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English Studies lesson notes for Basic 1–6 & JSS1–JSS3 & SS1–SS3

Free English Studies lesson notes for Basic 1–6 & JSS1–JSS3 & SS1–SS3, 933 topics in all, arranged by class and term. Choose a class and term to see every topic.

Primary · Basic 1–6

Basic 1 English Studies lesson notes

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Basic 2 English Studies lesson notes

All Basic 2 English Studies notes (106)

Basic 3 English Studies lesson notes

All Basic 3 English Studies notes (213)
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Basic 4 English Studies lesson notes

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Basic 5 English Studies lesson notes

All Basic 5 English Studies notes (144)

Basic 6 English Studies lesson notes

All Basic 6 English Studies notes (106)
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Junior Secondary · JSS1–JSS3

JSS1 English Studies lesson notes

All JSS1 English Studies notes (109)

JSS2 English Studies lesson notes

All JSS2 English Studies notes (24)

JSS3 English Studies lesson notes

All JSS3 English Studies notes (21)
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Senior Secondary · SS1–SS3

SS1 English Studies lesson notes

All SS1 English Studies notes (24)

SS2 English Studies lesson notes

All SS2 English Studies notes (26)

SS3 English Studies lesson notes

All SS3 English Studies notes (16)
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About English Studies Lesson Notes

English Studies is the subject in which pupils learn to listen, speak, read and write in English. In Nigerian schools it runs from the early primary classes through junior and senior secondary. These notes cover Basic 1 to SS3.

Early notes deal with phonics, new words, sight words and simple sentences. Later notes cover speech work and vowel and consonant sounds, comprehension, tenses, parts of speech, letter writing, essays, summary, idioms and word study.

What students learn

By the end of SS3, a student who has worked through these notes should be able to:

  • Pronounce vowel sounds, consonant sounds and diphthongs correctly, and tell similar sounds apart
  • Use intonation and stress appropriately in speech
  • Identify and use the parts of speech, tenses, active and passive voice and modal auxiliary verbs
  • Recognise noun, adjectival and adverbial clauses and build compound and complex sentences
  • Write formal, semi formal and informal letters in the correct format
  • Write descriptive, argumentative and persuasive essays, and speeches, with a clear introduction, body and conclusion
  • Read a passage to find main ideas, and write a summary of it
  • Use synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrasal verbs and collocations to widen vocabulary

What each class covers

Every topic is a separate lesson note, listed here in teaching order. Open any topic, or the term, to read it.

Basic 1 English Studies 116 notes
Basic 2 English Studies 106 notes
Basic 3 English Studies 213 notes
Basic 4 English Studies 28 notes
Basic 5 English Studies 144 notes
Basic 6 English Studies 106 notes
JSS1 English Studies 109 notes
JSS2 English Studies 24 notes
JSS3 English Studies 21 notes
SS1 English Studies 24 notes
SS2 English Studies 26 notes
SS3 English Studies 16 notes

How we prepare our lesson notes

Each note covers one topic for one class and one term, and the notes follow teaching order. Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment, all drawn from the same note.

Notes are edited for accuracy, plain language and the right level for the class before they are published.

Every note is free to read online. A PDF or Word copy of one subject costs ₦1,000 for one term, or ₦2,000 for all three terms. If you find a mistake, tell us and we will correct it.

Recommended English Studies textbooks

Books are grouped by class. The line under each title shows which list recommends it.

