Step Up to IELTS covers essential exam skills and language for IELTS in approximately sixty hours of teaching time, and familiarises students quickly with the exam. The course covers both the Academic and General Training modules. Shorter, achievable exam-type tasks build students" exam skills, before students try the more challenging tasks at authentic test level. The test practice sections at the end of each unit together constitute a whole sample IELTS test. The "Self-study" edition contains a full answer key and information on the exam, making it ideal for students preparing independently. Audio CDs are available separately.