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1 ****Please forward to a friend**** IELTS BOOKS VS 3 FOCUSING ON IELTS -GENERAL TRAINING PRACTICE TESTS WITH ANSWER KEY 2 ND ED Price: $49.99 Dimensions: 27,6X21cm Number of pages: 148 Focusing on IELTS: GENERAL TRIANING PRACTICE TESTS, second edition, provides useful practice tests for students as they prepare for the IELTS General Training Module exam. This enables students and teachers to access the tests they need quickly and easily. The book is ideal for independent study or class use. The tests are organised into four distinct sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Key features: Practical tips for taking the IELTS tests Four new listening practice tests Four new reading practice tests Four new writing practice tests Three audio CDs containing new recordings for listening and speaking Complete sets of question for six new speaking tests Complete listening transcripts with answers identified Full answer key, including sample answers to writing tests and accompanying notes Three recorded sample speaking interviews, with transcripts and detailed assessments A range of international accents on the audio CDs Student-friendly design and page layout for ease of use FOCUSING ON IELTS - ACADEMIC PRACTICE TESTS WITH ANSWER KEY 2 ND EDITION Price: $49.99 Dimensions: 27.4x20.8cm Number of pages: 154 Focusing on IELTS: Academic Practice Tests, second edition, provides useful Practice Tests for students as they prepare for the IELTS Academic Module Exam. This enables students and teacher to access the tests they need quickly and easily. The book is ideal for independent student or class use. The Tests are organized into four distinct sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Key features: Practical tips for taking the IELTS tests Four new listening practice tests Four new reading practice tests Four new writing practice tests Three audio CDs containing new recordings for listening and speaking Complete sets of question for six new speaking tests Complete listening transcripts with answers identified Full answer key, including sample answers to writing tests and accompanying notes Three recorded sample speaking interviews, with transcripts and detailed assessments A range of international accents on the audio CDs Student-friendly design and page layout for ease of use

2 FOCUSING ON IELTS - READING AND WRITING SKILLS $ Paperback: 237 pages Product Dimensions: 21 x 28 cm Focusing on IELTS: Reading and Writing Skills, second edition, contains practical, in-depth strategies for developing reading and writing skills in preparation for the IELTS examination. Ideal for independent study or class use, it has been designed for students who need to focus on specific test skills. It is suitable for both the Academic and General Training modules. Key features - Clear, up-to-date explanation of what is in the IELTS Reading and Writing tests - Explicit information on Reading question types and Writing tasks - In-depth instruction to build specific test skills and strategies - Ninety exercises to develop these skills and strategies - Practical guidance on how to develop a self-study program - Complete Reading Practise Test for both Academic & General Training, with sample\ans & notes - Full answer key for all exercises and Practise Tests - Student-friendly design and layout. FOCUSING ON IELTS -LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS WITH ANSWER KEY 2 ND EDITION Price: $49.99 Dimensions: 27.5x21cm Number of pages: 200 Focusing on IELTS: Listening and speaking skills, second edition, contains practical, in-depth strategies for developing listening and speaking skills in preparation for the IELTS examination. Ideal for independent study or class use, it has been designed for students who need to focus on specific test skill. Key features Clear, up-to-date explanation of what is in the IELTS Listening and Speaking Tests Explicit information about how IELTS candidates are assessed In-depth instruction to build specific test skills and strategies Eighty-five exercises t extend skills and strategies Expanded sections on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, designed to boost test performance Practical guidance on how develop a self-study program One complete listening practice test Three complete speaking practice tests, with detailed analysis of each candidate s performance Complete sets of questions for the three speaking tests Full transcripts and answer key all exercises Student-friendly design and layout Four audio CDS featuring international accents IELTS TRAINER SIX PRACTICE TESTS W/OUT ANSWERS Price: $39.95 Number of pages: 176 IELTS Trainer is the perfect companion for IELTS exam preparation. As well as six full practice tests, it offers easyto-follow expert guidance and exam tips designed t guarantee exam success. The first two tests are fully guided with step-by-step guidance and advice on how to tackle each paper. Extra practice activities, informed by a bank of real candidates exam papers*, focus on areas where students typically need most help. Six complete practice tests Detailed information on the IELTS exam Step-by step advice on how to approach each paper Additional grammar, vocabulary an d writing practice to help students avoid typical exam mistakes Audio CDs featuring all the listening activities from the practice tests are available separately or with the with answers edition. The with answers edition also contains an answer key with clear explanations, including model answers for the writing paper. IELTS TRAINER AUDIO CDs $49.95 IELTS TRAINER SIX PRACTICE TESTS WITH ANSWERS AND AUDIO CDS $49.95

