{"product_id":"hachette-as-english-general-paper-students-book-8021","title":"Hachette Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Student’s Book (8021, for exams from 2028)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImprove comprehension and essay writing while building knowledge across a wide range of topics with the \u003cstrong\u003eHachette Learning Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Student’s Book\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cstrong\u003eendorsed for the Cambridge Pathway\u003c\/strong\u003e to support the \u003cstrong\u003eCambridge International AS Level English General Paper syllabus (8021) for examination from 2028\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is written by Rachel Alexander, Nicola Daniel, Jennifer Johnson and Savneet Kaur, with series editor Mark Whitby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWritten for the New 2028 English General Paper Syllabus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Student’s Book prepares students for both papers in the updated 8021 exam:\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 – one formal essay of 600–700 words, chosen from 10 questions. Half the marks are now 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers the syllabus’s three topic areas: social, political and economic issues; science, technology and the environment; and literature, language, the arts and the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eKey Features of the Hachette AS English General Paper Student’s Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsed and expert-reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e scaffolded content written by experienced authors and reviewed by syllabus experts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganised by skill:\u003c\/strong\u003e chapters are built around the key reading, writing and language skills, so the syllabus is easy to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis and evaluation techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e students practise weighing up opinions and ideas across a range of sources and question types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical reading and media literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated features teach students to question sources and spot bias, a key skill for the Comprehension paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e activities reinforce understanding at every stage, and author-written practice questions help students prepare for assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e questions encourage students to think about environmental and sustainability issues, a major General Paper theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAL support:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clear layout, accessible language and language-focus spreads at the start of each unit help students learning in English as an additional language.\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 taking Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper for exams from 2028, and for teachers choosing an endorsed core textbook for the new syllabus. It suits classroom teaching and independent study, and works especially well in schools with EAL learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eAlso Available as a Boost eBook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eStudent Boost eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e edition (ISBN 9781036019334) with 2 years’ access is also available for schools that want digital or blended learning.\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 Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper Student’s Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rachel Alexander, Nicola Daniel, Jennifer Johnson, Savneet Kaur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Editor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Whitby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hachette Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781036019143\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback, 312 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 June 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway\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\"\u003eIs the Hachette AS English General Paper Student’s Book endorsed by Cambridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. It is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the 8021 syllabus for examination from 2028.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eDoes it include practice questions?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. It includes author-written practice questions and activities to help students prepare for both exam papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIs this book suitable for EAL students?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Each unit opens with a language-focus spread, and the book uses clear, accessible language throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat is the ISBN of the Hachette AS English General Paper Student’s Book?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe paperback ISBN is 9781036019143. The Boost eBook ISBN is 9781036019334.\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":"Hachette Learning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449610223833,"sku":"9781036019143","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3277\/files\/9781036019143.webp?v=1762184956","url":"https:\/\/myciesource.com\/products\/hachette-as-english-general-paper-students-book-8021","provider":"CIE Source Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}