Before You Start: Set Your Baseline
Before following this plan, take a full mock test to identify your current band score and weakest skill. This plan assumes you are currently at Band 5.5–6.0 and want to reach Band 7 within 30 days of intensive study.
Week 1: Foundation (Days 1–7)
Day 1–2
Reading
Study True/False/Not Given and Matching Headings strategies. Complete 1 full Reading section with timing.
Day 3–4
Listening
Study all 4 section types. Practice note completion and MCQ prediction techniques. Complete 2 Listening sections.
Day 5–6
Writing
Study Task 2 essay structures (Opinion, Discussion, Problem/Solution). Write one full Task 2 essay.
Day 7
Speaking
Study Part 1 common topics. Record yourself answering 10 Part 1 questions. Listen back and note weaknesses.
Week 2: Skill Building (Days 8–14)
Day 8–9
Writing
Task 1 Academic: bar charts, line graphs, pie charts. Write one Task 1 and one Task 2. Get AI feedback.
Day 10–11
Reading
Sentence completion and MCQ strategies. Complete 2 full Reading sections under timed conditions.
Day 12–13
Speaking
Study Part 2 cue cards. Practice 5 cue card responses (1 minute prep, 2 minutes speaking). Record and review.
Day 14
Vocabulary
Learn 30 high-frequency IELTS Academic Word List words. Use them in sentences. Review Vocabulary Builder.
Week 3: Intensive Practice (Days 15–21)
Day 15–16
Full Mock
Complete a full 4-skill mock test under exam conditions. Review all answers and identify error patterns.
Day 17–18
Writing
Focus on your weakest Task 2 essay type. Write 2 essays. Review band descriptors and self-assess.
Day 19–20
Listening
Focus on your weakest section type. Complete 3 Listening sections. Review all incorrect answers.
Day 21
Speaking
Part 3 abstract discussion practice. Record 5 Part 3 responses. Focus on extending answers with examples.
Week 4: Exam Preparation (Days 22–30)
Day 22–24
Weak Skills
Identify your two weakest skills from Week 3 mock. Spend 2 days on each with targeted practice.
Day 25–26
Full Mock
Second full mock test. Compare scores with Week 3. Aim for Band 7 in at least 2 skills.
Day 27–28
Review
Review all vocabulary lists. Re-read your best essays. Listen to IELTS-level English (BBC, TED Talks).
Day 29
Light Practice
One Reading section, one Speaking recording. No intensive study — rest your brain.
Day 30
Exam Day Prep
Review exam day logistics. Prepare documents. Sleep well. You are ready.