weekly IELTS Study Routine (5-5Hours)
1. Warm-Up (15 Minutes)
- **Activity**: Listen to an English podcast, news, or TED Talk.
- **Goal**: Improve listening skills and get used to different accents.
- **Resources**: BBC Learning English, NPR, or IELTS-specific listening materials.
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2. Listening Practice (30 Minutes)
- **Activity**: Complete one IELTS Listening section (about 30 minutes).
- **Goal**: Focus on understanding details, opinions, and implied meanings.
- **Tips**:
- After completing, review your answers and analyze mistakes.
- Re-listen to tricky sections to understand why you got them wrong.
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3. Reading Practice (45 Minutes)
- **Activity**: Complete one IELTS Reading section (3 passages, 60 minutes). If short
on time, do 1-2 passages.
- **Goal**: Improve skimming, scanning, and understanding complex texts.
- **Tips**:
- Time yourself strictly (20 minutes per passage).
- After completing, review answers and analyze mistakes.
- Focus on vocabulary by noting down new words and their meanings.
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#### **4. Writing Practice (45 Minutes)**
- **Activity**: Alternate between Task 1 and Task 2 daily.
- **Day 1**: Write a Task 1 report (e.g., describe a graph or chart).
- **Day 2**: Write a Task 2 essay (e.g., discuss an opinion or problem-solution).
- **Goal**: Improve structure, vocabulary, and grammar.
- **Tips**:
- Use a timer (20 minutes for Task 1, 40 minutes for Task 2).
- Review sample Band 9 answers and compare them to your work.
- Get feedback from a tutor or use tools like *Grammarly*.
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#### **5. Speaking Practice (30 Minutes)**
- **Activity**: Practice IELTS Speaking topics.
- **Part 1**: Answer general questions about yourself (4-5 minutes).
- **Part 2**: Speak for 2 minutes on a given topic (use cue cards).
- **Part 3**: Discuss abstract ideas related to Part 2 (4-5 minutes).
- **Goal**: Improve fluency, coherence, and pronunciation.
- **Tips**:
- Record yourself and analyze your performance.
- Focus on using advanced vocabulary and avoiding repetition.
- Practice with a partner or tutor for feedback.
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#### **6. Vocabulary and Grammar (15 Minutes)**
- **Activity**: Learn 10-15 new words or phrases daily.
- **Goal**: Expand your lexical resource and improve grammatical accuracy.
- **Tips**:
- Use flashcards (e.g., Quizlet or Anki).
- Focus on collocations, synonyms, and idiomatic expressions.
- Practice using new words in sentences.
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### **Weekly Routine (Additional Activities)**
#### **1. Mock Test (Once a Week)**
- **Activity**: Take a full-length IELTS mock test (Listening, Reading, Writing,
Speaking).
- **Goal**: Simulate real exam conditions and track progress.
- **Tips**:
- Time yourself strictly.
- Review mistakes and focus on weak areas.
#### **2. Review and Reflect (Once a Week)**
- **Activity**: Analyze your performance from the week.
- **Goal**: Identify patterns in mistakes and improve.
- **Tips**:
- Create a list of common errors (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, time management).
- Set specific goals for the next week.
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### **Sample Weekly Schedule**
| Day | Focus Areas |
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| **Monday**| Listening + Reading + Writing Task 1 + Speaking Part 1 |
| **Tuesday**| Listening + Reading + Writing Task 2 + Speaking Part 2 |
| **Wednesday**| Listening + Reading + Writing Task 1 + Speaking Part 3
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| **Thursday**| Listening + Reading + Writing Task 2 + Speaking Part 1
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| **Friday**| Listening + Reading + Writing Task 1 + Speaking Part 2 |
| **Saturday**| Full Mock Test (All Sections) + Review |
| **Sunday**| Rest or Light Practice (e.g., watch English movies, read articles) |
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### **Tips for Success**
1. **Stay Consistent**: Follow the routine daily, even if you can only dedicate 1-2
hours.
2. **Track Progress**: Keep a journal of your scores, mistakes, and improvements.
3. **Immerse Yourself**: Surround yourself with English (movies, books,
conversations).
4. **Get Feedback**: Regularly seek feedback from a tutor or native speaker.
5. **Stay Positive**: Believe in your ability to achieve your goal.
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