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These books are aimed at preparing the students for internationally recognised examinations. Some focus on a specific aspect of the exam such as grammar or listening skills, while others cover all parts of the exam. IELTS Practice Test books are available from the SAC Assistant in exchange for your UCL ID card.

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This book has been specifically designed to assist candidates to prepare for and better understand the Academic Module version of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination. 1 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS - Academic Module Adams, G. & Peck, T. 2000 Like
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All of the 202 exercises in this book involve the various skills required to take the IELTS test, and most of the questions in these exercises are like the ones in the actual test. 2 202 Useful Exercises for IELTS Adams, G. & Peck, T. 2001 Like
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"Achieve IELTS Intermediate -Upper Intermediate" takes students from IELTS 4.5 to 6 in the Academic Module. As well as practice in the core skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening it contains model and student writing answers with examiner's comments, clear advice for the test, and revision of key grammatical structures 3 Achieve IELTS - Student's Book - Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate Louis Harrison & Caroline Cushen Marshall Cavendish Ltd B2, C1 2005 Like
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"Achieve IELTS Intermediate -Upper Intermediate Teacher's Book" provides answers to the exercises in the student's book. 4 Achieve IELTS - Teacher's Book - Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate Harrison, L.; Cushen, C. & Hutchison, S. 2005 Like
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"Achieve IELTS Intermediate -Upper Intermediate" workbook provides further self-study practice linked to the student's book. It contains an answer key for all exercises and an audio CD for the listening tasks 5 Achieve IELTS - Workbook - Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate Cushen, C.; Hutchison, S. & Harrison, L. 2005 Like
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"Achieve IELTS" is designed for students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System Test. It takes the students from band 5.5 to 7.5 and was developed and tested at UK and international universities and language schools by experienced IELTS teachers and examiners 6 Achieve IELTS 2 - Student's Book - Upper Intermediate - Advanced Harrison, L.; Cushen, C. & Hutchison, S. 2006 Like
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"Achieve IELTS Upper Intermediate to Advanced" is designed for students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System test. It takes students from band 5.5 to 7.5 and was developed and tested at UK and international universities and language schools by experienced IELTS teachers and examiners 7 Achieve IELTS 2 - Teacher's Book - Upper-Intermediate - Advanced Harrison, L.; Cushen, C. & Hutchison, S. 2006 Like
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"Achieve IELTS" is designed for students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System Test. It takes the students from band 5.5 to 7.5 and was developed and tested at UK and international universities and language schools by experienced IELTS teachers and examiners 8 Achieve IELTS 2 - Workbook - Upper-Intermediate - Advanced Caroline Cushen, Susan Hutchison & Louis Harrison Marshall Cavendish Ltd C1, C2 Like
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This useful Practice Test Book, containing four complete practice IELTS tests, can be used as a self-study resource or can be used as part of an IELTS course. 9 Achieve IELTS Practice Test Book Bazin, A. & Boyd, E. 2008 Like
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The Bec testbuilders are designed to improve exam performance and increase language competence for success in the Cambridge business English certificate (bec) exam. 10 BEC Vantage Testbuilder Jake Allsop & Tricia Aspinall Macmillan B2 2004 Like
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Designed to improve students' exam performance and increase their language competence at advanced level, this text contains four complete CAE practice tests. 11 CAE Testbuilder Amanda French Macmillan C1 2003 Like
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Do you want to be confident that you have covered all the grammar you will need for the IELTS test? Would you like to improve your listening skills at the same time? Cambridge Grammar for IELTS provides comprehensive coverage of the grammar needed for the test and gives you the chance to hear grammar being used in different situations, as well as offering plenty of test practice. 12 Cambridge Grammar for IELTS with Answers Hopkins, D. & Cullen, P. 2007
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Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS I contains four complete practice tests for the Academic module of the International English Language Testing System examination, plus extra Reading and Writing papers for the General Training module. Written by experienced IELTS examiners, one based in Britain and one based in Australia. The Student's Book contains an introduction to the different modules of the exam together with an explanation of the different IELTS question types and how to approach them. The inclusion of annotated keys and tapescripts for each test makes the book ideal for the purposes of self-study students. The cassettes contain listening material carefully chosen to reflect the reality of the exam in terms of timing, format and the types of speaker and accent used. 13 Cambridge IELTS 1 - Self-Study Edition Vanessa Jakeman & Clare McDowell Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 1996
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This collection of practice material for the International English Language Testing system (IELTS) has been specially prepared for publication by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. It provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material. Cambridge IELTS 2 contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The cassettes contain material for the listening paper in the same timed format as the exam. 14 Cambridge IELTS 2 - Examination Papers with Answers Edition Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2000
