There are many books available to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

Here are just a few that you may find useful. If you
have any favourites we haven’t mentioned, please let us know.

You should be able to find most of these books in your local British Council http://www.britishcouncil.org/russia.htm

Cambridge IELTS Practise Tests (Books 1-5)

Author: Cambridge ESOL

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 0521677025
ISBN-13: 9780521677028
Publication Date: 2006
Each book (there are 5 in this series) contains 4 complete practice tests for Academic Students, plus extra modules for
General students, and there are tapes and CDs available for the listening section. The answers and tapescripts are in the back
and these books are designed for self study.

Objective IELTS

Author: Capel , A et al
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 052160883X
ISBN-13: 9780521608831
Publication Date: 2006
This is a two level course, with books for Intermediate and Advanced level students. It provides training for both the General
and Academic modules, and includes a workbook and a CD ROM.

IELTS Practice Tests Plus (Books 1 & 2)

Author: Morgan , T & Wilson , J

Publisher: Longman
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 0582846455 (Book 2)
ISBN-13: 9780582846456 (Book 2)
Publication Date: 2005
Thse books provide complete tests for students to practice their skills along with notes for guidance and tips for candidates. It
also has a list of students’ top 20 questions about IELTS and lots of practical advice.

Focus on IELTS

Author: O'Connell , Sue

Publisher: Longman
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 0582447739
ISBN-13: 9780582447738
Publication Date: 2002
This coursebook has 20 units, thematically arranged, and includes lots of skills development and graded exam questions, as
well as supplementary language practice.

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 404 Essential Tests for IELTS

Author: Scovell , D , Pastellas , V & Knobel , M

Publisher: Adams and Austen Press
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 0975183222
ISBN-13: 9780975183229
Publication Date: 2004

This is part of a series that includes 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS, 202 Useful exercises for IELTS and 303 Speaking Room for
IELTS. Each book gives extensive practice and guidance for the exam.

Insight into IELTS

Author: Jakeman , V. & McDowell , C.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 0521011485
ISBN-13: 9780521011488
Publication Date: 2001

This is a book designed to develop students’ language skills while also preparing them for the exam. It includes exam type
activities throughout the book and a complete practice test at the end of the course.

The New Prepare for IELTS

Author: Cameron , Penny

Publisher: Insearch
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 1863658017
ISBN-13: 9781863658010
Publication Date: 2002

This book is designed for both General and Academic students, and includes sample questions, hints and suggestions and
answer keys and tapescripts.

Step Up to IELTS

Author: Jakeman , V. & McDowell , C.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 0521532981
ISBN-13: 9780521532983
Publication Date: 2004
This is a short preparation course for Intermediate and Upper Intermediate students, with skills and language practice. This
book includes a CD, and model compositions for writing tasks.

IELTS Testbuilder

Author: McCarter , S. & Ash , J.

Publisher: Macmillan
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 1405014040
ISBN-13: 9781405014045
This includes 4 complete tests, along with guidance pages and test specific exercises. It also focuses on common problem
areas and includes analysis of model Writing Task answers.

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 IELTS Foundation

Author: Roberts , Gakonga & Preshous

Publisher: Macmillan
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 1405013923
ISBN-13: 9781405013925
Publication Date: 2004

This is a book aimed at students in the 4-5.5 IELTS level, and includes practical tips and help, language focus sections for
developing grammar and vocabulary in addition to exam practice.

IELTS Practice Tests

Author: Harrison , M & Whitehead , R

Publisher: Thomson Heinle
Format: P/Bk
ISBN-10: 1413009751
ISBN-13: 9781413009750
Publication Date: 200

There are 6 practice tests in this book, along with detailed specifications for the exam, practical guidance and model answers
for the writing tasks. In addition there is comprehensive analysis of correct answers and a guide to approaching each task
type.

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