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Official Cambridge IELTS preparation materials

Cambridge English, together with Cambridge University Press, brings you Official Cambridge IELTS preparation materials. Produced by the team behind the test, our materials are informed by exclusive research into real candidates’ test performance, which means we can help you avoid common mistakes. You can trust our materials to get you ready for test-day success.


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Choose from our range of books and online materials to help maximise your IELTS performance.

IELTS preparation online materials

NEW! ONLINE PREPARATION WITH KAPLAN

We've teamed up with Kaplan Test Prep to bring you two new IELTS Online Preparation Courses. The courses combine our practice tests and study materials with Kaplan's expert teaching and proven score-raising techniques.

The two options are:

IELTS Live Online Preparation Course IELTS Online Preparation Course
Live teacher-led sessions Live teacher-led sessions
Follow course at your own pace Follow course at your own pace
180+ interactive video lessons 180+ interactive video lessons
4 full-length practice tests 4 full-length practice tests
Personalised score reports Personalised score reports
Homework assignments Homework assignments
Teacher email support Teacher email support
6 months' access 6 months' access

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TESTBANK-i (ONLINE PRACTICE TEST)

Try our official online practice test for IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training – it’s perfect practice for Computer-Delivered IELTS. Through Testbank-i you can:

  • practise all four parts of the test
  • get useful tips, feedback and sample answers
  • use ‘Test Mode’ – take each paper against the clock just like the real test
  • use ‘Practice Mode’ – try multiple times with tips, feedback and answers
  • watch a video of a real-life Speaking test, then record yourself speaking with a pre-recorded examiner
  • get instant results.

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STUDY GUIDE (INCLUDES APP)

This all-in-one IELTS study guide focuses on the language and skills you need to perform with confidence in both the Academic and General Training modules. Organised by skill, you can study from start to finish or focus on areas that you need most help with.

Videos and listening material are included on a DVD-ROM or can be downloaded from the Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS App, available on iOS and Android.

We also offer a Listening skills guide which can be purchased through the mobile app, via the app homepage, please click the “Digital Skills Guide” button. If you have purchased the full study guide you do not need this as the content is included within the full Study Guide.

What other candidates say:
“This is such a lovely book and I absolutely recommend it for IELTS exam preparation. It is well detailed and covers every aspect of the exam that you need to know. It also has lots of practice questions designed to simulate actual test condition. It is a must-get for anyone looking to have a high band score in the IELTS exam.” - Amazon Review

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PRACTICE TESTS (ALL LEVELS)

EXACTLY like the real test

IELTS 14 with answers contains four IELTS practice tests with audio scripts and answer keys to test your own learning and development of the four skills that are part of the IELTS test.

It gives you an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with IELTS and practise exam techniques using real-to-life test material written by the test makers (Cambridge English).

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Academic | General Training

Previous issues (IELTS 10-13) are also available to buy – these can act as extra practice to support you in achieving your target band score. Find out more


Build your confidence

IELTS Trainer will build your confidence in each exam paper if you follow the step-by-step guidance, tips and strategies in the training and exam practice exercises in the first two tests. You are then able to develop exam techniques with the final four tests, applying the lessons, techniques and hints you’ve learned.

This book contains six full practice tests with answers and detailed explanations to train you to achieve your IELTS goal.

Academic | General Training


Practise your skills

Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1&2 contain authentic practice tests covering all four skills of the IELTS test for both Academic and General Training. Primarily used by teachers but recommended for students looking to practise in exam conditions.

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Volume 1 | Volume 2

IELTS LIFE SKILLS FOR UK VISA

This is a test for people who need to prove their English speaking and listening skills at CEFR Level A1 or B1 for UK visa requirements.

IELTS Life Skills Official Test Practice for A1 or B1 includes:

  • an introduction to the test and what to expect
  • practice exercises for each part of the test
  • test tips and advice on how to tackle each part of the test
  • model Speaking answers
  • FOUR official IELTS Life Skills practice tests with answers.

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A1 | B1

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Cambridge Grammar for IELTS provides clear explanations and extensive practice of the grammar you need for the IELTS test. Grammar is presented through listening material, so your listening skills will also develop while you study.

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Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS covers all the vocabulary needed if you are aiming for Band 6.0 and provides practice of test tasks from each paper.

Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced is for students aiming for Band 6.5 and above.

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Intermediate | Advanced

COMMON MISTAKES AND TOP TIPS

Common Mistakes focuses on mistakes students make in the IELTS test and shows you how to avoid them. This is available at intermediate (5.0-6.0) or advanced (6.0-7.0), depending on your target band score.

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Intermediate | Advanced


Top Tips for IELTS is a pocket-sized revision guide which includes essential advice for each part of the test plus an interactive practice test on CD-ROM. This is available for both the Academic or General Training test.

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Academic | General Training

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