Contents
- T-12 weeks - diagnostic test
- T-11 - four separate profiles
- T-10 and T-9 - Mechanics of the exam
- T-8 and T-7 - repair of weak skills
- T-6 - Turn on the timer
- T-5 - error log
- T-4 and T-2 complete mock tests
- Last week.
- Signs of readiness
Preparation for IELTS is more convenient to start from the end: from the date of the exam and the target result. IELTS includes Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking; the format and requirements should be studied separately from General English.
T-12 weeks - diagnostic test
Perform the training option in conditions as close as possible to the real: without a dictionary and unnecessary pauses. The goal is not a beautiful result, but an honest starting point.
T-11 - four separate profiles
| Skills | What to measure | Typical problem |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Errors by type of task | Key information is being lost |
| Reading | Accuracy + time | Too long on one text. |
| Writing | Criteria + structure | Weak response development |
| Speaking | Fluency, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation | Short or memorized answers |
T-10 and T-9 - Mechanics of the exam
- study the types of tasks;
- Read the official instructions;
- See official sample tasks;
- Understand the Speaking and Writing criteria;
- Identify Academic or General Training.
T-8 and T-7 - repair of weak skills
You don’t have to write a full sample every day. Work in blocks: one type of Reading, one listening problem, one writing structure, one speaking skill.
T-6 - Turn on the timer
- First, complete the task without a hard time.
- Discover the mistake.
- Repeat the same with the timer.
- Compare quality and speed.
T-5 - error log
| Mistake. | Reason. | What to train |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong answer. | I don't understand paraphrasing. | Synonyms/paraphrase |
| I didn't. | Stuck on the question. | Time strategy |
| Writing weak | Didn't develop an argument. | Idea development |
T-4 and T-2 complete mock tests
Now individual skills are collected in a long load. Compare stability, not one record result.
Last week.
- Don’t try to learn hundreds of smart words.
- repeat the format;
- Pass your frequent mistakes;
- maintain normal sleep;
- Check the organizational requirements of the exam.
Signs of readiness
- You know the structure of the test.
- You understand the target band.
- You're in time.
- You know repeated mistakes.
- You have a strategy for a difficult task.
- The result in training is relatively stable.
The IELTS format and criteria should always be checked with the official website before the exam, because organizational details can be updated.
