JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language 2024/2025: How to Read and Pass JAMB English Language Questions

Are you preparing for the 2024/2025 JAMB UTME and wondering how to ace the English language section? Do you want to know the best textbooks and tips to study and practice for the exam? If yes, then this blog post is for you.

In this post, I will share with you the official list of JAMB recommended textbooks for English language, as well as some effective strategies and resources to help you read and pass JAMB English language questions with ease. By the end of this post, you will have a clear idea of what to expect in the exam and how to tackle it confidently.

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What is JAMB English Language?

JAMB English language is one of the four subjects that every candidate must register and sit for in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). It is a compulsory subject for all candidates, regardless of their chosen course of study or institution.

The JAMB English language exam tests the candidates’ proficiency and competence in the use of English as a medium of communication. It covers various aspects of the language, such as grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, summary, oral English, and literature.

The exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions, which are divided into three sections: A, B, and C. Section A contains 20 questions on comprehension and summary, section B contains 20 questions on lexis and structure, and section C contains 20 questions on oral English and literature. The exam lasts for two hours and carries a total of 100 marks.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language 2024/2025

According to the official website of JAMB, the recommended textbooks for JAMB English language 2024/2025 are as follows:

• Attah, M. O. (2013). Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners, Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press.
• Bamgbose, A. (2002). English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and colleges (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
• Banjo, A. et al (2004). New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: UP Plc.
• Caesar, O. J. (2003). Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited
• Daniel Jones (2011). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
• Egbe, D. I (1996). Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills, Lagos: Tisons
• Elugbe, B. (2000). Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Ibadan: Heinemann
• Grant, N. J. H, Nnamonu, S. Jowitt, D. (1998). Senior English Project 3, (New Edition) Harlow: Longman
• Idowu, O. O, Sogbeson, T. S, Adofo, A. K. Burgess, D. F and Burgess, L. J. (1998). Round-up English: A Complete Guide, Lagos: Longman
• Idris, U. (2001). Oral English at Your Fingertips for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, M. Youngbrain Publishers
• Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010).Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age, Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services
• Jauro, L. B. (2013). Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A teaching and Learning Approach, Yola: Paraclete Publishers.
• Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989). Common Errors in English, Lagos: Longman
• Obinna, M. F. (2001). University Matriculation Use of English,(Fourth Edition) Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited
• Ogunsanwo, O. Duruaku, A. B.C, Ezechukwu, J and Nwachukwu, U. I (2005). Countdown English Language, (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Evans
• Olatoye, S. (2006). The Silent Teacher, Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises
• Oluikpe, B. O. A, Nnaemeka, B. A, Obah, T. Y, Otagburuagu, E. J. Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998). Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publisher.
• Tomori, S. H. O (2000). Objective Tests for School Certificate english: Practice in Lexis, Structure and idiom (Reprinted Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
• Ukwuegbu, C, Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2002). Catch-up English for SSCE/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann
• Ukwuegbu, C, Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2004). Catch-up English for SSS/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann

These textbooks are carefully selected by JAMB to cover the syllabus and objectives of the exam. They are also written by reputable authors and publishers who are experts in the field of English language. Therefore, it is advisable for candidates to use these textbooks as their primary sources of study and revision.

However, this does not mean that candidates should limit themselves to these textbooks only. They can also consult other relevant and reliable materials, such as dictionaries, past questions, online resources, and teachers, to supplement their knowledge and skills.

How to Read and Pass JAMB English Language Questions

Reading and passing JAMB English language questions is not a rocket science, but it requires adequate preparation and practice. Here are some tips and strategies to help you achieve this goal:

