Embark on an intensive 30-day journey designed to sharpen every aspect of your English language proficiency for the IELTS exam. This meticulously crafted study plan, spanning from Day 121 to Day 150, guides you through advanced grammar, expansive vocabulary, critical listening and reading comprehension, and refined writing and speaking techniques. Prepare to tackle mock tests, review your progress, and build the confidence needed to achieve your target band score.
Week 1: Foundations and Advanced Structures (Days 121-127)
- Grammar Focus: Dive into advanced conditionals, reduced relative clauses, and inversion for emphasis (Murphy Units 107-112).
- Vocabulary Expansion: Explore key terms related to Technology & Society, Education & Innovation, and Travel & Globalisation.
- Listening Practice: Engage with Cambridge 15 (Section 1) and Cambridge 16 (Section 3).
- Reading Comprehension: Tackle passages from Cambridge 15 (Passage 2) and Cambridge 16 (Full Test 1, Passage 3).
- Writing Skills: Develop Task 2 essays on topics like “Technology reduces personal interaction,” “The importance of creativity in schools,” and “Travelling abroad broadens perspective.” Practice Task 1 with a line graph and a table chart.
- Speaking Fluency: Prepare for cue cards such as “A teacher who inspired you” and engage in discussions on “The role of teachers in modern education” and “A country you want to visit.”
- Weekly Mock Test: Conclude the week with a comprehensive practice session covering Listening, Reading, and Writing, alongside a 15-minute Speaking mock.
Week 2: Deep Dive into Voice, Verb Patterns, and Global Topics (Days 128-133)
- Grammar Focus: Master the passive voice for emphasis, verb patterns, and review previous grammar topics (Murphy Units 113-116).
- Vocabulary Expansion: Focus on the Environment & Energy, and continue building your Academic Word List (Set 9).
- Listening Practice: Complete full tests from Cambridge 16 (Test 3) and Cambridge 17 (Test 1).
- Reading Comprehension: Work through passages from IELTS Trainer (Test 3, Passage 2) and Cambridge 17 (Test 1, Passage 1).
- Writing Skills: Develop Task 2 essays on “Renewable energy vs fossil fuels” and “The benefits of working abroad.” Practice Task 1 with process diagrams.
- Speaking Fluency: Address cue cards like “A problem the world should solve” and “Describe an international experience you’d like to have.”
- Weekly Mock Test: A second full practice using Cambridge 17, complete with speaking recording and feedback, and writing correction review.
Week 3: Refining Reporting, Contrasts, and Social Media Debates (Days 134-139)
- Grammar Focus: Advance your understanding of reported speech, and learn to express contrast and concession effectively (Murphy Units 117-120).
- Vocabulary Expansion: Delve into Health & Medicine, advanced Environment topics, and continue with Academic Word List (Set 10).
- Listening Practice: Focus on specific sections from Cambridge 17 (Test 2 – Section 4, Test 3 – Section 3).
- Reading Comprehension: Analyze passages from Cambridge 17 (Test 2 – Passage 2) and a full test from IELTS Trainer (Test 4).
- Writing Skills: Practice Task 1 with a bar chart. Craft Task 2 essays on “Environmental education in schools” and “Social media: more harm than good?”
- Speaking Fluency: Prepare for cue cards such as “A healthy lifestyle habit you have.”
- Weekly Mock Test: A third full mock test using Cambridge 17, with detailed writing feedback and vocabulary logging.
Week 4: Mastering Modals, Time Clauses, and Future-Ready Discussions (Days 140-147)
- Grammar Focus: Explore advanced modal usage, time clauses, and parallel structures (Murphy Units 121-125).
- Vocabulary Expansion: Focus on Technology & Future, Work motivation, and Globalisation & Business.
- Listening Practice: Engage with Tactics Advanced (Unit 10) and Cambridge 17 (Test 4 – Section 4), and a full test from Cambridge 18 (Test 1).
- Reading Comprehension: Work through Cambridge 17 (Test 4 – Passage 3) and Cambridge 18 (Test 1 – Passage 2 and Full Test 1).
- Writing Skills: Address Task 2 essays like “AI will replace human jobs” and “Global companies bring both benefits and problems.” Practice Task 1 with a line chart.
- Speaking Fluency: Participate in Part 3 discussions on “Artificial intelligence in society,” prepare for cue cards like “A company you admire,” and dedicate a full day to speaking practice focusing on fluency and self-feedback.
- Weekly Mock Test: A fourth full IELTS test simulation using Cambridge 18, with an update to your error log.
Week 5: Comprehensive Review and Final Assessment (Days 148-150)
- Grammar Focus: Review advanced tenses (Murphy Units 126-127).
- Vocabulary Expansion: Explore Education reform.
- Listening Practice: Focus on Cambridge 18 (Test 2 – Section 2).
- Reading Comprehension: Work through IELTS Trainer (Test 5 – Passage 1).
- Writing Skills: Address Task 2 on “Should students study abroad?”
- Speaking Fluency: Prepare for Part 2 on “A decision that changed your life.”
- Month 5 Review – Final Mock: Conclude your 30-day intensive with a final full IELTS mock test (Cambridge 18). This includes a band comparison against your previous month’s performance, detailed writing and speaking feedback, and a reflective exercise on your confidence levels.
This 30-day intensive IELTS study plan is designed to push your limits and refine your skills across all four modules. By consistently following this regimen, engaging with the diverse materials, and diligently reviewing your progress, you’ll be well-prepared and confident to achieve your desired IELTS score. Start your journey today and unlock your potential!