Frequently Asked Questions
— IELTS on Track Books and e-Books
BOOKS
First of all, what are the IELTS on Track Test Practice Academic and General Training books?
The IELTS on Track Test Practice Academic and General Training books are an internationally successful, two-book series of IELTS test practice books each with 2CDs, giving practice in all four parts of the IELTS test.
The books were written by experienced, university authors and IELTS assessors, in collaboration with the Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia (CELUSA). The books are also available in various, smaller, lower-cost, e-Book formats.
Are IELTS on Track materials up-to-date?
Our IELTS on Track books and e-books are updated regularly to take account of the most significant changes in the IELTS test.
Is the IELTS test the same in every country?
Yes. The IELTS test is the same in every country, but the actual test material used on any particular test day changes regularly to make sure it is not predictable.
How much do the IELTS on Track Test Practice Academic and General Training books cost?
The IELTS on Track A4 format, full-colour cover, paperback book with 224- black and white pages and 2CDs costs Au$45.00 per book/2CDpack, plus the postal cost to air mail it to your country . The value of the Australian dollar is currently lower than that of the US dollar, but check a currency converter for the most recent exchange value.
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What are the postal costs if I buy an IELTS on Track book?
We are based in Australia and have simplified our postal charges to find a reasonable international level. Customers in more distant locations (Europe, South America, for example) where our books may not be available in language bookshops or IELTS outlets will find our rates for air mail delivery particularly favourable. Our books are boxed to protect against damage in transit.
IELTS on Track POSTAL COSTS (Air Mail is used for book orders from outside Australia)
One book
Au$16 All destinations
Two books
Au$24 All destinations
Three books
Au$30 All destinations
Four books
Au$36 All destinations
For package/postal charges on larger orders write to: books@ieltsontrack.com
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Are the IELTS on Track books available for purchase by book distributors, universities, colleges, schools and bookshops?
Yes. IELTSonTrack.com welcomes approaches from professional book distributors, bookshops, universities, colleges and language schools in all countries, especially from those countries where our books are not yet well known. We are ready to negotiate lower prices for larger orders of minimum 1 box (17 book/2CD packs) or more. Fast delivery is available worldwide.
How much is the IELTS on Track book in bookshops?
Prices vary, of course, but in countries like the UK and Australia the book/2Cd pack costs at least Au$60-70 in language bookshops, often more, and postal costs would be added to those prices if the book was ordered by phone or via the Internet.
Is there a refund on IELTS on Track books?
Yes, but please put requests for refunds in writing to: books@ieltsontrack.com
You can request a refund under the following circumstances:
1) If your book suffers significant damage in transit you can obtain a replacement on the condition that the damaged book is sent back to our contact address as confirmation of damage.
2) If your book fails to arrive and we are unable to track it using a postal service tracking system, you are eligible for a replacement.
The Australian government’s consumer information is at: www.accc.gov.au
Why is some of the sales income from IELTS on Track given to charity?
In developed countries it is our moral responsibility to demonstrate some level of sensitivity towards people living very difficult lives in other parts of the world.
Our contribution to Medecins Sans Frontieres is just a small token of this.
If this encourages visitors to our website to contribute to worthwhile charities of their own choice, so much the better.
Is there copyright restriction on IELTS on Track books?
YES. IELTS on Track is copyright material, as indicated by the symbol ©. When you buy our books or e-Books you are buying a personal copy only, so any additional copying without a licence and without the written permission of the copyright holders is strictly illegal. There is a growing level of cooperative policing of unauthorised copying in many countries. The authors belong to the Copyright Agency of Australia (CAL)
How long will it take for my IELTS on Track book to arrive?
Most books ordered within Australia or internationally should arrive within 7-28 days, depending on the particular destination and when your order is received. Air mail is used.
e-BOOKS
Questions and answers
– IELTS on Track Test Practice ACADEMIC and GENERAL TRAINING
First of all, what is an e-book?
An e-book is an ‘electronic’ book. This means that it is in an electronic form, not made of paper. If you buy an e-book you pay less for it and you download (transfer) it to your own computer and read it on your own screen, or print out one, personal copy. If the book has listening tests or recorded interviews you will also download audio material in MP3 format.
Is the content of the IELTS on Track e-Books the same as the IELTS on Track books?
Yes. The e-book content is almost the same as the content in the print books. We are offering e-Book versions to provide customers with faster and lower cost options in a greater range of configurations.
Why buy an IELTS on Track e-book for IELTS test practice?
Many people today have computers and are connected to the internet, but they may not live near to specialist English language bookshops, or, if they do, good IELTS test practice books from overseas may be expensive. Buying an IELTS on Track e-book is a way of bringing reputable IELTS practice materials straight to you cheaply. An e-book itself may be at least 50% cheaper than a normal print book because no postal costs are added. If you live in a country with a slow postal service, there is none of the stress associated with waiting.
What do I need on my computer to download an IELTS on Track e-book?
Our IELTS on Track e-books are in the form of pdf files and, if there is audio material involved, mp3 audio files. This means that you will need suitable software applications to open them on your computer. For most modern computers this is usually straightforward.
Software requirements: Acrobat Reader; mp3 software (eg winamp, mediaplayer, itunes, vic player); a Zip compressor like winzip
System requirements: 1.5GHz pentium IV or comparable; 128 MB RAM, 40GB Hard Disk space, 32bit Sound Card; Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS X
Can I print out my e-Book?
Because of copyright restrictions, you can print out only ONE copy for personal use. If you print out your single copy of an IELTS on Track e-Book on a printer with a colour option, set the printer to black and white for a faster and more economical print, because our e-book has some colour pages.
How long does it take to download the electronic material to my computer?
The time taken depends on your Internet connection, your modem and its operating speed. None of our e-Books exceeds 135 A4 pages in total length. The MP3 files (for Listening and Speaking only) are the largest in size.
How much do the IELTS on Track e-Books cost?
You’ll find 6 different e-Book options for each of IELTS on Track Test Practice Academic, and General Training, from Au$6.00 to Au$16.00. The value of the Australian dollar is currently less than that of the US dollar, but check a currency converter for the most recent exchange value.
Are there additional postal or other costs when buying e-Books?
No.
Is there a refund on e-Books?
The Australian government’s consumer information is at: www.accc.gov.au
We are not responsible for your internet connection, computer or software. In the rare situations where a download is unsuccessful, please make sure that your computer and internet connection are suitable to download the e-book.
For most modern computers this should be simple and straightforward.
Is there copyright restriction on the IELTS on Track e-Books?
YES. IELTS on Track is copyright material, as indicated by the symbol © on every page. When you buy our e-Books you are buying a personal copy only. Any additional copying without a licence and without the written permission of copyright holders is strictly illegal. There is now more international policing of illegal copying. The authors belong to the Copyright Agency Limited of Australia (CAL)
