IELTS

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The official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) website
Official IELTS Practice Materials – we have a copy you can use here (but which can’t be borrowed). This gives you a good idea of what the test is like. You can also buy this from the IELTS people. If you want to buy it, go to this page and then click Practice Materials (order from the UK).
Dominic Cole’s IELTS blog
Hong Kong Polytechnic's IELTS Practice website
The British Council website has some IELTS materials
Improve your IELTS Listening and Speaking Skills We have a copy of this you can look at in the Language Support Centre (check opening times).

For Academic IELTS preparation

The Official Top Tips for IELTS Academic module, ISBN 9781906438722 (book+CD). An excellent book from the IELTS people. The CD-Rom contains a full film of a Speaking test interview.
IELTS Foundation: Study Skills Pack - Academic Module, ISBN 9781405017220 (book+CD). This is a book for people who want to get 5.0-6.0 in the test. It’s a self-study pack so you can use it by yourself to prepare for all 4 parts of the IELTS test.
IELTS Graduation: Study Skills Pack, ISBN 1405080787 (book+CD). This is a book for people who want to get 6.5, 7.0 or more in the test. It’s a self-study pack so you can use it by yourself to prepare for all 4 parts of the IELTS test.
Improve your IELTS Writing Skills We have a copy of this you can look at in the Language Support Centre (check opening times).
Improve your IELTS Reading Skills We have a copy of this you can look at in the Language Support Centre (check opening times).

For General Training IELTS preparation

The Official Top Tips for IELTS General Training module, ISBN 9781906438739 (book+CD). An excellent book from the IELTS people. The CD-Rom contains a full film of a Speaking test interview.
IELTS Foundation Study Skills with Audio CD - General Training Module, ISBN 978-3190528950. This is a book for people who want to get 5.0-6.0 or more in the test. It’s a self-study pack so you can use it by yourself to prepare for all 4 parts of the IELTS test.

Are you doing lots of practice IELTS tests?

You can buy books of practice tests, but it is a mistake to work through these books without getting some training (either by taking a course or by using a book like the Study Skills Packs above). This is not training - you are simply practising all your old mistakes again and again with each new test you do! Then, if you get some help and learn new IELTS skills, you’ll find there are no new tests to help you practise and improve your scores!

The Cambridge IELTS Practice books each contain two complete GT tests and 4 complete Academic tests.

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