IELTS Test Preparation Booklists

If you intend to register for an IELTS exam, the following books may help you in
your preparation.

Title Description Publisher Referenc Available at

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Consists of listening, reading, speaking Cambridge Book: Foreign
Insight into IELTS and writing: it follows the IELTS’ test University ¥49.90 language
format, and is subdivided into units. Gives Press Tape: ¥14 bookshops in
comprehensive breakdowns and intro to major cities.
test content, questions, tasks, and tips
with a full set of sample tests. Can be
used for class study or self-study.
Helpful to have a full picture of how IELTS Cambridge Book: Foreign
Insight into IELTS tests listening, speaking, reading and University ¥21.90 language
(Extra) writing. Has chapters specially for reading Press Tape: ¥7 bookshops in
and writing of the General Training major cities.
module. Gives detailed intro to the new
speaking interview format.
Each has four sets of IELTS used test Cambridge 1: ¥19.90 Foreign
Cambridge Practice papers of Academic module and reading University Tape: ¥14 language
Tests for IELTS 1 and writing of General Training module. Press bookshops in
Gives practical exercises to allow you to 2: ¥19.90 major cities.
Cambridge IELTS 2 become familiar with the test format and Tape: ¥14
the skills tested.
Cambridge IELTS 3 3: ¥21.90
Tape: ¥14
Step Up to IELTS A recent textbook for IELTS test skills and Cambridge Student Foreign
new language points. Provides self-study University book: ¥ 98; language
handbook of vocabulary, grammar and Press Self-study bookshops in
writing exercises. handbook: major cities.
¥63;
Tape/CD:
¥99
Instant IELTS Consists of practical IELTS exercises. Cambridge Book: Foreign
Teachers can make interactive use of the University ¥324; language
topic discussion and role- play section. Press Tape /CD: bookshops in
¥ 59 major cities.

In addition, you can choose from other publishers’ titles as listed below. Please
obtain info about purchasing from bookshops specialising in foreign language
studies or from the publishers.
IELTS Preparation and Practice Listening and Speaking, 2nd Edition 2002 (IALF Education for
Development, Oxford University Press, Melbourne)
IELTS Preparation and Practice Listening and Speaking Cassettes, 2nd Edition 2002 (IALF
Education for Development, Oxford University Press, Melbourne)

The China IELTS Network is a partnership between the British Council and IDP Education Australia.
IELTS Preparation and Practice Reading and Writing – Academic Module (IALF Education for
Development, Oxford University Press, Melbourne)
IELTS Preparation and Practice Reading and Writing – General Training Module (IALF Education
for Development, Oxford University Press, Melbourne)
• On Course for IELTS (Oxford University Press)

Focus on IELTS (Longman)

IELTS Practice Tests Plus (Longman)
• IELTS Practice Tests Plus Self Study edition (Longman)

A Book for IELTS (IntelliGene, Woodlands, Ford, Midlothian, UK)

IELTS Reading Tests (IntelliGene, Woodlands, Ford, Midlothian, UK)

IELTS Practice Tests 1 (Express Publishing)

IELTS Practice Tests 2 (Express Publishing)

• Preparing for the IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1 (Academic English Press)

Focusing on IELTS: Listening and Speaking Skills (National Centre for English Language Teaching
and Research, Macquarie University, Sydney – Australia)
Focusing on IELTS: Reading and Writing Skills (National Centre for English Language Teaching and
Research, Macquarie University, Sydney – Australia)
IELTS Practice Tests – updated edition (National Centre for English Language Teaching and
Research, Macquarie University, Sydney)
IELTS Strategies for Study – updated edition (National Centre for English Language Teaching and
Research, Macquarie University, Sydney)

IELTS Test Builder (Macmillan)

IELTS on Track – Test Practice Academic (Language Australia & Centre for English Language –
University of South Australia)

IELTS Speaking Preparation and Practice (Catt Publishing – Christchurch NZ)

IELTS to Success (Hawthorn Institute of Education, Jacaranda Wiley Ltd)

The New Prepare for IELTS Academic Modules (Insearch UTS and International Programs, University
of Technology, Sydney 2001)
The New Prepare for IELTS General Training Modules (Insearch UTS and International Programs,
University of Technology, Sydney)

The New Prepare for IELTS: The IELTS Preparation Course (Insearch Language Centre University of
Technology, Sydney)
Prepare for IELTS – The IELTS Preparation Course (Insearch Language Centre University of
Technology, Sydney)

• Passport to IELTS (Hemel Hempstead, UK)

• Practice Tests for IELTS – Revised format (Indonesia Australia Language Foundation and
Hawthorn Institute of Education)

• Preparation for IELTS by Distance Learning (International Centre for English Language Studies,
Oxford Brookes University)

• The IELTS Tutor (Cross – Link Productions)

The China IELTS Network is a partnership between the British Council and IDP Education Australia.