With plenty of options available,I know it can be very hard to choose the best IELTS books for your preparation. Don't worry, I have created a list of the top 5 books that you can consider. I have also mentioned the pros and cons of each book so that you can make your decision accordingly.
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1.The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
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Help you prepare for all the sections of the IELTS exam.
Includes a DVD with listening and speaking tests
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Better for getting to know the exam format and structure rather than learning new things.
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2. Barron’s IELTS Superpack
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Comes with two practice exams and 2 audio CDs
Very comprehensive
Con - Not designed for absolute beginners
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3. Simone Braverman’s Target Band 7
Pros - It’s clear and easy-to-read
Written by someone who has taken the IELTS tests themselves
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Con - Some of the sample tests don’t have answers
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4. IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2 with Key and CD Pack
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Sample answers with annotations and explanations
There are 6 full tests included
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Con - Doesn’t cover anything new as it just focusses on test strategy
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5. Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Student’s Book with Answers
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Good tips which are divided up by section
It goes into a lot of detail
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Cons- Not ideal for complete beginners
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