IELTS (International English Language Testing System ) is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd. IELTS is a requirement for non-native English speaking people who wish to study or migrate to many English speaking countries including United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Below are five good IELTS books for IELTS preparation.
1. Cambridge IELTS 8 Student's Book with Answers: Official Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (IELTS Practice Tests), Cambridge University Press (May 16, 2011), 176 pages
Cambridge IELTS 8 contains four authentic IELTS papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing excellent exam practice. The Student's Book with answers provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. This book contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates.
http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-IELTS-Students-Book-Answers/dp/0521173787
2. Cambridge IELTS 7 Self-study Pack (Student's Book with Answers and Audio CDs (2)): Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (IELTS Practice Tests), Cambridge University Press, Pap/Com edition (July 6, 2009)
This Self-study Pack provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material from 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. An introduction to these different modules along with a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. The CD set contains the audio recordings for four Listening Tests.
http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-IELTS-Self-study-Students-Answers/dp/0521739195
3. Target Band 7: IELTS Academic Module - How to Maximize Your Score (second edition) , Simone Braverman, 2nd Revised edition edition (July 3, 2012), 80 pages
This excellent self-study book for intense IELTS preparation in a few weeks is designed to help students achieve their best personal score. All the tips, techniques, strategies and advice are focused on maximizing students’ score by increasing their task-solving speed and efficiency, and preventing typical mistakes. 'Target Band 7' is loved by teachers as well as students.
http://www.amazon.com/Target-Band-Academic-Module-Maximize/dp/0987300911
4. Barron's IELTS Superpack, Barron's Educational Series, Pap/Com edition (February 1, 2012), 1215 pages
This comprehensive package provides test takers with an overview of the IELTS, a total of 10 full-length practice tests with answers, and intensive help with specialized areas of English language vocabulary that they will encounter on the exam.
http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-IELTS-Superpack-Dr-Lougheed/dp/1438069472
5. Ace the IELTS: IELTS General Module - How to Maximize Your Score (second edition), Simone Braverman, 2nd Revised edition edition (May 16, 2012), 68 pages
This excellent self-study book for intensive IELTS preparation in a few weeks is designed to help students achieve their best personal score. All the tips, techniques, strategies and advice are focused on maximizing students’ score by increasing their task-solving speed and efficiency, and preventing typical mistakes. 'Ace the IELTS' is loved by teachers as well as students.
http://www.amazon.com/Ace-IELTS-General-Module-Maximize/dp/0987300997