We particularly recommend three books to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

How to prepare for IELTS

How to prepare for IELTS is a British Council publication that contains advice, exercises and practice tests for the four components of the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It covers both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. The book also contains Listening activities and is offered free of charge for registered candidates. 

This book is suitable for home study or for use in class. When you get registered with British Council IELTS you are eligible to request for an e-book inclusive of the audio files.

IELTS Official Practice Materials: Volume 1

IELTS Official Practice Materials: Volume 1 provides complete Academic and General Training sample tests for all modules: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, as well as answers with examiners’ comments.

It also includes a booklet and a CD for the Listening test, as well as answers to the sample tests.

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IELTS Official Practice Materials Volume 2

IELTS Official Practice Materials Volume 2 includes Academic and General Training sample tests for all modules: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, as well as answers with examiners’ comments.

It also includes a DVD containing a practise Listening test, answers to the sample tests, and video clips of three students taking the Speaking test.

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