IELTS 30-Day Self-Study Plan to Achieve Band 7+

Make sure you have already reviewed the first part on study methods for IELTS preparation. If you are committed to taking the IELTS exam within 45 days, you should follow this study plan. However, if you are a busy person, this plan may not be suitable for you, as it requires a full day of study plan for 30 days. I am very confident about this plan because it is based on my personal experience, and these steps worked for me. Let’s begin the second part: the IELTS 30-day daily study plan.

Step 1

Get up early in the morning and if you are a Muslim, complete your Salat. Have a coffee or tea, then download the audio you want to practice and ensure your phone is in flight mode, which means it is disconnected from the internet. From approximately 6 am to 7 am, practice Speaking Part 1 loudly. This will help you practice pronunciation and improve fluency.

From 7 am to 8 am, take a full listening test within 30 minutes. In the next 30 minutes, correct your answers and analyze any mistakes, as I mentioned in the first segment of this article. Analyzing wrong answers should be your first task.

Note: After some days of becoming proficient in part one, you can integrate part three with part one for better practice.

Step 2

Before proceeding to step 2, take a break for breakfast from 8 am to 9 am. From 9 am to 11:30 am, dedicate your time to IELTS reading. It’s advisable to start with the different question types, as there are approximately 14 types. Practice one type daily using this method to build a strong foundation in IELTS reading. Once you complete this process, begin practicing full tests after 10 to 12 days.

From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, you can spend some time reviewing common mistakes in reading and expanding your IELTS vocabulary with 1200 words.

Step 3

Before proceeding to step 3, take another break. Take a bath, perform your Salat, and have lunch. It’s not recommended to lie down immediately after lunch, but you can take a short walk or spend some time outdoors. After lunch, begin with Writing Task 1.

From 2 pm to 3 pm, practice Writing Task 1 using the “Read 2 Write 1” method. Writing Task 1 typically includes seven types of questions: Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Line Process Diagram, Graph, Table, Map, and Multiple Graphs. Choose one type, read two sample answers, and then write another answer of the same type. Regularly practicing this method will improve your skills in IELTS Writing Task 1.

Step 4

This is an optional step, but I recommend following it to improve your performance in your IELTS exam. After completing step 3, you can spend your time from 4 pm to 7 pm with your friends or playing physical games like cricket, football, or others. However, for the next 30 days, you can replace this with Mock tests. Try to attend a mock test at an IELTS training center or online platform. You can easily find the nearest training center or many online platforms that offer mock tests.

If possible, attend a mock test daily. If daily attendance is not feasible, aim for three times a week. If even that is challenging, commit to taking at least one mock test per week. Ultimately, it’s your choice how you want to proceed.

Step 5

Well, after completing step 4, you can start your evening with Speaking Parts 2 and 3. Since you have already practiced Part 1 in the morning, follow the same pattern for the other two parts. Read sample answers to gather ideas and then speak a new answer. Be sure to record it and listen to correct any mistakes.

You should spend 8 pm to 9 pm taking a full reading test, and then spend the next 30 minutes correcting your wrong answers and analyzing them. If you are clear on the question types, proceed with the test. However, if you are unsure about the question types, repeat step 2 and practice them again. For those who can complete a full reading test, consider using a different Cambridge book that covers question types you haven’t practiced yet.

Step 6

Take a break before moving to step 6. Have your dinner and relax. After dinner, from 10 pm to 11 pm, practice IELTS Writing Task 2 for one hour, following the same pattern as Part 1 in the morning. Read two Band 7 Writing Task 2 samples, then write another one yourself. In conclusion, I must emphasize that this routine may not be easy to follow for irregular students. However, once you are able to adhere to this routine consistently, I am confident you will succeed in cracking the IELTS test. For further guidance, feel free to contact us or consider enrolling in a course from Scholarwad.