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This guide showcases how you can score higher in IELTS exam wheather you are taking the Academic or General Training Module. There are plenty of resources available & we collected authentic & tested resources that helped test takers get their targeted band score.

The 80/20 shortlist

1. Cambridge IELTS Series-Books
2. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
3. Collins “Get Ready For IELTS”/ “Skills For IELTS”
4. Target Band 7 by Simone Braverman
5. IDP IELTS-Free Preperation Hub
6. Magoosh IELTS
7. IELTS Liz

Best IELTS Books in 2025

1. Cambridge IELTS Series
2. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS (Academic & GT)
3. Collins Get Ready For IELTS

Best Online Resources in 2025

1. British Council – Road to IELTS & IELTS Prep App
2. IDP IELTS Preperation
3. Cambridge Englsih

Apps For smart micro study

1. Anki/Quizlet
2. BBC Learning English
3. Grammarly

Skill by skill : What Works Now

Listening: Practice personal trap list e.g., spelling of names, dates, plurals, distractor.

Reading: Build topic background of reading passages to improve relevence.

Writing: Track personal grammer risks.

Speaking: Fluency beats perfection, focus on linkers & fillers.

How To Use The resources

Here are few suggestions to practice in a sequence

1. Cambridge Test – Primary
2. Collins/Magoosh/IELTS Liz – Do excercise, write, identify & memorize strength & weakness.
3. Anki/Quizlet- Keep you engagged.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Which is the single best IELTS Book in 2025?
   • If to choose one go for The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
2. Academic or General Training – do the books differ?
   • Reading & Writting differ.
3. How many Cambridge tests should I finish before exam day?
   • Aim for 6-10 full tests.

To conclude, you don’t have to be perfect on the exam, you should clearly communicate & response naturally on each section to score higher in IELTS.