How to score a 7.
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in 30 days
Complete study Plan
Content
Page 4 – 10 Study-plan
Detailed step-by-step guide to your next 15
days to reach your target band
Page 11 – 15 Tips from SFA’s
Hand-picked tips by our expert trainers for
the four sections: Listening, Reading,
Writing & Speaking
Page 16 – 20 The SFA advantage
Aspirants who boosted their IELTS band
and scored high.
Page 21 Reach us
IELTSedge contact information
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Study-plan
Section 1
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Week 1
Day 0 Getting ready
● Understand the IELTS exam pattern
● Read and analyze the band
parameters, especially for speaking
and writing.
● Take note of the question types in
reading and listening
Day 1 Start with TED talks and newspapers
● Make a habit of listening to TED talks
of native speakers everyday for 10-15
mins
● Read one editorial article from the
newspaper everyday - 5 mins
Day 2 Get comfortable with Listening
● Understand the question types in
listening
● Take two listening practice tasks
Day 3 Expand to reading (but just the Qs types)
● Understand the question types in
reading
● Take two listening practice tasks
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Week 1
Day 4 Revision Day 1
● Take 2x listening practices
● Take 2x reading practices
Day 5 Build confidence for Speaking
● Understand the speaking exam format
● Take speaking mocks with yourself or
with a friend
● Record an audio on any topic for 1
minute
Day 6 Revision Day 2
● Take 2x listening practices
● Take 2x reading practices
Day 7 Write two letters
● Understand the question types in
writing (letter and essay)
● Write an apology letter and an essay
on any topic
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Week 2
Day 8 Analyse your weak areas
● Identify the question types that are
more challenging or those questions
where frequent errors are made in
reading and listening
● Focus on how to tackle these
questions
Day 9 Mix up speaking and writing
● Record an audio on any topic for 1
minute 30 seconds
● Write a short paragraph on any topic of
own choice
Day 10 Start developing new vocabulary
● Practice speaking with appropriate
vocabulary based on different topics
● Continue with listening and reading
practices
Day 11 Advanced writing practice day
● Take one writing task 1 (informal letter
writing)
● Take one writing task 2 (an essay
writing)
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Week 2
Day 12 Monologue and Interview day
● Speaking section monologue practice:
● Take a mock interview session.
Day 13 Revision Day 3
● Take a full reading test
● Take a full listening test
Day 14 Informal and Formal Letters
● Take one writing task 1 (informal letter
writing) (Apology letter)
● Take one writing task 1 (semi-formal
letter writing)
Day 15 Formal Letters and Mock Speaking
● Take one writing task 1 (formal letter
writing) (Request)
● Take a mock speaking session
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Week 3
Day 16 Revision Day 4
● Take a full reading test
● Take a full listening test
Day 17 Opinion Essay and Invitation letter
● Take one writing task 2 (opinion essay
writing)
● Take one writing task 1 (informal letter
writing) (invitation)
Day 18 Revision Day 5
● Take a full reading test
● Take a full listening test
Day 19 Writing day 1
● Take a mock speaking session
● Practice a writing task (any of your
choice)
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Week 3
Day 20 Task 2 writing and formal invitations
● Take one writing task 2
(advantages/disadvantages essay
writing)
● Take one writing task 1 (formal letter
writing) (invitation)
Day 21 Opinion Essay and Informal invitation
● Take one writing task 2 (opinion essay
writing)
● Take one writing task 1 (informal letter
writing) (invitation)
Day 22 Revision Day 6
● Take a full reading test
● Take a full listening test
Day 23 Essay writing and formal apology
● Take one writing task 2
(problem/solution essay writing)
● Take one writing task 1 (formal letter
writing) (apology)
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Week 4
Day 24 Mock speaking and Essay writing
● Take a mock speaking session
● Take one writing task 2
(agree/disagree essay writing)
Day 25 REST DAY
● Watch Hollywood movies like “Dead
poets society” & “Remember the
Titans”.
● Take one writing task 1 (informal letter
writing) (invitation)
Day 26 Full Mock test
● Take a full reading test
● Take a full listening test
Day 27 Practice Writing essays and letters
● Take one writing task 2 (“what extent
do you agree” essay writing)
● Take one writing task 1 (formal letter
writing) (rejection)
Day 28 to 30 REVISION & FULL-LENGTH TESTS
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Tips from SFA’s
Section 2
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Listening
Tips:
1. Listen actively & ensure that you are not distracted
2. Careful while reading the questions,
3. Stay aware & listen to the conversation.
4. Note down the numbers carefully.
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Reading
Tips
1. Pay attention to the key words in the first read and based on
the question, get back and read in detail.
2. Ensure that you understand the question and question
instruction perfectly.
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Writing
Tips:
1. Do not write too much. Practice with a word count.
2. Have a fair idea about elements of grammar like prepositions
and grammar. It will help you to improve how you write.
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Speaking
Tips:
1. Try to avoid the use of fillers in the conversation like “you know",
"I mean", "okay", etc.
2. Use formal language and avoid use of slang words.
NOTE: Never try to change your accent. Instead, try to focus on
grammar and pronunciation.
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The SFA advantage
IELTSedge students on personal help and study plans
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“I loved the way the SFA works with you to improve
what you feel is lacking. I am also extremely grateful
to the speech sfa for helping me adjust to the way
the speaking section works.
The study plan created for me catered to my needs
and I really appreciate the effort put into it.”
Sruthi Valsan
IELTS Band: 8.5
(Reading:8.5, Writing: 7.5, Listening: 9, Speaking: 8)
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“One-on-one sessions were really helpful for me as they
not just gave feedback but also helped me overcome any
nervousness I would actually have in an interview.
SFA kept giving me a feedback on my accent and essays
which helped me keep a check on how I was improving
regularly.”
Sri Vignesh
IELTS Band: 8
(Reading: 8, Writing: 7, Listening: 8.5, Speaking: 8)
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“Do write on a topic daily and follow what your SFA has
planned. Learn more words and especially their usage because
that's where the difference is between a 5 or 6 band scorer and
a 7.5 or higher.
Also follow a plan whichever suits you the best because it will
pay you later, I guarantee it.”
Mohammad Osama
IELTS Band: 7.5
(Reading: 8, Writing: 6, Listening: 7, Speaking: 7)
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