PSLE English 2025: Mastering Language, Comprehension, and Writing with Dr Zam’s Academy® PSLE Masterclass

Overview

The PSLE English 2025 syllabus introduces significant changes, particularly in the areas of oral communication, composition writing, and question types in Paper 2 and Listening Comprehension. At Dr Zam’s Academy®, we have meticulously updated our curriculum to reflect these changes, ensuring that your child is fully prepared for the PSLE English exam. Our programme focuses on helping students master core language skills while also adapting to the new formats and question types that emphasise critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving.

Why Choose Dr Zam’s Academy® for PSLE English 2025?

1. Adapted for the 2025 Syllabus Changes:
   We have fully integrated the latest changes to the PSLE 2025 English syllabus, including the increased weightage in oral communication, the new composition writing format, and the revised Paper 2 and Listening Comprehension question types.
2. Emphasis on Communication Skills:
   With the increased emphasis on oral communication in the 2025 exam, we teach students how to express themselves confidently and clearly. This includes both reading aloud and stimulus-based conversation, which now make up a more significant portion of the overall English score.
3. Refined Writing Skills for Composition:
   We equip students with the skills to tackle the newly revised situational writing and continuous writing formats, focusing on creativity, versatility in expression, and clear articulation of ideas.
4. New Question Formats in Visual Text and Listening Comprehension:
   The Visual Text Comprehension and Listening Comprehension components have been updated to include questions that assess critical thinking and comprehensive listening skills. We ensure that your child is prepared for these new question types through targeted practice and feedback.
5. Mock Exams and Personalised Feedback:
   Regular mock exams following the new PSLE 2025 format allow students to practice and adapt to the updated exam structure. Our coaches provide detailed feedback, helping students identify areas for improvement and refine their exam techniques.

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What Will Be Covered in PSLE English 2025?

Our PSLE English 2025 curriculum covers all essential components of the exam, ensuring students are well-prepared for the updated syllabus. We focus on Paper 1 (Writing), Paper 2 (Language Use and Comprehension), Listening Comprehension, and Oral Communication.

1. Paper 1: Writing (Updated for 2025)

• Situational Writing (Revised Format):
  The marks allocation for situational writing has been reduced from 15 marks to 14 marks. The format now tests students on a critical thinking/exposure question type, where students are required to demonstrate versatility in both thinking and expression. We train students to analyse prompts carefully and respond clearly while meeting all required content points and communicating with the intended audience.
• Continuous Writing (Revised Marks Allocation):
  Marks for continuous writing have been reduced from 40 marks to 36 marks, with a greater focus on clarity, creativity, and narrative flow. We help students develop their writing by focusing on creating engaging plots, character development, and using a variety of sentence structures. Our programme also incorporates self-editing techniques to improve the quality of their compositions.

2. Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension (Updated for 2025)

• Grammar and Vocabulary:
  Grammar and vocabulary remain essential for success in PSLE English. We focus on teaching students to apply grammar rules accurately and use a wide range of vocabulary in context, ensuring they are prepared for all language use components.
• Visual Text Comprehension (New Question Type):
  The Visual Text section now includes a new question type that involves critical thinking. We train students to go beyond surface-level understanding and interpret visual elements, infer deeper meanings, and answer questions that require analysis of the text’s purpose and message.
• Grammar Cloze and Editing:
  This section remains focused on identifying grammatical errors and filling in the correct words to complete passages. We help students sharpen their grammar skills, ensuring they can think critically and accurately when correcting mistakes.
• Synthesis and Transformation:
  Synthesis and transformation tasks now emphasise flexible thinking. We teach students to combine ideas and rephrase sentences using varied structures, ensuring that they maintain the original meaning while showcasing grammatical accuracy.
• Comprehension (Passages A and B):
  The comprehension section remains critical for Paper 2, and we continue to focus on answering in full sentences and using evidence from the text to demonstrate understanding. With the new focus on inference and critical thinking, we ensure students are prepared to engage deeply with the passages and respond thoughtfully to open-ended questions.

3. Listening Comprehension (Updated for 2025)

• New Question Types:
  The Listening Comprehension exam now includes updated question types designed to test students on both comprehension and critical listening skills. Our programme focuses on teaching students to listen attentively, extract key details from spoken texts, and answer multiple-choice questions based on their understanding of the material.
• Comprehensive Listening Practice:
  We provide students with ample practice in listening for important information, identifying implied meanings, and answering questions based on real-life scenarios. This ensures they are well-prepared for the comprehensive listening skills tested in the 2025 exam.

4. Oral Communication (Updated for 2025)

• Increased Weightage (40 Marks Total):
  One of the most significant changes in PSLE 2025 is the increased weightage of the Oral Communication component, which now contributes 40 marks to the overall English score (previously 30 marks). This reflects the MOE’s commitment to fostering stronger verbal communication skills in students.
  • Reading Aloud:
    The marks for Reading Aloud have increased from 10 marks to 15 marks. Students will be evaluated on articulation, fluency, and their ability to convey the tone and mood of a passage effectively. We train students to read expressively, paying attention to pronunciation, pacing, and intonation.
  • Stimulus-Based Conversation:
    The marks for Stimulus-Based Conversation have increased from 20 marks to 25 marks. This section places a greater emphasis on students’ ability to discuss real-world scenarios. We train students to think critically about the visual prompts, organise their thoughts clearly, and respond confidently with well-structured ideas and personal opinions.

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PSLE English 2025 Exam Format

The PSLE English 2025 exam consists of four papers, with notable changes in the oral communication, composition writing, visual text comprehension, and listening comprehension sections.

Paper 1: Writing (50 marks)

• Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Situational Writing: 14 marks (revised format)
• Continuous Writing: 36 marks (updated marks allocation)

Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension (90 marks)

• Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Section A: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Visual Text Comprehension (new question type)
• Section B: Grammar Cloze, Editing, Synthesis and Transformation, and Comprehension Cloze
• Section C: Comprehension (Passage A and B)

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension (20 marks)

• Duration: About 35 minutes
• Format: Multiple-choice questions based on various spoken texts, with new question types assessing both comprehension and critical listening skills.

Paper 4: Oral Communication (40 marks)

• Duration: About 10 minutes
• Reading Aloud: 15 marks (updated weightage)
• Stimulus-Based Conversation: 25 marks (updated weightage)

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How We Help Your Child Excel in PSLE English 2025

1. Oral Communication Mastery:
   With the increased emphasis on oral communication, we provide extensive practice in reading aloud and stimulus-based conversation, ensuring your child can articulate their ideas clearly and confidently.
2. Adapting to New Question Types:
   We ensure your child is fully prepared for the new question types in visual text comprehension and listening comprehension through regular practice, helping them develop critical thinking and listening skills.
3. Refining Writing and Expression:
   With the updated focus on creativity and clarity in writing, we teach students how to craft well-organised compositions and respond to the revised situational writing tasks effectively.
4. Exam Strategies and Time Management:
   We equip students with strategies to manage their time across all four papers, ensuring they complete each section efficiently while maintaining high-quality responses.

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Join Dr Zam’s Academy® PSLE English Masterclass for 2025 Today!

With a focus on the latest PSLE 2025 syllabus updates, the Dr Zam’s Academy® PSLE English Masterclass equips your child with the skills and confidence needed to excel in every component of the exam. Our programme ensures that your child is fully prepared for the new formats, question types, and weightage changes.

Register now and give your child the tools to succeed in PSLE English 2025!