30-Day Intensive Study Plan
An intensive plan designed to cover all sections of the IELTS exam in one month. Consistency is key!
Week 1
Focus: Listening & Reading Foundations
- Daily: Complete one full Listening practice test.
- Daily: Complete one full Reading practice test (Academic or General).
- Analyze mistakes in both tests: identify why you chose the wrong answer.
- Learn 10 new vocabulary words daily from the Academic Word List.
- Watch a 20-minute English-language news broadcast or documentary each day.
- Weekend: Review all vocabulary and take a full, timed mock test (L, R, W, S).
Week 2
Focus: Writing Skills (Task 1 & 2)
- Mon/Wed/Fri: Write one Task 2 essay. Use the AI Writing Checker for feedback.
- Tue/Thu: Write one Task 1 report (Academic) or letter (General). Use the AI Writing Checker.
- Study sample Band 8/9 essays to understand structure and vocabulary.
- Review grammar for complex sentences: conditionals, relative clauses, passive voice.
- Continue with daily vocabulary building (10 new words).
- Weekend: Write a full Task 1 and Task 2 under timed conditions. Review the week's grammar.
Week 3
Focus: Speaking Fluency & Confidence
- Daily: Practice speaking for 15 minutes on a random topic from the Speaking section.
- Use the Speaking Timer to practice a Part 2 response daily.
- Record yourself speaking and listen back to identify errors in pronunciation and fluency.
- Use the AI Speaking Practice tool 3 times this week for different questions.
- Learn and practice using idioms and linking words in your speech.
- Weekend: Have a 15-minute conversation in English with a friend or tutor. Review recordings.
Week 4
Focus: Full Mock Tests & Weakness Consolidation
- Take a full, timed IELTS mock test every other day (3 tests this week).
- On alternate days, focus entirely on your weakest section based on mock test results.
- Review all vocabulary and grammar notes from the past three weeks.
- Read the latest articles on the IELTS7PLUS Blog for last-minute tips.
- Relax the day before the exam. Do not study. A fresh mind is crucial.
- Good luck on your test!