"IELTS Foundation" is a motivating and comprehensive course for students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System examination. Aimed at those in the IELTS band of 4-5.5, this topic-based book will train students in the skills required to increase their IELTS score. It provides clear and practical information on the IELTS examination, as well as teaching them the skills required to excel in each of the academic modules. Features of the Student's book: 12 topic-based units; Strategy boxes and Tip boxes offer suggestions on how to tackle the various IELTS tasks; Exam information boxes provide students with detailed advice on what to expect in each section of the exam; Extensive writing practice provides thorough support for Writing Tasks 1 and 2, with model answers for each question; Language focus sections deal with the grammar and vocabulary needed by IELTS students at this level; Pronunciation sections build students' confidence for the Speaking and Listening modules; Study skills sections at the end of each unit give advice on independent study; Regular Dictionary focus boxes encourage students to broaden their vocabulary whilst studying.