3 IELTS- THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TASK 1 WRITING WITH ANSWERS AND MODEL ESSAYS Price: $44.95 Dimensions: 25.6x20.4cm Number of pages: 146 The complete Guide to Task 1 Writing has been written for both beginners and more advanced students of IELTS and offers an ideal way to prepare more thoroughly for IELTS test. The student is taken step by step in simple, plain English through all the various stages of writing a 150-word Task 1 essay. The mistakes commonly made when analysing a diagram are highlighted and, more effective, easy to remember tips are provided help ensure a higher grade in the exam. The Complete Guide to Task 1 Writing provides over 70 exercises (including 35 complete tests) to help practice exam skills. Diagrams include: Bar charts Line charts Pie charts Tables Processes Cycles Flow charts Objects Maps Model answers are provided for each practice test and help explain more clearly what the IELTS examiner is looking for when he marks the Task 1 essay. FOCUS ON IELTS FOUNDATION STUDENT BOOK Price: $52.95 Dimensions: 27.5x21.6cm Number of pages: 64 Focus on IELTS Foundation provides a solid grounding in the key language and skills needed for success in the International English Language Testing System examination (IELTS). The course contains essential information and advice about IELTS modules and tasks, and an invaluable end section providing supplementary language and writing practice. Focus on IELTS Foundation is ideal preparation for the Focus on IELTS course but can also be used independently. Emphasis on core grammar and vocabulary development builds confidence and accuracy. Exam link boxes underline the relevance of practice activities to specific exam tasks. DIY Learning strategies help students become more independent learners and progress more rapidly. Vocabulary Builder and Academic Word Study sections build up students repertoire of basic topic and academic vocabulary. Regular Review sections consolidate key language. The Key Language bank provides reference and extra practice material in essential areas of grammar. The Writing practice bank provides guided practice in additional writing topics. A separate Teacher s Book provides detailed teaching notes and a full answer key. FOCUS ON IELTS Foundation CD $41.95 FOCUS ON IELTS FOUNDATION TEACHER S BOOK Price: $36.25 FOCUS ON IELTS Prepare for IELTS and future academic study New Ed Price: $79.95 (Student Book and itest CD-ROM Pack) Dimensions: 27.4x21.4cm No of pages: 263 With its increased focus on academic skills, this updated version of Focus on IELTS not only prepares students for the IELTS examination but also equips them with tools that they need for success once they enter academic life. New Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning training helps students become more analytical and effective learners. New Academic Vocabulary sections systematically build up students knowledge of the Academic Word list. New Academic Style sections focus on key aspects of academic English, and develop students ability to achieve the appropriate formal style. The Key Language Bank provides a reference tool and extra practice activities to help students build their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. An expanded Writing Practice Bank provides model answers and additional writing practice for both Tasks 1 and 2. FOCUS ON IELTS CD Price: $88.95 FOCUS ON IELTS Teacher s Bk Price: $59.40

4 FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR IELTS WITH CDs Price: $70.35 Dimensions: 29.9x20.8cm Number of pages: 175 Focus on Academic Skills for IELTS is the ideal companion to Focus on IELTS Coursebook, providing further thematically-linked practice for each unit. It can be used on its own for self-study or as a short intensive IELTS course. Detailed information about exam Guided practice for all four skills in each of the ten modules Language input for Speaking and Writing Hints ant tips to help with special areas of difficulty Language review at the end of each module, focussing on key academic language. Five self-check Progress tests recycling key language and skills in new contexts Guidance on assessing your writing Ideas for speaking and writing about the topics in reading and listening texts Tips on how to improve your performance in all four skills Detailed Answer Key and audio scripts COLLINS COBUILD KEY WORDS FOR IELTS Price: $19.99 each book Dimensions: 19.7x12.9 Number of pages: 448 Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS is a series of three books created for students preparing for the IELTS exam. By working through them in order, you can feel confident that you have mastered the vocabulary you need to achieve a high IELTS score.. Revise from word lists organized by topic Expand your vocabulary using the A-Z section Understand what words mean through full-sentence definitions Express yourself clearly using thousands of collocations and phrases Familiarize yourself with IELTS style language carefully selected from the Collins corpus Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 1 Starter is an introduction to the first words and phrases you will need for IELTS Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver is builds on the vocabulary in BOOK 1, helping you to reach an IELTS score of 6.5. Collins COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 3 Advanced provides all the higher-level words and phrases required for an IELTS score +70 Choose the right book for you Starting out with IELTS? BOOK 1 $19.99 Improving your IELTS score? BOOK 2 $19.99 Aiming for top score? BOOK 3 $19.99 BARRON'S IELTS WITH AUDIO CDS: INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM $39.95 Paperback: 424 pages Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (February 1, 2010) Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1 inches (back cover ) Four full-length practice tests match the actual IELTS in length, structure, question types, and degree of difficulty The enclosed compact discs present audio for all four tests, plus answers and listening and reading modules with answer keys A review of all IELTS question types: multiple-choice, short answer, sentence completion, flowchart completion, graphs, tables, making notes, summarizing, labeling diagrams and maps, classification, matching, and selecting from a list