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Cambridge IELTS 3 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material. This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, including practice in the updated Speaking test (June 2001 syllabus), plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. The book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The CDs contain material for the listening paper in the same timed format as the exam. 15 Cambridge IELTS 3 - Examination Papers with Answers Edition Cambridge ESOL 2002
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Cambridge IELTS 4 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material from Cambridge ESOL. This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. 16 Cambridge IELTS 4 - Examination Papers with Answers Cambridge ESOL 2005
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Cambridge IELTS 5 contains 4 authentic IELTS papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing the most authentic exam practice available. This is the fifth collection of IELTS practice tests from Cambridge ESOL. The Student's Book with answers contains four full tests, including both Academic and General modules, as well as an answer key with explanations, model compositions and tapescripts. The pack also contains two audio CDs, which provide all the recorded material required for students to practise the tasks in the Listening papers. 17 Cambridge IELTS 5 - Examination Papers with Answers Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2006
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Provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. Each collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for self-study. 18 Cambridge IELTS 6 - Examination Papers with Answers Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2007
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Cambridge IELTS 7 contains four authentic IELTS papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing excellent exam practice. This Self-study Pack provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. 19 Cambridge IELTS 7 Self-study Pack Cambridge ESOL Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2009
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This Self-study Pack provides students with everything they need in order to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. The Student's Book with answers contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. 20 Cambridge IELTS 8 Self-study Pack : Official Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Cambridge ESOL Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2011
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Cambridge IELTS 9 contains four authentic IELTS past papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing excellent exam practice. The Student's Book with answers allows students to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic tests. It contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The Audio CDs contain the listening tests material 21 Cambridge IELTS 9 Self-study Pack (Student's Book with Answers and Audio CDs Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge ESOL Cambridge ESOL Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2013
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22 Candidate for CAE Student's Book Joseph, F. & Travis, P. 1996 Like
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This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam - and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. * Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. * Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. * Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. * Includes exam-style exercises. 23 Common Mistakes at IELTS Advanced Julie Moore Cambridge University Press B2, C1 2007 Like
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This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam - and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. * Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. * Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. * Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. * Includes exam-style exercises. 24 Common Mistakes at IELTS Intermediate Pauline Cullen Cambridge University Press B1, B2 2010 Like
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Builds students' confidence by explaining what they have to do, showing them how to do it and providing plenty of practice Makes exam preparation fun – with thought-provoking texts and motivating practice activities 25 First Certificate Gold - Coursebook Richard Acklam Longman B2 2000 Like
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26 First Certificate Gold (New) CB Sally Burgess Richard Acklam Longman B1, B2 2000 Like
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Four complete practice tests designed to improve students' exam performance and increase their English-language competence at the revised Cambridge First Certificate level. 27 First Certificate Testbuilder Tony D. Triggs Macmillan B2 1996 Like
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Provides graded, in-depth practice of the four skills, with special emphasis on reading and writing.Reinforces and extends the academic vocabulary needed for IELTS 28 Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS Terry, M. & Wilson, J. 2004 Like
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Exam Briefings and Task Approach boxes tell students what they need to know about each task type and how to tackle it *Extra grammar, vocabulary and writing practice in the end section can be used for class work or self-study *Key Language Bank provides essential reinforcement of problematic language areas *Writing Practice Bank gives guided answers and additional writing topics 29 Focus on IELTS O'Connell, S. 2002 Like
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Exam Briefings and Task Approach boxes tell students what they need to know about each task type and how to tackle it *Extra grammar, vocabulary and writing practice in the end section can be used for class work or self-study *Key Language Bank provides essential reinforcement of problematic language areas *Writing Practice Bank gives guided answers and additional writing topics 30 Focus on IELTS - Teacher's Book O'Connell, S. 2004 Like
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Contains practical strategies for developing your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS examination and for immigration purposes. They have been designed for candidates who need to focus on specific skills. 31 Focusing on IELTS - Listening and Speaking Skills Kerry O'Sullivan & Steven Thurlow Macquarie University B2, C1, C2 2002 Like
