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Cambridge IGCSE Turkish - First Language (0513)

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Cambridge IGCSE First Language Turkish is designed for learners whose first language is Turkish. This First Language syllabus develops learners' abilities to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. They learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and in order to develop an appreciation of how writers achieve their effects. The syllabus also complements other areas of study by encouraging skills of more general application.

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Syllabus updates

Syllabus changes
- To better meet the needs of learners, we have updated specimen Paper 1 – now called ‘Reading and Directed Writing’ – and replaced the summary task with a directed writing task. There are three reading texts (one fiction and two non-fiction).
  
  In specimen Paper 2 Writing, candidates choose two questions from four, rather than two from eight.
  
  For full details of the changes, please see the 2025-2027 syllabus above.
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- Coming soon
  
  We are developing a comprehensive range of resources to help teachers deliver this updated syllabus.
  
  We aim to provide a scheme of work and other relevant classroom resources. Example Candidate Responses will be available following the first examination in 2025. Visit the School Support Hub from June 2025 onwards for details.

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