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IELTS Study Companion — Academic & General Training

Prepare with a clear study plan, understand the methods behind each task and practise all four IELTS skills. This 154-page digital Study Companion from BGB-360 Academy combines accessible explanations, worked examples, original practice and fillable study records for Academic and General Training preparation.

The book contains 36 lessons across both pathways, with 33 lessons used in each pathway. Follow the shared Listening, Writing Task 2 and Speaking lessons, then choose the Reading practice and Writing Task 1 material relevant to your test.

What You Will Study

Start and Plan

Choose your Academic or General Training pathway, establish a starting point and organise a practical study routine. Use the planning and progress records to identify priorities and track your work.

Language Foundations

Strengthen the vocabulary, grammar and sentence skills that support performance across Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Listening Skills

Practise following spoken information, recognising key details and responding accurately. Use the original companion recordings in the free course alongside the book’s questions, transcripts and explained answers.

Reading Skills

Develop a systematic approach to locating information, understanding meaning and handling different question formats. Apply these methods in separate original Academic and General Training Reading practice tests.

Academic Writing Task 1

Learn to select key information, organise comparisons and present a clear written response. Worked examples and dedicated writing spaces help you move from planning to a complete answer.

General Training Writing Task 1

Practise letter writing with attention to purpose, tone, organisation and coverage of the task. Use the examples and writing workspaces to develop and review your responses.

Writing Task 2

Build a clear position, develop relevant ideas and organise connected paragraphs. Study complete teaching responses, then practise planning, drafting and improving your own essays.

Speaking Skills

Practise developing answers, explaining ideas and sustaining a spoken response. Speaking practice sets and teaching excerpts provide a framework for regular independent practice.

Integration, Revision and Readiness

Bring the four skills together, review recurring errors and plan further practice. Use the readiness activities and continuing-study guidance to decide what needs more attention.

What Is Included

• 154 pages of structured explanations, examples and practice.
• 36 lessons across Academic and General Training pathways.
• Two original 40-question Reading practice tests: one Academic and one General Training.
• Listening activities, transcripts and explained answers, with companion audio available through the free course.
• Writing workspaces and complete teaching responses.
• Speaking practice sets and teaching excerpts.
• Task-format drills, foundation review and answer explanations.
• Fillable response areas, study records and completion checkboxes.
• Clickable contents, bookmarks and reference links.

How to Use the Book

1. Choose your pathway. Follow Academic or General Training material where the book separates the two.
2. Study the explanation. Work through each example before attempting the related practice.
3. Practise independently. Complete your response before consulting the answer or teaching example.
4. Use the free course. Add listening audio, automatic checking and timed exercises to your routine.
5. Review and repeat. Record mistakes, revisit weak areas and save your updated study copy.

Who Can Benefit?

This companion is suitable for learners preparing for IELTS Academic or General Training, as well as students and professionals who want structured practice in English reading, writing, listening and speaking. It can support independent study or complement lessons with a teacher.

Interactive PDF Features

Type into the designated response areas and study records using a PDF reader that supports fillable forms. Save a personal copy and reopen it to continue your work. The publication also permits normal printing for learners who prefer paper-based practice.

The PDF contains written learning material and fillable fields. Listening audio plays through the companion course. Course progress and drafts save locally in your browser; they do not automatically synchronise with the PDF or your BGB-360 LMS account.

Publication Details

• Publisher: BGB-360 Academy.
• Prepared by: BGB-360 Academy Academic Team.
• Edition: First Edition 2026.
• Format: Downloadable, fillable PDF eBook.
• Length: 154 pages.
• Coverage: IELTS Academic and General Training.
• Companion resource: Separate free interactive IELTS course.

Learning Resources

Continue your practice through the free interactive course or explore other BGB-360 Academy publications.

Important Academic Notice

This is an original educational publication prepared independently by BGB-360 Academy. Its practice activities and teaching responses are learning resources, not official IELTS examination papers or examiner-certified band assessments. Results depend on individual preparation and performance. Consult the relevant official test provider for current test requirements, booking information and instructions.

Personal Study Licence

Your purchase is for personal study use. You may complete the fillable fields, save your study copy and print it for your own learning. Please do not redistribute, resell or upload the publication for others. Copyright © 2026 BGB-360 Academy. All rights reserved.