What is the best study material for preparing for the IELTS (GT), and how can I achieve band 8?

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Karthikeyan Saminathan

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As a welll experienced teacher, I would certainly recomend practice books from the house of Cambridge Publications. And to achieve a Band 8 I would advice any student to just Practice, Practice and Practice.
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You can check out "Recent actual test" on internet. It would help you increase your score.
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Give individual attention to each of the module. Practice as much as you can. Improve your vocabulary. Refer Ieltsliz.com. Watch videos and take mock tests available online.
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Of course, there are numerous books and i will be more than happy to send them to you along with the aido's ( completely free). Just send me your email id. But if you really want to score high in the IELTS ( general) read regularly adveriements, notices, tenders and the likes, in the newspapers and magazines....
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Of course, there are numerous books and i will be more than happy to send them to you along with the aido's ( completely free). Just send me your email id. But if you really want to score high in the IELTS ( general) read regularly adveriements, notices, tenders and the likes, in the newspapers and magazines. Yhis will help you score high in the first two sections ( Questions 1-27). For the last passage 28-40, read articles in the newpapers, particularly in the middle pages. read less
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