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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nPublication code: GQ000043  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language specification Issue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| Vocabulary and Grammar Lists updated to include some C1 items | 33–113 |\n| Updated mapping of qualification against the CEFR | 114–115 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \n1 About this specification 1  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English asa Second Language (4XES2)? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and teaching this qualification 6  \n2 Qualification at a glance 7  \n3 English as a Second Language (4XES2) content and  \nassessment information 12  \nList of topics and subtopics 13  \nUnit 1: Reading 14  \nUnit 2: Listening 16  \nUnit 3: Writing 19  \nUnit 4: Speaking 22  \n4 Administration and general information 27  \n5 Appendices 31  \nAppendix 1: Codes 32  \nAppendix 2: Grammar list 33  \nAppendix 3: Core vocabulary list 51  \nAppendix 4: Optional subtopics vocabulary list 103  \nAppendix 5: CEFR mapping 114  \nAppendix 6: Transferable skills 116  \nAppendix 7: Glossary 118  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (9-1) (4XES2) is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson.  \nThis qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nKey features  \nStructure  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (4XES2) is a unitised qualification. All units are available in the June and November exam series. A cash-in code must be used to obtain an overall grade for the qualification. Individual unit assessments may be taken over a course of one or more examination series, or all four unit assessments may be taken together at the end of the course of study in a single examination series.  \nLearners can sit or resit individual unit assessments before receiving an overall qualification grade. 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