three syllabus topic areas\u003c\/strong\u003e – social, political and economic issues; science, technology and the environment; and literature, language, the arts and the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eKey Features of the Collins AS English General Paper Student’s Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqual focus on essay and comprehension\u003c\/strong\u003e, with separate chapters for each paper so students know exactly what they’re practising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step skills building\u003c\/strong\u003e: each skill is developed in manageable stages before students apply it to exam-style tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnotated model answers\u003c\/strong\u003e that show what strong writing and analysis look like, plus peer-assessment activities that teach students to review and improve their own work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrammar and cohesion support built in\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering sentence structure, linking ideas and formal academic register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading on contemporary global issues\u003c\/strong\u003e to widen students’ knowledge and give them examples to use in their essays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport for EAL\/ESL learners\u003c\/strong\u003e, with glossaries beside the texts and language help in every unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s for students aged 16–19 studying Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper, and for teachers planning the course for first exams in 2028. It works in the classroom or for independent study, and suits both first-language and second-language English speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collins Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Student’s Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike Gould, Babita Persaud, Steve Eddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780008781514\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback, 232 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSyllabus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper 8021, for exams from 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes this book cover the new 2028 English General Paper syllabus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. It is written for Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper (8021), first examined in 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIs the Collins AS English General Paper Student’s Book endorsed by Cambridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Student’s Book is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIs this book suitable for students whose first language is not English?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Every unit includes language support, and there are glossaries beside the texts to help EAL and ESL learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat is the ISBN of the Collins AS English General Paper Student’s Book?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ISBN is 9780008781514.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCIE Source Education is an independent supplier and is not endorsed by Cambridge University Press \u0026amp; Assessment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449608519897,"sku":"9780008781514","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3277\/files\/9780008781514.png?v=1762185241","url":"https:\/\/myciesource.com\/products\/collins-as-english-general-paper-students-book-8021","provider":"CIE Source Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}