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Simone Braverman, Stephen Slater ...
380 pages - Publisher: One Sided Paper; (July, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0987385429 - ISBN-13: 978-0987385420 ...

Many books have been written about IELTS preparation. What makes this one different? As you will have noticed, this book is called “IELTS Success Formula”. That’s exactly what you should expect to find here – step by step, friendly guidance on how to overcome your difficulties and achieve a high score in the IELTS test. This book wastes no time and immediately shows you the important aspects requiring attention during your exam preparation. The tips, advice and examples here will help you understand the difference between a lower score response and a higher score response, and you will learn efficient ways of dealing with test tasks to give more accurate answers, faster.

Chris Tyreman ...  
248 pages - Publisher: Kogan Page; (July, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0749456361 - ISBN-13: 978-074945636 ...

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely accepted language competence exams and can be a pre-requisite for education and employment in the United States. How to Master the IELTS is an all-in-one guide covering all four modules for both academic and general training exams. It includes: -free downloadable MP3 files for the listening test -multiple-choice questions -speaking exercises -flow chart and diagram tests -word recognition exercises -writing tasks -reading comprehension passages -full answers and explanations -two appendices to aid learning and help develop your vocabulary. With only 47 testing centers in the US, this all-inclusive guide offers a convenient alternative to scheduling workshops to study for the exam.

Jeremy Taylor, Jon Wright ... 
144 pages - Publisher: Delta Publishing; (January, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 190508563X - ISBN-13: 978-1905085637 ...

"IELTS Advantage: Reading Skills" is a fully comprehensive resource for passing the IELTS Academic Reading Test with a grade of 6.5-7.0 or higher. Students who are taking the General IELTS Test can also benefit from the book. This book teaches a range of key strategies for reading more effectively and for understanding texts more easily, such as skimming, scanning and speed-reading techniques, helping students to get a better result in the Reading paper. Each of the ten units provides a variety of long and short texts that cover major topic areas likely to appear in the exam. Each unit is divided into different sections to help students: get to know the many question types and how to approach them; develop skills to cope with the amount of reading in the test; learn strategies which help in making the most of the time in the exam; and develop vocabulary and collocations, with particular attention paid to synonyms and paraphrases, essential for a good exam result.

Fiona Aish, Jo Tomlinson ... 135 pages - Publisher: HarperCollins; (November, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0007460651 - ISBN-13: 978-0007460656 ...

A lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future. Collins Get Ready for IELTS Writing is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Writing test. Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level. Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examples - Key IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Writing test provided in each unit - Regular exam tips and information in each unit - 'Watch out!' sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Writing test - Four review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Writing test - Complete IELTS Writing practice test and answer key provided - Vocabulary glossary for each unit provided at the back of the book.

Martin Hewings ... An updated version of the highly successful Advanced Grammar in Use. This third edition, with answers, is ideal for self-study. The book contains 100 units of grammar reference and practice materials, with photos and illustrations in full colour and a user-friendly layout. It is ideal for learners preparing for the Cambridge Advanced, Proficiency or IELTS examinations, and is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus, which ensures the language is authentic and up-to-date. Versions without answers or with a CD-ROM are available to purchase separately.

Info-Details: 303 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 3rd edition (April 29, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107697387 - ISBN-13: 978-1107697386 ...