The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Use of English is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
- communicate effectively in both written and spoken English;
- have a sound linguistic basis for learning at the tertiary level.
The syllabus consists of two sections:
- SECTION A: Comprehension/Summary
- SECTION B: Lexis, Structure and Oral Forms
Below are some of the benefits you will derive from having the JAMB Use of English syllabus:
- Getting the Use of English syllabus will enable you know the topics you need to prepare for.
- You will get to know what you’re expected to know from each of the topic.
- The recommended texts section also outline the list of Use of English books (titles, authors, and editions) you can read.
Recommended Links:
- JAMB CBT Practice Software
- JAMB Brochure
- Free JAMB Past Questions Available Here
- JAMB UTME Registration – Instructions & Guidelines
- Textbooks Recommended for JAMB UTME: All Subjects
- JAMB UTME Registration Closing Date
- Compulsory Novel to Read for JAMB UTME General Paper
- JAMB Subjects Combination for Science Students
- JAMB Subjects Combination for Arts, Commercial, Social Sciences Students
- JAMB UTME Examination Date
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