The Cambridge IGCSE syllabus for English as a Second Language (Grade 5) typically covers the following areas:

1. Reading:

   - Reading comprehension of different types of texts, such as stories,            articles, and poems.

   - Understanding main ideas, supporting details, and inferences from the text.

2. Writing:

   - Narrative writing, including personal experiences and fictional stories.

   - Descriptive writing, focusing on people, places, and objects.

   - Informative writing, presenting facts and information on various topics.

3. Listening:

   - Listening comprehension exercises, understanding spoken texts, and answering related questions.

4. Speaking:

   - Verbal communication exercises, including discussions, presentations, and role-plays.

5. Vocabulary and Grammar:

   - Building vocabulary and understanding word meanings in different contexts.

   - Basic grammar rules and sentence structures, including tenses, subject-verb agreement, etc.

6. Literature:

   - Introduction to age-appropriate literary works, analyzing characters and themes.

7. Creative Writing:

   - Encouraging creativity through writing prompts and imaginative tasks.

8. Spelling and Punctuation:

   - Developing correct spelling and punctuation skills.

Please note that the syllabus might be updated from time to time, and there might be variations in the syllabus based on the specific course or exam board offering the IGCSE English curriculum.