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All the grammar you need for IELTS success! IELTS Grammar for Bands 6.5 and above provides clear explanations and extensive practice of all the grammar you need for IELTS success. Suitable for IELTS Academic and General Training, this book includes a wide range of tasks from the IELTS Reading, Writing and Listening sections, with answers. It also includes an entry test to help you find your strengths and weaknesses to maximise your study time. Grammar is presented through listening material, so your listening skills will develop while you study. The audio can be downloaded using the code on the inside front cover. Previous title Cambridge Grammar for IELTS.
