IELTS target band study roadmap
Reverse-engineered preparation strategy based on Cambridge assessment standards. Configure your target band, timeline, and daily routine, then work through the checklist below.
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💡 Cambridge research rule: Each 0.5 band increase typically requires ~60 to 80 hours of guided practice and active review.
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Today's preparation checklist
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Complete 1 Cambridge Academic Reading Passage (13 questions) under strict 20-min timer
Review unfamiliar vocabulary and record 5 high-yield synonyms in your error log
Draft an IELTS Writing Task 2 introduction + 2 body paragraphs using PEEL structure
Practice IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card with a 1-min prep and 2-min recorded response
Complete Section 3 & 4 of an IELTS Listening test; check spelling and plurals
Four-phase IELTS mastery curriculum
A structured four-week pathway from diagnostic baseline to exam-day conditioning.
Question Format Familiarity & Strategy Mapping
- Take full diagnostic mock under timed conditions to identify weak question types.
- Master True/False/Not Given vs Yes/No/Not Given reading logic.
- Learn the standard PEEL (Point, Explanation, Example, Link) paragraph model for Writing Task 2.
Academic Word List & Skimming / Scanning Techniques
- Study 100+ high-frequency Academic Collocations across Environment, Tech, and Education.
- Practice keyword transformation and map-diagram labelling for Listening Part 2 & 3.
- Draft 5 timed Task 1 overviews (Line, Bar, Process) ensuring no data points are missed.
Writing Cohesion, Complex Sentences & Part 2 Long Turn
- Simulate Speaking Part 2 cue cards using 1-min notes strategy and uninterrupted 2-min delivery.
- Analyze Band 9 model essays and contrast against Band 6 cohesive device pitfalls.
- Eliminate recurring grammatical slips: subject-verb agreement, articles (a/an/the), and tense shifts.
Simulated 2h 45m CD-IELTS Environment & Rest
- Complete 2 complete mock tests non-stop without pausing to build cognitive stamina.
- Practice typing essays in the CD-IELTS simulation runner with word count tracking.
- Rest the final 24 hours before test day to optimize memory retrieval and focus.
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