5 BARRON'S IELTS PRACTICE EXAMS WITH AUDIO CDS: INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (BOOK/CDS ENCASED) $49.95 Paperback: 456 pages Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; Pap/Com edition (October 1, 2010) Six full-length IELTS practice exams to familiarize you with the test-taking process All questions answered and explained Self-study ideas designed to help you develop your English language skills Audio for all six of the tests?' listening modules on the enclosed audio CDs This book and audio CD package is an effective learning tool when used alone or as a valuable supplement to Barron's IELTS manual Every test question in this book comes with a comprehensive answer explanation ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE IELTS WITH AUDIO CD (BARRON'S ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE IELTS (W/CD)) $29.95 Emphasis on 600 English words that appear frequently on IELTS exams. Exercises that teach you how to figure out the meanings of words by examining the context in which they are used Self-study exercises designed to expand your English vocabulary Tips on analyzing unfamiliar compound words to determine their meanings All exercises are modeled after the question types that appear on the actual IELTS exam Includes audio for all listening comprehension exercises! Audio CD Enclosed Publication Date: April 1, 2011 A command of English vocabulary that applies to many different situations and contexts is essential for ESL students who aim to succeed on the IELTS. This book offers them extensive practice in vocabulary building and correct English usage, with emphasis on 600 English words that relate to specific categories and appear frequently on IELTS exams. These categories include nature and the environment, leisure activities and hobbies, the arts and culture, transportation, health, tourism, business, technology, social issues, and education. Author Lin Lougheed concentrates on teaching 600 English words from these categories. He presents exercises that teach ESL students how to figure out the meanings of countless new words by reading or hearing them in relation to the context in which they are used. All activities are like the actual questions on the IELTS exam and provide extra test practice. Dr. Lougheed suggests helpful strategies for learning and retaining word meanings, for instance, by using a word in four different ways: reading, writing, hearing, and speaking it in a given context. He also offers tips on analyzing unfamiliar compound words to determine their meanings and he includes vocabulary expanding exercises with answers in every chapter. The enclosed audio CD presents exercises in listening comprehension. ACTIVATING 1001 ACADEMIC WORDS FOR IELTS $ Paperback: 142 pages Product Dimensions: 17 x 25 cm This book is an intensive resource and Method for acquiring a practical and effective high-level word vocabulary. It is recommended for all candidates who need a strong score in English language examinations, and is especially suitable for students engaged in undergraduate or postgraduate study. The Method is both simple and enjoyable, and consists of three distinct parts: - PART 1: (on the CD) is your introduction to the 1001 SUPERWORDS AND PHRASES. You learn how to use them in various contexts. There are twenty-five (25) lessons, each with forty (40) words and one demonstration word. Once you have learnt the words of a lesson, you can choose to review them with the optional REVISION and EXTENSION exercises. You can also revise at a later date.

6 PART 2: (on the CD) IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO paraphrase sentences. Having studied the words of a lesson, extend your understanding and written use of these words and compare with the suggested answers. The optional SPELLING EXERCISES provide further practise for all the SUPERWORDS AND PHRASES of the lessons. - PART 3: (in this book) is your opportunity to speak the words you have studied using SSPOKEN WORD PUZZLES with a partner. By answering each puzzle your partner provides using the lesson words and phrases you have studied you will soon own this language. Fine tune your PRONUNCIATION of all the SUPERWORDS AND PHRASES from each lesson with the optional exercises. IELTS TO SUCCESS PREPARATION TIPS AND PRACTISE TESTS $68.95 Paperback: 176 pages Product Dimensions: 21, 5 x 28 cm IELTS to success, 3 rd edition, provides a valuable resource for people preparing for the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The authors fully explain the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections of the IELTS tests, and provide many useful skills and strategies. IELTS to Success, 3 rd edition, includes Listening, Reading and Writing practise test that have been thoroughly edited and trialled in IELTS preparation classes. These practise tests are suitable for the IELTS Academic Module and comply with the standards of the IELTS test, including revisions implemented up to IELTS to Success, 3 rd edition, is aimed at both classroom and individual use. Two audio CDs, featuring skills practise and three full Listening Practise Tests are included with this book. WRITING FOR IELTS $ Paperback: 144 pages Product Dimensions: 19 x 25 cm If your writing skills are preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Writing for IELTS can help. Don t let one skill hold you back. - Develops your skills in describing charts and graphs, expressing opinions and arguing a case in an essay as required for IELTS - Full model answers are provided - Exam tips and test practise in every unit plus a full practise in every unit plus a full practise paper at the back of the book - Build your vocabulary with the topic-based vocabulary work at the start of every unit - Essential IELTS vocabulary presented using Collins COBUILD dictionary explanations - Written by an experienced IELTS tutor. SPEAKING FOR IELTS $ Paperback: 144 pages Product Dimensions: 19 x 25 cm If your speaking skills are preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Speaking for IELTS can help. Don t let one skill hold you back. - Two audio CD s provide interviews and practise exercises like those used in the IELTS Speaking test - Includes pronunciation exercises - Exam tips and tests practise in every unit plus a full practise paper at the back of the book - Build your vocabulary with the topic-based vocabulary work at the start of every unit - Essential IELTS vocabulary presented using Collins COBUILD dictionary explanations - Written by an experienced IELTS tutor. Are you on our e-list? e If not, us on language@iinet.net.au to add you! *Postage & Handling calculated on weight and destination applies if goods are posted.