Basic 1 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
Nigeria Primary EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: Fifth Edition, 2026F. Ademola-Adeoye; Q. Adam Et AlLearn Africa Plc
Reddot Interactive Primary EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2021Ayo Osisanwo & Kehinde OlojedeReddot Africa Educational Services Ltd
NEW SMART ENGLISHFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025D. M. Abiola & P. A. AdedojunCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Eduwaves Proper EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026E, Asukwo, Adebowale Kunle, & Muhammed HassanEduwaves Publishers Limited
English StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025Said, A., Hussain, J. Victor, M. & Tunde, A.Yaliam Press
Basic 2 English Studies textbooks 4 books
NameAuthorPublisher
The Wise Servant (English reader)Anambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Edition: 2023/2024 sessionJohn E. ObiakorJohnny Met Publisher
Modular English Course for Primary Schools Book 3School booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private)S. O. Ayodele et alEvans
Structural English Workbook Book 3School booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private)Ronald RidoutAfrican Univ. Press
Nigeria Primary English Book 2Not on an official listEdition: Fourth edition, 2023F. Ademola-Adeoye, Q. Adam, B. Somoye, J. Omiteru, J. Macauley, B. Oderinde, F. Badaiki, N. Hawkes, D. DallasNot stated on page (Learn Africa store)
Basic 3 English Studies textbooks 4 books
NameAuthorPublisher
Our Road to Peace (English reader)Anambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Edition: 2023/2024 sessionAnyadike ChinyerePerfect Image
Modular English Course for Primary Schools Book 4School booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private)S. O. Ayodele et alEvans
Brighter Grammar Book 2School booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private)Phebean Ogundipe et alLongman
Nigeria Primary English Book 3Not on an official listEdition: Fourth edition 2023 assumed same as Book 2 - not verifiedNot opened (Book 2 authors: F. Ademola-Adeoye et al)Not stated (Learn Africa store)
Basic 4 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
New Excellence in EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025A.O. Oluboyo & T. OdusesoCambridge University Press
Nigeria Primary English (5th Edition)FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: First Edition 2000, Second Edition 2008, Third Edition 2015, Fourth Edition 2019, Fifth Edition 2026F. Ademola-Adeoye, J. Omiteru, N. Hawkes, Q. Adam, J. Amodu, B. et alLearn Africa Plc
NEW SMART ENGLISHFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025O. Bolaji, N. R. Chinye, O. O. Olufemi, O. Olusegun & O. OluyoleCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Tanus New Basic English Studies for Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: First Published 2012, Revised Edition 2015, 2022, 2026Henry Hunjo, Aliu Kayode Oseni, Deborah Andre, Muhammed A. Lawal et alTanus Books Limited
Marvelous English Studies for Primary Schools Book 4FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Mercy Ibukunoluwa A.Marvelous Mike Press Limited.
Basic 5 English Studies textbooks 4 books
NameAuthorPublisher
English Studies for Primary SchoolsAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Ayo Banjo et alUniversity Press PLC
Nigerian Primary EnglishAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)F. AdemolaLearn Africa
Intensive English for PrimaryAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Okolo NonsoNoble Publishers
Modular English Course for Primary Schools Book 6School booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private)S.O. Ayodele et alEvans
Basic 6 English Studies textbooks 3 books
NameAuthorPublisher
English Studies for Primary SchoolsAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Ayo Banjo et alUniversity Press PLC
Nigerian Primary EnglishAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)F. AdemolaLearn Africa
Intensive English for PrimaryAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Okolo NonsoNoble Publishers
JSS1 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
New concept English for junior secondary schoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Ademola – Adeola, f., Adam, q., Eto, j., Eyisi, j., Adekunle, a. & Adepoju, b.Learn Africa Plc
The Ideal Tutor Core English Studies for Junior Secondary School 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Aisha Sadiq and Olusola AdeolaIBZAR Publishing
Progress English Studies for Junior Secondary Schools 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Biola Opatayo, Adedunto Elegha and othersAccessible Publishers LTD
Extension Modern EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Gabiel dada, Charles button, Bala Umar & Arinze ChristianahExtension Publications Limited
TANUS New English StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Henry Hunjo, PhD.; Aminat Baruwa- Ashaf et alTANUS Books Limited
JSS2 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
New Oxford Secondary English Course for Junior Secondary Schools (Upper Basic Education) Book 2School booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Edition: 2014Ayo Banjo et alUniversity Press PLC
Current English for Junior Secondary SchoolsSchool booklist – Mater Amabilis Sec. School, Umuoji (Catholic mission)Nzebunachi A.I.; Obidigwe N.G.; Ikem Sam
New Oxford Secondary English Course for JS 1 & 2School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Ayo Banjo et al.University Press
Spectrum High Standard English for JSSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Gabriel A. et al.Spectrum
Understanding English Grammar (for Junior Schools)School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Emeke Modesty ObizikworLogos Publishers Ltd
JSS3 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
New Oxford Secondary English Course for Junior Secondary Schools (Upper Basic Education) Book 3School booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Edition: 2014Ayo Banjo et alUniversity Press PLC
Spectrum High Standard English for Junior Secondary Schools JS3School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Gabriel A. et alSpectrum Books
Island BECE Solution for Junior School (JS3 only)School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)
New Oxford Secondary English Course for JS 1 & 2School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Ayo Banjo et al.University Press
Spectrum High Standard English for JSSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Gabriel A. et al.Spectrum
SS1 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
Senior Secondary New Concept EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026J. EYISI ET ALLearn Africa
New Oxford Secondary English Course for SS 1 & 2School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Ayo Banjo et al.University Press
Understanding English GrammarSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Emeke Modesty ObiazikworLogos Publishers Ltd.
Understanding Oral EnglishSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Emeke Modesty ObiazikworLogos Publishers Ltd.
English At a SittingSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)J. O. OlanrewajuExcellent Scholars
SS2 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
New Concept English for Senior Secondary Schools Book 2Anambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)J. Eyisi et al.Not stated in source
New Oxford Secondary English Course for Senior Secondary School 2School booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Ayo Banjo, Ben Eiugbe, Ayo Akano, Uzoma OnagaUniversity Press PLC
Spectrum High Standard English for Senior Secondary Schools 3School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Gabriel A. et al.Spectrum Books
Understanding English Grammar (with Understanding Oral English)School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Emeke Modesty ObiazikworLogos Publishers Ltd.
Reading list: The Road does not End; The Bride Price; The ConcubineSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Olubunmi Familoni; Buchi Emecheta; Elechi AmadiNoirledge; George Braziller; Heinemann
SS3 English Studies textbooks 5 books
NameAuthorPublisher
New Concept English for Senior Secondary Schools Book 3Anambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)J. Eyisi et al.Not stated in source
New Oxford Secondary English Course for Senior Secondary School 3School booklist – Whitesands School, Lagos (private)Ayo Banjo, Ben Eiugbe, Ayo Akano, Uzoma OnagaUniversity Press PLC
Spectrum High Standard English for Senior Secondary Schools 3School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Gabriel A. et al.Spectrum Books
Understanding English Grammar (with Understanding Oral English)School booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Emeke Modesty ObiazikworLogos Publishers Ltd.
Reading list: The Lekki HeadmasterSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Kabir Alabi GarbaWinepress Publisher

Based on the 2026/27 recommended lists. Editions change, so confirm the current edition with your school or bookseller.

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