IELTS Guide Phil’s 20-Day IELTS Prep Plan

Overview

This 20-day IELTS prep timetable provides a structured approach to mastering all four IELTS skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The plan integrates blog resources from ieltsguidephil.com and the IELTS Guide Phil podcast on Spotify for a more immersive learning experience.

General Guidelines

Daily Commitment: 2–3 hours/day
Practice Tests: Every 5 days
Skill Focus: Each day targets a different skill while reinforcing others
Mock Tests: Days 10, 15, and 20
Live/Onsite Lessons & Tutorials: Included for personalized guidance
Blog & Podcast Sessions: Integrated into Listening and Reading tasks

20-Day IELTS Preparation Timetable

Day	Focus Area	Tasks
Day 1	Listening & Writing Task 1 (Graphs/Charts)	✅ Listen to a TED Talk & summarize key points✅ Practice a Listening Section 1 & 2✅ Analyze Writing Task 1 structure✅ Read an article on ieltsguidephil.com (Task 1 tips)✅ Attend an IELTS Guide Phil tutorial (Writing Task 1 techniques)
Day 2	Reading & Speaking Part 1	✅ Read an academic article and note key ideas✅ Do a full Reading Passage (20 mins)✅ Practice Speaking Part 1 with sample questions✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on Speaking Part 1
Day 3	Writing Task 2 (Opinion Essay) & Listening	✅ Analyze 3 Band 7+ sample essays✅ Write an opinion essay (timed)✅ Practice a Listening Section 3 & 4✅ Join a live Writing Task 2 workshop with IELTS Guide Phil✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on Writing Task 2 strategies
Day 4	Reading (True/False/Not Given) & Speaking Part 2	✅ Practice 10 True/False/Not Given questions✅ Read an opinion-based article & identify arguments✅ Speaking Part 2: Describe a difficult decision✅ Read a blog post on ieltsguidephil.com about common Reading mistakes
Day 5	Mock Test 1	✅ Take a full Listening & Reading test✅ Write one Task 1 and one Task 2✅ Self-assess & note weaknesses✅ Attend a feedback session with IELTS Guide Phil (optional)
Day 6	Writing Task 1 (Maps/Processes) & Listening	✅ Study different map/process structures✅ Practice a Writing Task 1✅ Listen to a BBC podcast & note down ideas✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on Task 1 vocabulary
Day 7	Reading (Matching Headings) & Speaking Part 3	✅ Practice 10 Matching Headings questions✅ Discuss a complex topic for Speaking Part 3✅ Read an article and summarize the key points✅ Read a blog post on ieltsguidephil.com about improving Reading speed
Day 8	Writing Task 2 (Discussion Essay) & Listening	✅ Analyze high-scoring Discussion Essays✅ Write a full essay (timed)✅ Practice Listening Section 3✅ Join a live session on Writing Task 2 common mistakes✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on structuring essays
Day 9	Reading (Multiple Choice) & Speaking	✅ Practice 10 Multiple Choice questions✅ Speaking: Answer 5 Part 2 questions✅ Read a complex passage & summarize it✅ Read a blog post on ieltsguidephil.com about IELTS Reading traps
Day 10	Mock Test 2	✅ Full Listening, Reading & Writing Test✅ Identify mistakes & areas to improve✅ Attend a live/onsite Speaking workshop for feedback
Day 11	Writing Task 1 (Tables) & Listening	✅ Practice a table-based Task 1✅ Watch a documentary & summarize it✅ Do a Listening Section 4✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on Academic Writing trends
Day 12	Reading (Sentence Completion) & Speaking	✅ Practice 10 Sentence Completion questions✅ Speak for 2 minutes on a challenging topic✅ Read a passage & identify synonyms✅ Read a blog post on ieltsguidephil.com about IELTS Speaking do’s and don’ts
Day 13	Writing Task 2 (Problem-Solution) & Listening	✅ Review problem-solution essay structure✅ Write a full essay (timed)✅ Listen to an interview & take notes✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on Writing Task 2 coherence & cohesion
Day 14	Reading (Yes/No/Not Given) & Speaking	✅ Practice 10 Yes/No/Not Given questions✅ Answer follow-up questions in Speaking Part 3✅ Read a passage & highlight keywords✅ Read a blog post on ieltsguidephil.com about tricky Reading question types
Day 15	Mock Test 3	✅ Full Listening, Reading & Writing test✅ Analyze mistakes & refine strategies✅ Attend a live Writing Task 2 review session
Day 16	Writing Task 1 (Comparing Data) & Listening	✅ Write a comparative Task 1 report✅ Listen to a lecture & summarize key ideas✅ Do a Listening Section 3✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on IELTS Listening traps
Day 17	Reading (Summary Completion) & Speaking	✅ Practice 10 Summary Completion questions✅ Answer 5 Speaking Part 2 questions✅ Read an article & highlight key phrases✅ Read a blog post on ieltsguidephil.com about improving IELTS fluency
Day 18	Writing Task 2 (Two-Part Question) & Listening	✅ Review Two-Part Question essay structure✅ Write a full essay (timed)✅ Listen to a discussion & take notes✅ Listen to an IELTS Guide Phil podcast episode on Writing Task 2 common grammar mistakes
Day 19	Final Speaking & Reading Practice	✅ Full Speaking Test with a partner or AI✅ Practice tricky Reading question types✅ Revise common vocabulary & grammar mistakes✅ Attend a final Speaking Q&A session with IELTS Guide Phil
Day 20	Final Mock Test	✅ Full IELTS Test (All 4 Sections)✅ Review mistakes & fine-tune strategies

Additional Tips:

🔹 Use Cambridge IELTS books for authentic practice.🔹 Record Speaking responses and self-assess using Band Descriptors.🔹 Focus on time management in Reading & Writing tasks.🔹 Use AhaSlides or flashcards for vocabulary building.🔹 Keep a mistake log to track weaknesses. |

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