Mindset for IELTS is an official Cambridge English course designed to prepare students for the IELTS Academic test. It is structured across four levels targeting bands 5.5, 6.5, and 7.5, with each level containing eight topic-based units. The book combines print and digital materials, including online practice tests and customisable modules for specific learner groups.
Mindset for IELTS is an official Cambridge English course book designed for students preparing to take the IELTS Academic test. The material is organised into four levels, targeting band scores of 5.5, 6.5, and 7.5, and each level contains eight topic-based units that cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The book is intended for classroom use and self-study, with print and digital versions of the Student's Book available.
The course is built around core topics such as relationships, places and buildings, education and employment, food and drink, consumerism, leisure time, fame and the media, and the natural world. Each unit is divided into skill sections, and the book includes an answer key and listening scripts at the end. The authors are experienced IELTS teachers and examiners who have worked with students from China, the UK, Pakistan, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Korea, Italy, Indonesia, Sri Lanka,…
In addition to the core material, the course offers customised online modules for specific language groups, including pronunciation and speaking for Chinese speakers, spelling and writing for Arabic speakers, and academic study skills. These modules are informed by the Cambridge English Learner Corpus and can be used as extension work in class or as extra practice at home. The course also provides access to authentic IELTS practice tests online.
The first unit, on relationships, includes a reading passage about the advantages of living in an extended family. It discusses how grandparents can help with childcare, how children learn from older relatives, and how young adults might benefit from staying with their families. The text also includes vocabulary exercises, short-answer questions, and scanning activities to help students find information quickly.
The book teaches specific test-taking strategies, such as identifying key words in questions and scanning texts for specific information. It also includes language development exercises, such as matching words to their meanings and discussing family structures. The course is designed to give teachers flexibility in tailoring lessons to their students' needs, with options to focus on particular skills or topics.