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This book is a useful guide for students preparing for the IELTS exam and study at a university in an English-speaking country. It includes tasks aimed at developing skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as a set of diagnostic tests in grammar, spelling and sentence construction 32 IELTS - Strategies for Study Garbutt, M. & O'Sullivan, K. 2001 Like
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A preparation course for candidates studying for the International English Language Testing System examination (IELTS). 33 IELTS Express - Intermediate - Coursebook Hallows, R. 2006 Like
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A preparation course for candidates studying for the International English Language Testing System examination (IELTS). 34 IELTS Express - Upper-Intermediate - Coursebook Hallows, R. 2006 Like
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IELTS Graduation is a comprehensive course for students preparing to take the IELTS academic test. Aimed at the IELTS band 5.5-7.5, this topic based book contains a wise range of activities to train students in all the required skills to help improve their IELTS score. 35 IELTS Graduation - Students' Book Mark Allen, Debra Powell & Dickie Dolby Macmillan B2, C1, C2 2007 Like
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36 IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2 with Key Judith Wilson Ms Morgan Terry Longman 2005 Like
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37 IELTS Testbuilder 2 McCarter, S. 2008 Like
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38 Improve Your IELTS Listening and Speaking Cusack, B. 2007 Like
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39 Improve Your IELTS Reading McCarter, S. & Whitby, N. 2007 Like
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"Improve your IELTS Skills" is aimed at students between bands 4.5 and 7.5. The series has three preparation courses, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, and Listening and Speaking. 40 Improve your IELTS Writing Skills Sam McCarter & Norman Whitby Macmillan B2, C1, C2 2007 Like
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Thorough, systematic training for the FCE exam together with solid language work. 41 New First Certificate Masterclass - Students' Book Haines, S. & Stewart, B. Oxford University Press 1996
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Objective IELTS Advanced' is a new course offering students complete preparation for the Cambridge IELTS test. Designed for students aiming for a band score of 6.5 or 7, it combines thorough language development with systematic test preparation and practice. Its 20 short units cover a wide range of motivating topis and give a sense of progress. 42 Objective IELTS Advanced - Workbook with Answers Michael Black & Annette Capel Cambridge University Press C1, C2 2006 Like
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This book provides essential practice in the four papers of the IELTS exam. A key and feedback section is also included, which helps learners build up their own awareness and critical skills, by giving them practice in analysing their mistakes 43 Passport to IELTS Diana Hopkins & Mark Nettle Pearson Education Ltd B2, C1 2003 Like
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The workbook provides extra practice on each part of the exam. 44 Ready for CAE - Coursebook Roy Norris Macmillan C1 2008 Like
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45 Ready for FCE - Coursebook Roy Norris Macmillan B2 2008 Like
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46 Spotlight on FCE - Exam Booster with Key Alastair Lane Heinle C1 2009 Like
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This title offers short coursebooks, highly focused on exam skills and techniques, paper by paper, and task by task. 47 Spotlight on FCE - Students' Book Jon Naunton & John Hughes Heinle C1 2009 Like
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The 'Step up to IELTS' coursebook covers essential exam skills and language for both Academic and General Training modules of the IELTS. Students are given invaluable advice on how to maximise their band scores in the exam. This edition 'with answers' contains a full answer key and information on the exam, making it ideal material for students preparing independently as self-study. Note: This book and cassettes can be borrowed from Reception 48 Step Up to IELTS - Personal Study Book with Answers Vanessa Jakeman & Clare McDowell Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2004 Like
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This course covers essential exam skills and language for IELTS in approximately sixty hours' teaching time, and familiarises students quickly with the exam. The course covers both the Academic and General Training modules It provides students with invaluable advice on how to maximise their band score in the exam. Shorter, achievable exam-type tasks build students' exam skills, before students try the more challenging tasks at authentic test level. The test practice sections at the end of each unit together constitute a whole sample IELTS test. The 'With answers' edition contains a full answer key and information on the exam, making it ideal for students preparing independently. For students with more time, the pocket-sized Personal Study Book provides extra vocabulary, grammar and writing practice. The Self-study Pack contains the Self-study Student's Book and Audio CDs (2). 49 Step Up to IELTS - Self-Study Student's Book Vanessa Jakeman & Clare McDowell Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2004
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50 The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test Bruce Rogers Thomson ELT B1, B2, C1 2007 Like
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51 The Heinemann ELT TOEFL Preparation Course Kathleen Mahnke & Carolyn B Duffy Macmillan A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1996 Like
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Tips for IELTS is packed with all the information you need for the IELTS exam. It contains a test-by-test analysis of how to tackle specific types of questions, avoid common mistakes, and use appropriate language to maximise your score 52 Tips for IELTS McCarter, S. 2006 Like
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Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS covers the vocabulary needed by students taking the IELTS test. It provides students with practice of test tasks from each paper. 53 Vocabulary for IELTS with Answers Pauline Cullen Cambridge University Press B2 2008
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