IELTS Preparation
IELTS Study Plans
Choose the plan that matches your timeline. Each plan is structured week-by-week with specific daily tasks.
8-Week Standard Plan
Best for: Test in 8–10 weeks, starting from Band 5.0+
Weeks 1–2—Foundation & Diagnosis
Solid understanding of exam format; clear weaknesses identified
- Take a full mock test to establish your baseline band score
- Study IELTS format: understand all 4 skills and question types
- Listening: practice note-completion and multiple choice daily
- Reading: learn skimming, scanning, and paragraph matching
- Writing: study Task 1 and Task 2 structure and band descriptors
- Speaking: record yourself; identify pronunciation and fluency issues
- Vocabulary: build academic word list (AWL) — 10 words per day
Weeks 3–4—Core Skill Development
Consistent improvement in all 4 skills
- Listening: complete 1 full test per week; focus on sections 3 & 4
- Reading: complete 2 passages per week; focus on inference questions
- Writing Task 2: write 3 essays per week; use AI feedback each time
- Writing Task 1: practice line graphs and bar charts
- Speaking: practice Part 1 and Part 2 topics daily (10 minutes)
- Grammar: review conditionals, passive voice, and complex sentences
Weeks 5–6—Exam Technique Mastery
Confident with all question types; consistent timing
- Listening: master distractor recognition and prediction strategies
- Reading: TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN — practice 20 questions per week
- Writing: master Task 2 argument development and cohesive devices
- Writing Task 1: process diagrams and maps
- Speaking: Part 3 — practice giving extended answers with examples
- Take a full timed mock test at the end of Week 6
Weeks 7–8—Mock Tests & Final Preparation
Peak performance; exam confidence
- Complete 2 full mock tests under real exam conditions
- Analyse results: focus only on your weakest question types
- Writing: rewrite your lowest-scoring essays using AI feedback
- Speaking: record a full mock interview; review with AI feedback
- Vocabulary: review all words from your notebook
- Day before exam: light review only — rest and prepare logistics
Recommended Daily Study Time
4-Week Intensive
4–5 hours/day
Full-time preparation
8-Week Standard
2–3 hours/day
Part-time preparation
12-Week Comprehensive
1–2 hours/day
Gradual preparation