Gives thorough preparation for both the General Training and Academic Modules. Examples from the Cambridge Learner Corpus target areas most likely to cause problems for IELTS candidates. Informed by the Cambridge Corpus of Academic English, it provides guidance in how to use appropriate academic style. 10 "Test Folders" cover each exam task in depth and provide practical advice. 10 "Writing Folders" develop writing skills and give thorough practice in exam tasks. Regular revision units consolidate language learned. A "Grammar Folder" appendix provides further explanations and examples. The accompanying self-study CD-ROM includes further grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation practice, as well as additional practice of all four skills. A self-study folder provides answers to all the exercises and includes detailed explanations, highlighted tapescripts and useful cultural background information.