The Definitive Guide to IELTS General Training: Preparation and Practice

“Language used is easily understandable for learners from all backgrounds as the authors have explained everything, starting from focusing instructions to attempting answers in answer sheets, which no other books generally focus on.”

– Shweta Gupta, Certified IELTS Trainer and Consultant

About the Book

This book is designed to meet the needs of learners preparing to take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test. This book covers all four sections of the test, including Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

Listening: 28 audio clips in various international accents as per the exam pattern

Speaking: 18 videos of mock speaking tests in various scenarios just as in the real exams

Reading: 30 reading passages from various authentic sources as prescribed by IELTS

Writing: Over 30 samples of writing tasks: description of visual information and essays

Cruise through IELTS General Training with Step-by-step guidance on how to improve IELTS listening, reading, writing and speaking skills

Sections on IELTS vocabulary and improving grammar in each unit

Revision and evaluation checklists at the end of each unit

4 detailed chapters on what candidates do to get a band 8 score

4 model General Training tests

Key Features

Important information on the test-taking process as well as analysis of the tests

Includes practice questions and mock test papers

Includes tips and tricks to go beyond Band 8

DVD with videos of model speaking tests and audio support

Content arranged on the basis of sections/tasks in the real IELTS General Training test

Each unit has a section on “Building IELTS Vocabulary”

Explanation of topics are simple and easy to understand

Each unit has a separate section to help improve grammar skills

Unit-end revision and evaluation checklist to help learners access their progress.