Quick answer
You can now select IB English B in the Nektar app and choose SL or HL. The app has vocabulary, reading and listening lessons organized by the five themes, a timed Paper 2 reading practice with three texts, Paper 1 writing tasks and individual oral prompts with AI feedback. All content is original Nektar practice material for the current course. It is not official IB material and feedback is not an IB mark.
What is in the app
After you choose IB English B and your level, the home screen shows a lesson path. Vocabulary comes first and is taught in context, then reading and listening texts that use it. Progress is kept separately for SL and HL, so switching level does not mix your results.
| Skill | What you do | Feedback |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | Theme-based words and vocabulary in context | Instant, per question |
| Reading | Texts with exam-style question formats | Answers with the supporting evidence |
| Listening | Audio texts with comprehension questions | Answers after each set |
| Paper 2 reading practice | Three texts in one timed sitting | Score per text and missed questions to review |
| Paper 1 writing | A task with audience, purpose and text type options | AI feedback on language, message and conceptual understanding |
| Individual oral | Record a response to a prompt | Transcript and AI feedback |
What the app is not
Nektar is independent. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization, and the texts, audio and tasks in the app are written by Nektar and reviewed before publication. They are not past papers.
AI feedback describes strengths and next steps under each criterion. It does not award marks or predict a grade, and it is limited each month. Some features need a paid plan. Your teacher's marking and the official specimen papers remain the reference for how you are doing.
Content follows the current course, first assessment 2020. The updated course has its first assessment in May 2029.
IB English B in Nektar
Practise IB English B in the Nektar app.
Choose SL or HL, work through reading, listening and vocabulary lessons, and get feedback on Paper 1 writing and individual oral responses. Keep official IB material for your checkpoints.
A weekly routine that fits around school
Short and regular works better than one long session. On four days, do one short lesson from the path. Once a week, write one Paper 1 task under the real time limit and read the feedback the next day, when you can see your own text more clearly. Once a week, record one oral response.
Every two or three weeks, sit the timed Paper 2 reading practice and review every missed question. Keep official specimens for the checkpoints in the six-week plan.
- Four short lessons a week
- One timed Paper 1 task
- One recorded oral response
- Timed Paper 2 reading every two or three weeks
- Official specimens at checkpoints
How to start
Install Nektar from the App Store or Google Play, choose IB English B as your exam and select SL or HL. You can switch level later in the app. IB English B is offered to learners aged 16 to 19, the Diploma Programme age range, so it appears in the exam list when the age on your profile is in that range. If it is missing, also check that the app is up to date.
If you are deciding between levels, read the SL and HL comparison first.
Frequently asked questions
Is IB English B available in Nektar?
Yes. You can select IB English B in the app and practise at SL or HL.
Does the app use official IB past papers?
No. All content is original Nektar practice material. Use the IB's specimen papers and your school's material for official practice.
Does AI feedback give me an IB mark?
No. It describes strengths and next steps under the criteria. It does not award marks or predict grades.
Is IB English B in Nektar free?
You can install the app and start for free. Some features, including the full AI feedback allowance, need a paid plan. Current plans are shown in the app.
IB English B in Nektar
Practise IB English B in the Nektar app.
Choose SL or HL, work through reading, listening and vocabulary lessons, and get feedback on Paper 1 writing and individual oral responses. Keep official IB material for your checkpoints.