English B Course Companion (NYP Due March 2027)
English B Course Companion (NYP Due March 2027)
Oxford Resources for IB DP English B: Course Book is the concept-based coursebook for IB Diploma Programme English B, developed in cooperation with the IB and fully updated for the 2027 subject guide. Written by Kevin Morley and Alexei Gafan and published by Oxford University Press, it supports first teaching in August 2027 and first exams in May 2029.
Why teachers choose it
Developed in cooperation with the IB.
Teach with confidence knowing the content has been developed with, and reviewed by, the IB for the new course.
From a trusted English B author.
Kevin Morley co-wrote Oxford’s previous English B Course Book, so teachers who used that edition will find a familiar, proven approach updated for the new guide.
Complete coverage of the 2027 subject guide.
Every aspect of the new language acquisition syllabus is covered, so you can plan your two-year course knowing nothing is missing.
Ready before you need it.
Publication is expected in February 2027, alongside the launch of the new guide, giving you the spring and summer to plan ahead of August first teaching.
Concept-based teaching made easier.
The revised guide places more emphasis on conceptual understanding and critical thinking. This book builds language concepts and approaches to learning (ATL) into every unit, so you don’t have to design that layer yourself.
The whole Diploma, connected.
Clear links to Theory of Knowledge (TOK), CAS and the Extended Essay help you show students how English B connects to the core of the IB Diploma.
Audio included.
Accompanying online audio gives you ready-made listening practice for class or homework, with no need to source your own recordings.
Why students benefit
Build all four skills.
Contemporary texts and activities develop reading, writing, speaking and listening together, the way students will need to use them in the exam and beyond.
Stronger listening for Paper 2.
Listening counts for a quarter of the final grade. The online audio and activities give students regular practice with real spoken English across a range of accents.
English as a global language.
International texts show how English is used around the world, building cultural understanding alongside fluency.
Support for the Extended Essay.
Links to the EE help students who are considering writing their Extended Essay in English B make the connection early.
Skills for university and beyond.
Strong academic English, critical thinking and intercultural skills prepare students for English-medium university study and international careers.
The five IB Language B themes
- Identities: lifestyles, health and wellbeing, beliefs and values, subcultures, language and identity
- Experiences: leisure, travel, life stories, rites of passage, customs and traditions, migration
- Human ingenuity: entertainment, artistic expression, media, technology, scientific innovation
- Social organization: relationships, community, social engagement, education, work, law and order
- Sharing the planet: environment, human rights, peace and conflict, equality, globalization, ethics, urban and rural life
Exam preparation at a glance
| IB English B component | Weighting | How the book helps |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: writing | 25% | Writing activities built around contemporary texts |
| Paper 2: listening and reading | 50% | Reading activities plus listening practice with online audio |
| Individual oral | 25% | Speaking activities that build presentation and conversation skills |
Product details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Oxford Resources for IB DP English B: Course Book |
| Authors | Kevin Morley, Alexei Gafan |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN | 9781382080507 |
| Format | Paperback with online audio |
| Publication date | 11 February 2027 (estimated, pre-order) |
| Suitable for | IB Diploma English B students, ages 16–18 |
| Levels | SL and HL [confirm] |
| First teaching / first assessment | August 2027 / May 2029 |
Frequently asked questions
Is this book for the new IB English B syllabus?
Yes. It’s fully updated for the DP English B 2027 subject guide, with first teaching in August 2027 and first exams in May 2029.
Was it developed with the IB?
Yes. Oxford developed it in cooperation with the IB.
Who are the authors?
Kevin Morley, co-author of Oxford’s previous English B Course Book, and Alexei Gafan.
Does it include audio?
Yes. Online audio accompanies the reading and listening activities.
Does it cover both SL and HL?
Yes
Is there a digital version?
Oxford also offers a Kerboodle+ digital course for IB English B, sold separately.
Can I use it for students sitting exams in 2027 or 2028?
Those students follow the current guide. The assessment structure is unchanged, so much of the practice still applies, but the book is written for the course first assessed in 2029. Oxford’s IB Prepared: English B remains suitable for assessments until 2028.
When will it ship?
This is a pre-order. Publication is estimated for 11 February 2027, and orders ship as soon as stock arrives.
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Subject | DP English B |
| ISBN | 9781382080507 |