• Start your preparation early. Don’t wait until the last minute to start studying for the exam. Give yourself enough time to cover the syllabus and revise the topics. Ideally, you should start your preparation at least three months before the exam date.
• Study the syllabus and objectives. The syllabus and objectives are the guides that show you what to expect in the exam and what to focus on. They also help you to avoid wasting time on irrelevant or outdated topics. You can download the syllabus and objectives from the JAMB website or get them from your school or tutorial center.
• Use the recommended textbooks. As mentioned earlier, the recommended textbooks are the best sources of information and practice for the exam. They contain comprehensive and concise explanations, examples, exercises, and tests that cover the syllabus and objectives. Make sure you read and understand each topic and do the exercises and tests at the end of each chapter or unit.
• Practice with past questions. Past questions are the best way to familiarize yourself with the format, style, and difficulty level of the exam. They also help you to test your knowledge and identify your strengths and weaknesses. You can get past questions from JAMB website, bookshops, or online platforms. Try to solve as many past questions as possible under exam conditions and check your answers with the marking scheme or answer key.
• Improve your vocabulary and grammar. Vocabulary and grammar are essential components of the English language exam. You need to have a good command of words and their meanings, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and expressions. You also need to know the rules and principles of grammar, such as parts of speech, tenses, concord, punctuation, and spelling. You can improve your vocabulary and grammar by reading widely, using dictionaries, playing word games, and doing exercises.
• Enhance your comprehension and summary skills. Comprehension and summary are the most challenging and scoring sections of the exam. They test your ability to read, understand, analyze, and summarize a given passage. You need to develop your reading speed, accuracy, and retention skills. You also need to master the techniques of answering comprehension and summary questions, such as skimming, scanning, inferring, paraphrasing, and quoting. You can enhance your comprehension and summary skills by practicing with different types of passages, such as narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentative, and answering different types of questions, such as factual, inferential, evaluative, and thematic.
• Boost your oral English and literature knowledge. Oral English and literature are the least studied and most neglected sections of the exam. However, they can make a difference in your score if you prepare well for them. You need to have a good knowledge of the sounds, stress, and intonation patterns of English. You also need to be familiar with the literary terms, devices, genres, and texts prescribed by JAMB. You can boost your oral English and literature knowledge by listening to and imitating native speakers, watching and analyzing movies and documentaries, and reading and appreciating literary works.
• Revise and review. Revision and review are the keys to retaining and recalling what you have learned. You should revise and review your notes, textbooks, exercises, and past questions regularly and systematically. You should also use different methods of revision and review, such as flashcards, summaries, quizzes, and group discussions. You should also avoid cramming and rote learning

Summary

• JAMB English language is a compulsory subject for all UTME candidates, which tests their proficiency and competence in the use of English as a medium of communication.
• JAMB has recommended 20 textbooks for JAMB English language 2024/2025, which cover the syllabus and objectives of the exam. Candidates should use these textbooks as their primary sources of study and revision.
• To read and pass JAMB English language questions, candidates should start their preparation early, study the syllabus and objectives, use the recommended textbooks, practice with past questions, improve their vocabulary and grammar, enhance their comprehension and summary skills, boost their oral English and literature knowledge, and revise and review regularly and systematically.
• By following these tips and strategies, candidates can ace the JAMB English language exam and achieve their desired score.

FAQs

• Q: How many questions are there in JAMB English language exam?
• A: There are 60 multiple-choice questions, divided into three sections: A, B, and C.
• Q: How long is the JAMB English language exam?
• A: The exam lasts for two hours and carries a total of 100 marks.
• Q: How can I get the JAMB English language syllabus and objectives?
• A: You can download them from the JAMB website or get them from your school or tutorial center.
• Q: Where can I get the JAMB recommended textbooks for English language?
• A: You can get them from bookshops, libraries, or online platforms.
• Q: Where can I get past questions for JAMB English language?
• A: You can get them from JAMB website, bookshops, or online platforms.
• Q: How can I improve my vocabulary and grammar for JAMB English language?
• A: You can improve your vocabulary and grammar by reading widely, using dictionaries, playing word games, and doing exercises.
• Q: How can I enhance my comprehension and summary skills for JAMB English language?
• A: You can enhance your comprehension and summary skills by practicing with different types of passages and questions, and mastering the techniques of answering them.
• Q: How can I boost my oral English and literature knowledge for JAMB English language?
• A: You can boost your oral English and literature knowledge by listening to and imitating native speakers, watching and analyzing movies and documentaries, and reading and appreciating literary works.
• Q: How can I revise and review for JAMB English language?
• A: You can revise and review by using different methods, such as flashcards, summaries, quizzes, and group discussions, and avoiding cramming and rote learning.