WAEC English Language syllabus

The WAEC English Language 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 WAEC English Language syllabus

  1. 01General Vocabulary Fields
  2. 02Law and Order
  3. 03Lexis Fields
  4. 04Patterns in which different categories of words regularly combine to form groups and sentences
  5. 05Section A Essay
  6. 06Section B Comprehension
  7. 07Section C Summary
  8. 08Test of Orals
  9. 09Use of structural words

Frequently asked questions

How many topics are on the WAEC English Language syllabus?
9 topics. All of them are listed on this page.
What is the first topic on the WAEC English Language syllabus?
Listed alphabetically, the syllabus begins with General Vocabulary Fields. All 9 topics appear above.
Is the WAEC English Language 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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