Take a diagnostic test on Day 1
Before following any plan, you need to know where you are starting. Take a free official IELTS practice test on Day 1 — available free from the British Council website or IELTS.org. Score all four modules honestly. This tells you which module to prioritise in the 30 days.
Days 1–7: Foundation and diagnostic
| Day | Focus | Task (60–90 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Diagnostic | Full practice test. Score all modules. Identify weakest module. |
| Day 2 | Writing | Write one Task 2 essay (30 min timed). Paste into ChatGPT for full scoring. |
| Day 3 | Speaking | ChatGPT Part 1 simulation — 5 questions. Review feedback on vocabulary. |
| Day 4 | Reading | One official Reading practice test section. Review every wrong answer. |
| Day 5 | Writing | Write Task 2 essay on a different topic. Fix weaknesses from Day 2 feedback. |
| Day 6 | Vocabulary | Build 10 collocations on your weakest topic using the AI collocation prompt. |
| Day 7 | Review | Re-read all ChatGPT feedback from the week. Write down 3 specific improvements for Week 2. |
Days 8–14: Intensive drilling
| Day | Focus | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Day 8 | Writing | Task 2 essay. Use 5 collocations from Day 6 deliberately. Check with ChatGPT. |
| Day 9 | Speaking Part 2 | 3 cue card practices. Time yourself to 2 minutes each. Review band feedback. |
| Day 10 | Reading | True/False/Not Given drill — 20 questions. Review every wrong answer with ChatGPT explanation. |
| Day 11 | Writing Task 1 | One Task 1 graph description. Score and fix with ChatGPT. |
| Day 12 | Speaking Part 3 | 4 abstract discussion questions with ChatGPT examiner. Get band feedback per answer. |
| Day 13 | Vocabulary | 10 new collocations — different topic. 20 min quiz on all 20 collocations from this week. |
| Day 14 | Half mock test | Writing (both tasks) under timed conditions. ChatGPT score both tasks. |
Days 15–30: Mock tests and consolidation
Weeks 3 and 4 shift from drilling to full exam simulation. The goal is building exam stamina and eliminating mistakes under pressure.
- Days 15–21: One full timed Writing session every day (Task 1 + Task 2, 60 minutes). ChatGPT scores both tasks. Focus only on your weakest criterion from the Week 2 review.
- Days 22–25: Two complete IELTS practice tests — Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking (use ChatGPT for Speaking simulation). Score everything and note patterns.
- Days 26–28: Final targeted drilling — only your weakest question types identified from mock tests. No new material. Fix known weaknesses only.
- Days 29–30: Light review only. No new essays. Re-read your best essay from the month. Vocabulary revision for 20 minutes. Rest. Sleep well before exam day.
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Frequently asked questions
30 days is enough to improve by 0.5–1.0 band if you are starting from B2 English level and practising 1–2 hours daily. If your starting level is below B2, 30 days gives you a foundation but you may need more time to reach Band 7. The plan above prioritises Writing and Speaking because those modules have the highest improvement potential in a short time with AI feedback.
Do not try to make up missed content by doubling the next day — this leads to fatigue and poor retention. Simply continue from where you left off and add one extra day of practice at the end if possible. Consistency over intensity is what moves your band score.
Yes — for Band 6.5–7.0. The free toolkit (ChatGPT for Writing and Speaking, British Council materials for Reading and Listening) is sufficient for this range with consistent daily practice. For Band 7.5+, the 30-day timeline is tight and adding one certified human Speaking evaluation session in Week 3 significantly helps.
Focus most on Writing (Task 2 specifically) because it offers the largest improvement in the shortest time with AI feedback, and it is typically the lowest-scoring module for Indian students. Speaking is the second priority. Reading and Listening improve through practice test repetition rather than AI feedback specifically.