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How to Prepare for IELTS in One Month: Academic IELTS Study Schedule

Eliot Friesen

January 20, 2017

IELTS Study Plans

With only a month to prepare for the Academic IELTS exam, it’s likely you’re feeling some pressure! The IELTS is challenging, even for test-takers who are very proficient in English—which is why it’s helpful to use an IELTS guide as you learn how to study for IELTS.

During the next four weeks, you should engage with English as much as possible. Go out of your way to find opportunities to speak, write, listen, and read in English. You can learn a lot in a month, especially new vocabulary!

Of course, it is also critical that you use this time to become very familiar with the IELTS exam and how to approach each section of the test. And that is what this study schedule is designed to do!

The schedule is useful for students with varying degrees of English proficiency. Plan to spend between 1-2 hours studying each day (although some days will require more time and some less). Students with lower English proficiency will need additional time to complete the daily tasks simply because they will have more incorrect answers to review from the practice exercises. (Lower proficiency students may also want to spend extra time reviewing passages, questions, tasks, and audio tracks.)

Even if you don’t have time to complete all the listed tasks for a given day or week, do what you can! Modify the schedule to fit your circumstances. The Magoosh lessons “Create your study schedule 1 – 3 weeks” and “Create your study schedule 4 – 8 weeks” will help you develop a study schedule that meets your needs. If you have less than a month to prep, you might even consider using our One-Week Academic IELTS Study Plan. The goal of the study schedule is to keep you organized, motivated and on track with your IELTS preparation.

How Should I use Magoosh’s IELTS Essay Scoring Service in my Study Plan?

Magoosh offers IELTS essay feedback to our premium subscribers. Those with a six-month Magoosh IELTS subscription can get up to four of their essays scored. The one-month plan includes one scored essay. While we don’t strictly require the use of essay grading in our IELTS study schedules, it can definitely be useful.

If you have just one essay credit, it’s good to use that credit in the first week of your study plan. That way you can check your Writing “baseline” and get some feedback on how you should improve over the course of your study schedule.

If you have four essay credits, it’s still get one essay scored at the beginning. However, from there, you should space your remaining essays evenly throughout the rest of your schedule. That way, you can periodically re-check your progress. And the feedback you receive can help you decide which Writing skills to focus on in a given week.

Taking the General Training IELTS?

Try our One-Month General Training IELTS Study Plan, or check out this complete list of Magoosh’s IELTS study schedules for more options and study tips!

Each week, there are six days of preparation. One day per week will be a rest day, which isn’t included in the schedule. Use that day to relax and regain your strength. If you study every day, it is likely you will get tired and benefit less from your study time.

One Month IELTS Study Schedule: Table of Contents

Click these links to jump to the resource lists or the day you’re working on:

IELTS Prep Materials
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
If you have time remaining
The day before your IELTS test

Prep Materials for IELTS Guide

Here are three essential things you need to use this study schedule:

A computer with internet access
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS for Academic & General Training

And here are some great resources that are also mentioned in the study schedule. These are optional, but highly recommended!

How to Prepare for IELTS: Week One

Week 1, Day 1:

Lessons:

Watch the first three videos in Magoosh under Introduction to the IELTS:

Also watch the video Using the Grammar Lessons in Introduction to IELTS Grammar.
Watch any 4-5 grammar videos of your choice in Magoosh. Choose grammar lessons that will help you most with your weaknesses.

Magoosh Practice:

Start working on Magoosh’s IELTS flashcards. Your goal should be to learn 15-20 new words each day.

Official Practice:

Complete some Reading and Listening questions from the official IELTS website. Today, your goal is to become familiar with the format of the test. Don’t worry too much about how many right and wrong answers you get. For Reading, make sure to choose “Academic Reading” questions on this web page.

Week 1, Day 2:

Lessons:

Watch the next four videos in Magoosh, under Introduction to the IELTS:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Reading” button on your Dashboard. Read one passage and answer all questions for that passage. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.
Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Answer all of the questions associated with two different recordings. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Respond to the Speaking and Writing questions in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS on pages 171-172. Make sure to read the directions for both sections carefully. For the Speaking questions, simply respond out loud to the prompts one-by-one. Your goal today is to become familiar with the format of these IELTS sections. Don’t worry about grading yourself today.

