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Top 10 IELTS books

Top 10 IELTS books

I am delighted to share the great news – ‘Ace the IELTS’ and ‘Target Band 7’ made it again to the list of Top 10 IELTS Books, published by Test Study Guides website. This was a very nice surprise, and they even created a special badge for us!

Top 10 IELTS BooksIt’s a big honour to appear on the same Top 10 list with big and well-known publishers such as Cambridge and Barron’s, and I am thankful to all the readers for favouring my books.

I feel humbled by the very kind reviews published on Test Study Guides, it is amazing to receive this kind of recognition. Here is what they said about my books (this is the short version, you can read the full reviews here):

Target Band 7: IELTS Academic – How to Maximize Your Score

Top 10 IELTS Books, Target Band 7“Written by a former IELTS test-taker herself, Simone Braverman’s Target Band 7 is an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand strategic guide to the Academic IELTS. This popular prep book’s overarching goal is to help test-takers reduce the time that it takes to solve typical problems and assist them in avoiding common mistakes.

Providing useful tips for content and for techniques, Braverman tackles each of the four sections of the IELTS with concise and helpful advice. Of particular note are the sample exercises provided in the book as well as the materials dealing with topic construction. In addition, one of the most appealing characteristics of this prep book is the clear language and personable writing style that Braverman uses, thereby ensuring comprehension of the multitude of useful techniques she offers for conquering every section of the test. Finally, as an added bonus, the book also features a detailed study plan.”

Ace the IELTS: IELTS General – How to Maximize Your Score

Top 10 IELTS Books, Ace the IELTS“For those focusing on the IELTS General Module, this book is a must have. Focusing both on substance and strategy, Simone Braverman’s second book comprehensively covers every module of the test and, even more importantly, provides unique techniques and tips for conquering the actual taking of the test as well.

Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this book is designed to efficiently and effectively improve IELTS General Module scores. While the book itself does not provide sample tests, it does provide links to online practice tests where the skills learned from this book can be practiced.

Already used and trusted by countless previous test-takers, this is a simple yet effective book for the IELTS General Module.”

P.S. As you probably know, even though practice tests are not included in the books, we do provide them as a free bonus with e-books ‘Ace the IELTS’ and ‘Target Band 7’ – so all our readers have a chance to get a lot of practice while preparing for their exams.

IELTS test in the USA – July 2014 (General Training)

The IELTS test taker H from the USA shared the details of his recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in the USA

Section 1. About a holiday trip for children.

Section 2. Map of an island – a popular tourist destination.

Section 3. Project discussion between 2 students.

Section 4. A discussion about an experiment “Trust the stranger” and its results. Starting with the chemical released while you trust somebody, an experiment on animals showed same results. Also results and conclusions of other scientists.

Reading test

Passage 1. About a ticket system that is working in a new place.

Passage 2. About fire hazards and their prevention in an organization.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About the treasures of Qatar.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently sent an application to a certain program in a college and you had no reply to it. Write a letter to the principal about the delay.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some believe advertisement is useful and informative. Others think it is false and only helps to raise prices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Did you always want to work in this field?
– What made you choose this field?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite restaurant. Please say

– What and where is it?
– What do you like there?
– Would you visit it again? Why?

Discussion

– Do you think eating outside is good?
– What are some reasons for eating outside?
– What are the consequences of eating outside?