Step Up to IELTS: Self-study Student’s Book

Step Up to IELTS: Self-study Student’s Book – Clare McDowell

The IELTS exam is taken by students around the world who need to demonstrate their English skills for study, work or migration. Step Up to IELTS, by Vanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowell and published by Cambridge University Press, is a preparation course designed for students who are working toward the exam and want to build both their language skills and their exam technique.

This Self-study Student’s Book edition includes answers, making it suitable for independent learners as well as classroom use. The course is organized into units based on topics commonly found in the exam, and it covers all four skills tested in IELTS: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Each unit combines language development, such as vocabulary and grammar practice, with focused work on IELTS task types. Students learn what each part of the exam involves and practice strategies for approaching different question types, from completing notes and answering multiple-choice questions to writing reports and essays and participating in the speaking interview. Tips and advice throughout help students avoid common mistakes and improve their performance.

The answer key and explanations allow learners to check their work and monitor their progress. Audio material for the listening sections was supplied separately and may not be included with pre-owned copies.

Well structured and supportive, Step Up to IELTS: Self-study Student’s Book is a helpful resource for intermediate students preparing for IELTS. Students should check for changes to the exam format since this edition was published.