Drills for Skills. Built for Hong Kong Secondary English.
Sixteen original workbooks in grammar, writing and comprehension, designed for Hong Kong Lower and Upper Secondary students. Tailored for HKDSE preparation and English as a Second Language. PDF download. Save up to 11 percent when you buy a bundle.
Level 1 or Level 2?
Several titles come in two stages so the workbook matches your child's current level.
For Lower Secondary or Weaker Students
Right for S1 to S3 students, or for older students who need to rebuild confidence and core skills before moving up. Question style stays clear and structured.
For Upper Secondary or Stronger Students
Tuned for S4 to S6 and DSE preparation, with longer texts, more demanding question types and the kind of analytical work senior secondary exams ask for.
Drills for Skills Bundles
Buy a complete set or pick one of three skill-focused bundles. Bundles save up to 11 percent.
Complete Secondary Book Bundle
All 16 Drills for Skills Secondary workbooks in one purchase. Covers grammar, writing and comprehension across both levels. The simplest way to give your child a complete library.
Eight Books to Build Grammar
- Mixed Grammar
- Parts of Speech Book 1
- Parts of Speech Book 2
- Tense Book 1
- Tense Book 2
- Prepositions
- Punctuation
- Proofreading
Five Books to Build Writing
- Topic Sentences
- Paragraphs
- Mind-Maps Book 1
- Mind-Maps Book 2
- Mind-Maps Book 3
Three Books to Build Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Unseen Poetry Book 1
- Unseen Poetry Book 2
Eight Workbooks to Sharpen Grammar
From mixed grammar drills through to advanced punctuation and proofreading. Pick individual books or save with the bundle above.
Mixed Grammar
Tense Book 1
Tense Book 2
Parts of Speech Book 1
Parts of Speech Book 2
Prepositions
Punctuation
Proofreading
Five Workbooks to Build Stronger Writing
Topic sentences, paragraph structure and three mind-maps workbooks for planning longer pieces. Essential for HKDSE writing papers.
Topic Sentences
Paragraphs
Mind-Maps Book 1
Mind-Maps Book 2
Mind-Maps Book 3
Three Workbooks for Reading and Unseen Poetry
Reading comprehension at exam standard, plus two stages of unseen poetry analysis.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen Poetry Book 1
Unseen Poetry Book 2
Younger Sibling at Primary?
The same Drills for Skills approach runs from Kindergarten through to Secondary. Build a complete English library for the whole family.
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