IELTS for Academic Purposes is a concise, user-friendly course designed to be used intensively in the weeks and months prior to the exam. The Student’s Book consists of 8 topic-based units, focusing on the development of key exam skills tested in the IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking modules. The book is for students aiming for a minimum bandscore of 6.5. Key features include systematic development of key exam skills and techniques, ideal for both classroom-based instruction and self-study, and a placement test to help students identify strengths and weaknesses.