Study Plan
Overview¶
This plan is designed for working professionals with limited time.
| Day Type | Hours | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 2 hrs | Single skill focus |
| Weekends | 4-5 hrs | Mock tests & review |
| Total | ~18 hrs | All 4 sections |
Day-by-Day Plan¶
Day 1 (Monday) - Listening¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (30 min) | English podcast during commute |
| Lunch (15 min) | Review listening strategies |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | 2 listening practice tests |
Focus: Note-taking, catching details on first listen
Day 2 (Tuesday) - Reading¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (30 min) | Skimming & scanning practice |
| Lunch (15 min) | Speed read an article |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | 2 reading practice tests (timed) |
Focus: Time management, finding answers quickly
Day 3 (Wednesday) - Writing¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (30 min) | Study email templates |
| Lunch (15 min) | Review survey response structure |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | Write 2 practice responses |
Focus: Structure and organization
Day 4 (Thursday) - Speaking¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (30 min) | Review all 8 task types |
| Lunch (15 min) | Practice Task 1-2 (record yourself) |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | Record all 8 tasks, review recordings |
Focus: Fluency over perfection
Day 5 (Friday) - Weak Areas¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (30 min) | Review notes from the week |
| Lunch (15 min) | Vocabulary review |
| Evening (1.5 hrs) | Practice your 2 weakest sections |
Focus: Targeted improvement
Day 6 (Saturday) - Full Mock Test¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (3 hrs) | Complete full mock test |
| Afternoon (1.5 hrs) | Review all answers |
| Evening (30 min) | Strategy videos for weak areas |
Focus: Test simulation, stamina building
Day 7 (Sunday) - Rest & Prep¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning (2 hrs) | Light review only |
| Afternoon | REST - No studying! |
| Evening (30 min) | Prepare logistics, sleep early |
Focus: Mental preparation
Test Day Checklist¶
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Know test center location
- Set multiple alarms
- Comfortable clothes
- 8+ hours of sleep
- Light breakfast
- Arrive 30 minutes early