Strategies for study (updated edition)

Michael Garbutt and Kerry O’Sullivan

The Strategies for study kit provides a step-by-step instructional program covering the four language skills assessed by IELTS: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The book and tape include practical exercises, a range of learning exercises, an answer key and transcripts of listening materials.

Now fully revised to accomodate the recent changes to the IELTS speaking test

IELTS practice tests (updated edition)

Michael Garbutt and Kerry O'Sullivan

A separate book of practice tests with answer key and transcripts of material provided on the audio cassette is also available. Both books are up-to-date with the current version of the test.

IELTS strategies for study is thoroughly researched, lucidly written and attractively produced. It is impressively comprehensive, particularly in the area of skills development, where it sets a new standard for IELTS preparation materials.
EFL Gazette

• clear explanations of what is in the IELTS test, how it is assessed, and what skills you need to develop in order to do this test successfully
• detailed step-by-step advice on how you should approach the IELTS test
• over 60 extensive practical exercises to help you develop your skills, together with a full answer key
• complete sample answers for IELTS-type writing tasks
• an opportunity to test yourself on complete IELTS practice tests for both General Training and Academic candidates
• practical guidance on how to develop your own self-study program to prepare for the IELTS test.

Focusing on IELTS: Reading and writing skills complements IELTS: Strategies for study - updated edition, which has become a standard overview textbook for IELTS preparation.

Focusing on IELTS: Listening and speaking skills

Kerry O'Sullivan and Steven Thurlow

Focusing on IELTS: Listening and speaking skills is the companion volume to Focusing on IELTS: Reading and writing skills.

This new IELTS handbook contains in-depth practical strategies for developing listening and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS examination. It has been designed for IELTS General Training and Academic candidates who need to focus on specific test skills.

The new format of the IELTS Speaking Test is highlighted and includes the most comprehensive examination of the new format to date and the most thorough development of the specific skills required. It can be used for independent study or as a course book.

Focusing on IELTS: Listening and speaking skills gives you:

• clear explanations of what is in the IELTS test, how it is assessed, and what skills you need to develop in order to succeed
• detailed step-by-step advice on how you should approach the IELTS test
• over 70 exercises to help you develop your skills, together with an answer key
• an opportunity to test yourself on an IELTS-type Listening Test (with answer key)
• a recorded IELTS-type Speaking Test with a detailed analysis of the performance of two test candidates
• practical guidance on how to develop your own self-study program to prepare for the IELTS test
• accompanying audio materials to help you develop the skills you need for the IELTS Listening and Speaking Tests.