English Language Tawjihi cheat sheet 2026

Vocabulary and Grammar

A comprehensive guide to mastering communication-related collocations and the precise application of English verb tenses in narrative and factual contexts.

Tense Mastery: Present & Past

• Present Simple: Facts + Routines

Reading and Vocabulary

A comprehensive guide to Jane Goodall’s scientific contributions, authorial perspective analysis, and essential phrasal verbs for the G11 English curriculum.

Phrasal Verbs Mastery

• Pick up ← Receive signals/sounds.
• Bring about ← Cause something to happen.
• Point out ← Tell someone something they don't know.
• Make out ← See with difficulty.

Vocabulary: Idioms and phrases

Mastering fixed idiomatic expressions related to communication to enhance social interaction and exam performance.

Core Idioms for Communication

• Strike up a conversation ← Start talking to someone new.
• Come across as ← Give a specific impression to others.
• Pay a compliment ← Comment nicely on someone's appearance or actions.
• Hit it off ← Like someone immediately upon meeting.

Grammar: Question tags and echo questions

Master the art of conversation flow by using question tags for confirmation and echo questions for active listening.

Question Tags: The Golden Rules

• Positive statement (+) ← Negative tag (-).
• Negative statement (-) ← Positive tag (+).

Writing: Analytical essay

An analytical essay is a structured argument that uses researched facts—not personal opinions—to prove a specific point about a topic.

Essay Structure (The Blueprint)

• Introduction ← State the topic clearly.
• Main Body ← One paragraph per idea + evidence.
• Topic Sentences ← Start every paragraph with a clear focus.
• Conclusion ← Summarize the main points discussed.

Future forms and Vocabulary

A comprehensive guide to mastering future tense structures, cause-effect relationships, and dystopian analysis for the Tawjihi English curriculum.

Future Forms: The Timeline

• Future Continuous: will be + verb-ing ← Activity in progress at a specific future time.
• Future Perfect Simple: will have + past participle ← Activity completed by a specific future time.
• Future Perfect Continuous: will have been + verb-ing ← Activity continuing up to a specific point in the future.
• Predictions with evidence: be going to ← Used when current evidence exists (e.g., 'Driverless cars are a reality and are going to become more common').

Reading: Endangered species

A strategic breakdown of conservation priorities, species-specific threats, and essential vocabulary for the Grade 11 English reading module.

Essential Vocabulary & Collocations

• Critically endangered ← Facing extremely high risk of extinction.
• Natural predators ← Animals that hunt others in the food chain.
• Poacher ← Someone who illegally catches animals.
• Extinct ← No longer in existence.

Speaking and Writing

A comprehensive guide to mastering formal communication, future tense nuances, and problem-solving strategies for the Tawjihi English curriculum.

Formal Email Conventions

• Greeting: 'Dear Sir or Madam' (if name unknown) → Sign off: 'Yours faithfully'.
• Greeting: 'Dear Mr. Haddad' (if name known) → Sign off: 'Yours sincerely'.
• Structure: Intro (reason for writing) → Main (problem/solutions) → Final (call to action).

Life Skills: Persuasive presentation

Mastering the art of persuasion through structured planning, emotional connection, and the strategic use of rhetorical devices.

Reading and Writing

A strategic guide to mastering listening comprehension, distinguishing facts from opinions, and utilizing descriptive vocabulary for personal character analysis.

Life Events & Influence

• Idioms: 'Sticking at something' (perseverance) ← 'Turn out positive in the long run'.

Grammar and Vocabulary

A high-impact review of news-related vocabulary and narrative grammar structures to master the 'Inside Story' module.

Vocabulary: News & Journalism

• bizarre / weird ← strange
• claim / state (v) ← assert/declare
• clues / hints ← signs
• decrease / go down ← drop (v)

Reading and Writing

A high-impact guide to mastering media bias analysis, narrative writing techniques, and advanced grammatical structures for the Tawjihi English exam.

Recognizing Media Bias

• Missing/Exaggerated facts ← Lack of objectivity
• Overgeneralizations ← Weak argumentation
• Quotation marks ← Indicates writer's disagreement/sarcasm
• Little respect for opposing views ← Strong bias indicator

Life Skills: Debating

A strategic guide to mastering formal debate through objective analysis, evidence-based argumentation, and emotional control.

The Core Pillars of Debating

• Preparation ← Think through arguments + Gather evidence.
• Objectivity ← Separate personal beliefs from the debate topic.
• Flexibility ← Ability to argue for a position you don't personally hold.
• Relevance ← Ensure every point directly supports your stance.

Grammar and Vocabulary

A high-impact guide to mastering the mechanics of senses, gerunds, infinitives, and habit-related expressions for the Tawjihi English exam.

Vocabulary: The Senses & Perception

• Eyesight: Ability to see.
• Perceive: Another word for 'notice'.

Reading and Speaking

A high-impact guide mastering sensory vocabulary, gerund/infinitive grammar, and active reading inference techniques.

Sensory Vocabulary & Nuance

• Overpowering ← Too strong/intense
• Subtle ← Delicate/hard to detect
• Stench/Stink ← Really bad, unpleasant smells
• Mouth-watering ← Delicious-tasting food

Writing: Review

A high-impact guide to mastering food-related vocabulary, preference structures, and listening comprehension techniques for the Grade 11 English curriculum.

Food Texture & Taste Vocabulary

• Thick ↔ Runny/Watery
• Crunchy ↔ Smooth
• Savoury ↔ Sweet
• Bland ↔ Tasty

What is the English Language Tawjihi cheat sheet?

Concise revision pages for English Language that gather the key laws, ideas, and exam tips for each lesson.

Is it based on the prescribed curriculum?

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