BECE English Studies syllabus

The BECE English Studies syllabus has 9 examinable topics, listed alphabetically in full below. This is the same breakdown Handbook uses to track which topics you have mastered and which are still costing you marks.

All 9 topics on the BECE English Studies syllabus

  1. 01Active and Passive Verbs
  2. 02Adverbials and Tenses
  3. 03Comprehension (Speeches and Materials)
  4. 04Direct and Indirect Speech
  5. 05Drama: Types and Features
  6. 06Grammatical Accuracy
  7. 07Parts of Speech
  8. 08Phonemes
  9. 09Reading to identify the meanings of various contexts

Frequently asked questions

How many topics are on the BECE English Studies syllabus?
9 topics. All of them are listed on this page.
What is the first topic on the BECE English Studies syllabus?
Listed alphabetically, the syllabus begins with Active and Passive Verbs. All 9 topics appear above.
Is the BECE English Studies syllabus free to view on Handbook?
Yes. The full topic list is free to read with no account. A Handbook subscription adds timed practice questions and topic-level progress tracking against the same syllabus.

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