The best grammar books are the 'Grammar in Use' books by Raymond Murphy. The picture on the right is of the intermediate level book, but this book also exists in two other levels - elementary and advanced.

The Cambridge 'Vocabulary in Use' books are great for expanding your vocabulary. These books come in 4 levels and cover a wide range of different topics.

The Cambridge 'Idioms in Use' books offer a great way to learn English idioms. These books come in two levels.

The Cambridge 'Phrasal Verbs in Use' books will help you to learn and discover new phrasal verbs. These books come in two levels.

The 'English File' books by the Oxford University Press are fantastic for both group lessons and private lessons with a teacher. I strongly recommend buying the e-book, because the e-books allow students to check their answers automatically. There are 8 different levels in this series.

The Cambridge Official Guide to IELTS is the best book for IELTS preparation. It covers all aspects of the exam and includes test papers.

The Cambridge Complete First book, pictured on the right, is a fantastic book for B2 First preparation. The Cambridge Complete Advanced book is fantastic for C1 Advanced preparation. For other Cambridge exams, other fantastic books are available here.