IELTS preparation

5-step study plan

By Asiya from Fastrack Education

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Step 1. Learn IELTS format and main strategies

☐ YouTube video: IELTS preparation in 7 days

☐ Test format in detail at IELTS.org

☐ IELTS Listening and Reading answer sheet

☐ IELTS Writing answer sheet – Type 1

☐ IELTS Writing answer sheet – Type 2

Step 2. Take official practice tests

☐ Practice test 1 - British Council

☐ Practice test 2 – IELTS.org

☐ Practice tasks – IDP

☐ Computer-based practice tasks - Listening – IDP

☐ Computer-based practice tasks – Academic – Reading, Writing – IDP

☐ Computer-based practice tasks – General Training – Reading, Writing – IDP

☐ Buy 'Cambridge Academic IELTS 13’ book including four official practice tests (with
sample answers for IELTS Writing)

Step 3. Understand how your exam is marked

☐ Total score, Reading and Listening

☐ IELTS Writing Task 1 - Band descriptors (Learn the requirements)

☐ IELTS Writing Task 2 - Band descriptors (Learn the requirements)

☐ IELTS Speaking - Band descriptors (Learn the requirements)

You can always find more information about IELTS preparation

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Step 4. Find the best strategy for each task

☐ Listening – Practice different types of tasks

☐ Reading – Practice different types of tasks

☐ Learn the “Must-Know Vocabulary for IELTS Academic Writing Task 1” Buy full version
or Download free preview

☐ Buy "Mastering IELTS Writing Task 2" online course

☐ Speaking – List of common topics

Step 5. Practise difficult tasks

Write down a list of tasks that you find most challenging and practise them:

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