Cambridge IELTS Books and Online Practice Tests
Compare Cambridge IELTS 18, 19, 20 and 21 for Academic and General Training. Choose the right collection, then take complete Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests online.
Academic or General Training?
Start with the track required for your study, registration, migration or work application.
IELTS states that Listening and Speaking are the same in both tracks. Reading and Writing are different. Read the official IELTS test types guide.
Academic IELTS
Academic Reading and Writing tasks for university study and many professional-registration routes.
- Academic Reading
- Charts and reports
- Listening and Speaking
- 16 full tests
General Training IELTS
Everyday, workplace and social Reading and Writing tasks for migration and many employment routes.
- General Reading
- Letters and situations
- Listening and Speaking
- 16 full tests
Which Cambridge IELTS book should you use?
Start with the newest available collection, then use earlier books for additional timed practice and consistency.
Cambridge IELTS 21
Recommended use: Start here because this is the newest collection on IELTSBeacon.
Cambridge IELTS 20
Recommended use: Continue here after Book 21 to build consistency.
Cambridge IELTS 19
Recommended use: Target one module or complete another timed test.
Cambridge IELTS 18
Recommended use: Add more full tests after completing the newer collections.
Cambridge IELTS tests available online
Select your track and book. The list below links directly to the existing full-test pages.
What you can practise on IELTSBeacon
IELTSBeacon connects Books 18, 19, 20 and 21 to 32 full test pages. You can take a complete test or practise one module.
Instant Listening and Reading results
Complete timed questions, submit your answers and review the resulting score. Use the result to identify which module or question type needs another focused attempt.
Writing and Speaking practice
Writing tests include structured evaluation. Speaking pages provide prompts and model-answer guidance. Use legally obtained Cambridge books with these test pages. IELTSBeacon does not provide book downloads.
How to use the Cambridge collections
Turn individual tests into a repeatable preparation cycle instead of completing tests without reviewing your mistakes.
Take a diagnostic
Complete one full Cambridge 21 test under realistic timing.
Review mistakes
Check the wrong answers and classify the reason for each mistake.
Train one skill
Use an individual module test to target your weakest area.
Repeat under time
Move to the next test only after reviewing the previous attempt.
Track progress
Use your dashboard to compare scores and consistency across tests.
Cambridge IELTS book FAQs
Which Cambridge IELTS book is the newest here?
Cambridge IELTS 21 is the newest collection currently available in the IELTSBeacon practice catalogue.
Should I complete the books in order?
No. Start with a recent collection for your diagnostic, review carefully, then use earlier books for additional full-test volume.
Are Academic and General Training books different?
Yes. Reading and Writing are different. IELTS confirms that Listening and Speaking are the same in both tracks.
Do I receive a band score?
Listening and Reading are marked automatically. Writing and Speaking use examiner-style evaluation and feedback where available.
Can I take only one module?
Yes. Every full-test card also lets you open Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking separately.
Are these IELTSBeacon mock tests?
No. Cambridge collections and IELTSBeacon monthly mock tests are separate collections in the full practice library.
Ready to choose your first Cambridge test?
Begin with Cambridge 21 or open the complete catalogue to compare every available test.