Hello, what books do you need at the beginning of zero-based IELTS? Is it okay to start self-study at first?

There is no question of self-study. It is more important to look at your study habits and abilities. If you are a good learner, with strong learning ability, independent planning ability and binding force, then you can teach yourself anything.

But in other words, no matter what your language ability is, if you don't know how to plan, how to restrain yourself, how to plan time, how to do information search on the Internet and judge what suits you, then self-study is not for you.

Regarding whether or not to take the IELTS test, I personally think that the IELTS test is more authoritative in terms of scores. Those with a real level of 4.5 can't get 6 points, and those who have passed CET-6 may not get the equivalent IELTS score. The IELTS test not only tests a person's comprehensive language ability, but also tests a person's ability to understand the English language, which is called "linear thinking". For China people, it is more difficult for students taking CET-4 and CET-6 to understand what "logic" or "linear thinking" means. As far as IELTS speaking is concerned, I think its extensive oral materials and evaluation forms are of great learning value. If your spoken English is dumb, you can only answer some daily topics. When you answer, there is no so-called "logic" and "framework", so it is difficult for you to get points.

I suggest that you can come here for a week's training camp, such as writing or oral training camp for a single subject, or training camp for two subjects or general subjects. Every teacher will prepare lessons carefully, and there will be no small talk in class. An hour is full of IELTS dry goods. You can get a preliminary understanding of IELTS ~