IELTS Resources

PIBT has resources available for IELTS candidates. All resources may be purchased from
PIBT reception.

If you would like the books posted to you, please download the credit card payment form complete and post (or post together with an Australia Post Money Order made payable to PIBT). Payment made by credit card incurs a 1.5% surcharge fee.

Official IELTS Practice Materials and official IELTS Practice Materials 2

The Official IELTS Practice Materials are recommended for anyone who wants to improve their IELTS band score or test if their English is at the required level to take IELTS. Written by IELTS' materials writers with many years of experience preparing the tests, the Official IELTS Practice Materials use materials approved by the IELTS partners: the British Council, Cambridge ESOL and IDP: IELTS Australia.
There are two volumes of Official IELTS Practice Materials: Volume 1 (Updated in March 2009) and Volume 2 (July 2010).
Each Volume contains completely different practice materials. They will help candidates familiarise themselves with each of the tests. Candidates can learn about how each of the tests is assessed and pick up some valuable tips.

The book contains:

  • practice tests for Listening, Speaking, Academic Reading and Writing, General Training Reading and Writing
  • Listening, Reading and Writing answer sheets
  • Listening and Reading practice test answer keys and Listening tape scripts
  • sample candidate Writing responses and examiner comments
  • sample candidate Speaking tests and examiner comments.

The CD (Volume 1) or DVD (Volume 2) contains:

  • Listening test for you to practise
  • three examples of students taking the Speaking test.

The main difference between the DVD and CD, is that there is film footage of the students taking the Speaking test on the DVD.

Official IELTS Practice Materials with CD and sample answers (updated March 2009) - $30
Official IELTS Practice Materials 2 with DVD and sample answers (new edition July 2010) - $40

 

TOP TIPS FOR IELTS! ($40 each)

2 titles (both with interactive CD-ROM):
Top Tips for IELTS Academic
Top Tips for IELTS General Training

Written by IELTS material writers with many years’ experience, these candidate revision guides are recommended for the IELTS test. Top Tips provide candidates with essential advice/'tips' for each part of the test and include:

  • clear examples and explanations;
  • general tips for each component to help with revision;
  • sections on how to revise, and what to do on the day of the test;
  • a CD-ROM which includes a full IELTS practice test, sample answers for the Writing and a video of a Speaking test.

 

Online IELTS BroadLEARN™ - from $65 for 1 month with unlimited use

Link to Online IELTS BroadLEARN™ The EASIEST Way to IELTS success! Simple, Effective and Proven! Online IELTS BroadLEARN™ is a world leading IELTS Test Preparation Course used successfully by students from over 50 countries!

  • 100% online interactive content
  • 15 complete practice tests
  • Proven system delivers results
  • Regular email updates
  • Authentic test environment
  • Mirror Camera and Audio Recorder
  • 3D Pronunciation Tool
  • Interactive exercises

NOTE: you will need to have access to a webcam and a headset or microphone to utilise the 3D speech tools within the online course.
3 types of licenses can be purchased and may be accessed 24/7 for the duration of the license. Licenses can be purchased directly though Online IELTS BroadLEARN™ or at PIBT reception:

  • 1 month = $65
  • 2 months = $125
  • 3 months = $177