The IELTS Edge is the ultimate guide to help you achieve a high score in the speaking section of the IELTS test. We understand that for non-native English speakers, speaking fluently and confidently on various topics can be challenging. That is why we have created this book to provide you with a wealth of ideas about common questions in the IELTS Speaking Test and related vocabulary, idioms and collocations.
Inside the book you will find:
- Authentic and sample IELTS questions
- High-quality sample answers
- Topic-related vocabulary, expressions, and collocations
- Topic-related passages and conversations to provide ideas
- Notes and tips to increase your IELTS score
- Special page to construct your answer
- Speaking questions from the Cambridge IELTS Series (up to book 19)
One of the most common issues that candidates face during the speaking test is the lack of knowledge related to the topic, which can lead to hesitation, grammatical errors, and conceivably lower scores. "The IELTS Edge" aims to overcome this problem by providing the most frequently asked questions in the IELTS speaking test in 23 comprehensive lessons. The book covers a variety of topics, including Friends and Family, Work, Technology, Transportation, Health, Sport, Diet, Tourism, Fashion, and more.
Each lesson covers one topic or a selection of related topics, followed by "the language" section where related vocabulary, terms and concepts are introduced. We have presented short passages and conversations, sample questions and answers as well as excerpts from relevant magazines and websites to teach related words and idioms in context. Our notes throughout the lessons help you improve the quality of your output and avoid common mistakes.
"The IELTS Edge" is designed to give you the confidence and skills you need to ace the test. This book offers a treasure chest of ideas and a powerful lexical resource you can use to achieve your desired band score in the Speaking section of the IELTS test.