Preparation
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Note: IELTS individual support is available worldwide online. These sessions take place in Central European time.
Preparation Materials and Books
1) Complete IELTS
- Complete IELTS Bands 4–5 Student’s Book with Answers with CD-ROM (ISBN: 9780521179560)
- Complete IELTS Bands 5–6.5 Student’s Book with Answers with CD-ROM (ISBN: 9780521179485)
- Complete IELTS Bands 6.5–7.5 Student’s Book with Answers with CD-ROM (ISBN: 9781107625082)
2) IELTS 17 General Training
We have dedicated practice test materials for IELTS GENERAL such as IELTS 17 General Training (ISBN: 97811089333834).
3) The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
And the very popular resource the Official Guide – this would be a very flexible option to use along with a course as it covers all levels almost and is either class-based, or self-study and fully covers GENERAL and ACADEMIC. It also contains a total of 8 practice tests: The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS (ISBN: 9781107620698).
3) Cambridge OPEN WORLD
- Covers CEQs standard version A2 – C1.
4) Cambridge COMPLETE
- Covers B1 Preliminary and B2 First at both Standard and for Schools.
5) Cambridge COMPACT
- Covers B1 Preliminary for Schools, and B2 First Standard, and B2 First for Schools.
IELTS Webinar series
Come along to our live webinar series where we share everything you need to know about IELTS and introduce you to our most experienced Experts and test takers.
Sample-Tests
You find below some sample-tests free to use.
Test day tips
Here are some quick tips for ensuring you do your best on test day.
Arrive on time and be prepared
- Double-check the time and date of your test and allow plenty of time to travel to the test centre. If you are late, you may not be allowed to take the test.
- Make sure you have the right identification documents with you. If you arrive with the wrong ID, you will not be allowed to take the test.
Try to be calm and relaxed
- Try to remain calm at the test centre.
- If you have any questions – our friendly centre staff are here to help.
- Read the IELTS rules and regulations before the test so you understand them.
Follow the instructions
- Switch off your mobile phone and any other electronic devices. You will be asked to place these with other personal belongings outside the test room.
- The Listening, Reading and Writing tests take 2 hours 40 minutes and there are no breaks between each component of the test.
- Make sure you are prepared and have something to eat and drink beforehand. You will not be allowed to take food into the test room. You will only be allowed to take a drink in a transparent bottle.
- Listen to the supervisor carefully and follow the test day instructions.
- When you get your test papers, read the instructions on the cover page first before writing anything.
- Don’t lose points for careless mistakes because you haven’t read the question properly.
Stay aware of the time
- Watches are not allowed in the test room. Every test room will have a clock on the wall. Stay aware of the time so you can attempt all questions.
- The Listening, Reading and Writing tests have a number of sections. Allow enough time for each section.
- Be aware that some questions have suggested time limits for you to follow.
Do your best
- If you start to feel worried, take some deep breaths to help you calm down.
- Work calmly, focus on the questions, don’t rush your answers and you will do your best.
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