Week 1, Day 3:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the video Studying for the IELTS in the Introduction to IELTS section. Then, watch the first video under the Reading section, titled The SUN Method.
Watch any 3-4 grammar videos of your choice in Magoosh, according to your weaknesses.

Official Practice:

Take the Reading section of Practice Test 1 from The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS (pages 160-170). Use the self-scoring chart in the back of the book (pages 387-388) to see where you stand. You should review your wrong answers carefully so that you understand why you made every mistake. However, the goal for today is to become familiar with the question types you will encounter in the IELTS Reading section.

Week 1, Day 4:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch these videos under Speaking:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Speaking” button on your Dashboard. Answer two full sets of interview questions. Make sure to utilize the built-in recording function. Afterwards, assess your responses using official IELTS band descriptors for Speaking. If possible, find a native English speaker or someone proficient in English to help you assess your speaking. Make sure to watch the explanation videos for both sets of interview questions.
Master at least 20 more words in Magoosh’s IELTS flashcards. If you believe the deck you are working on is easy for you, finish it today.

Official Practice:

Complete the “Listening” section of Practice Test 1 on pages 154-159 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. You should review your incorrect answers carefully, learning from your mistakes. However, the goal for today is simply to become familiar with the question types you will encounter in IELTS listening.

Week 1, Day 5:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the videos in the Listening section called General Tips and Strategies and APT Method. You should also watch these short introductory Listening videos:

Watch any 3-4 grammar videos of your choice in Magoosh, according to your weaknesses.

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete one Task 2 essay and watch the explanation video.

Official Practice:

Take the “Reading” section of Practice Test 2 on pages 177-187 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Review your wrong answers carefully so that you understand why you made every mistake.

Week 1, Day 6:

Lessons:
- In Magoosh, watch these lessons in the Writing section:
Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Reading” button on your Dashboard. Read one passage and answer all questions for that passage. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Take the “Writing” section of Practice Test 2 on page 188 of The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS.

How to Study for IELTS: Week Two

Week 2, Day 1:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch three videos under IELTS Skills:

Magoosh Practice:

Spend time today learning more new words with Magoosh’s IELTS flashcards.
Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Listen to two different passages and answer all questions related to those passages. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Read the essays that you wrote on Week 1, Day 6. Compare them to the sample essays and answer explanations in the back of the book. Edit both of your essays. Did you catch any errors that you could correct the next time you write? Did you meet the word count minimum? Are your essays organized clearly? Use the official IELTS Writing band descriptors to help you evaluate how you did. Here are the band descriptors for Task 1 and Task 2. If possible, find a native English speaker or someone proficient in English to help you assess your writing and give you feedback.

Week 2, Day 2:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch these videos under Speaking:

Watch 4-5 new grammar videos in Magoosh. Have you discovered any areas of weakness with your grammar by evaluating your writing and speaking responses? Focus on these areas.

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Speaking” button on your Dashboard. Answer two full sets of interview questions and watch the explanation videos.

Official Practice:

Complete the “Listening” section of Practice Test 2 on pages 173-176 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Review your incorrect answers carefully. Study the scripts in the back of the book (pages 344-346) to understand your incorrect answers.

Week 2, Day 3:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch these two videos under Speaking:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete one Task 1 essay, and then watch the explanation video.
Spend 20-30 minutes answering questions from this set of Speaking prompts on the Magoosh IELTS blog.

Official Practice:

Answer all questions from the “Speaking” section of Practice Test 2 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS (page 189). You should record your responses so you can evaluate them at a later time using official IELTS band descriptors. You may be able to use your computer or phone to record your responses. This online recorder may also be helpful.

Week 2, Day 4:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next three videos under Writing:

Watch 3-4 new grammar videos in Magoosh.

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Listen to 3 different passages and answer all questions related to those passages. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

strong>Official Practice:

Take the “Reading” section of Practice Test 3 on pages 195-204 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Review your wrong answers carefully so that you understand why you made every mistake.

Week 2, Day 5:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch three videos under Reading:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete one Task 2 essay, and then watch the explanation video.

Official Practice:

Edit the essays you wrote today and on Week 2, Day 3. How could you make them better? Can you find grammar mistakes you could avoid next time you write?
Listen again to your recorded Speaking responses from Magoosh and your official practice. Can you find mistakes or ways to improve your answers? If you had trouble answering a few specific questions, try answering them again. Repetition is a great way to improve your speaking responses.

Week 2, Day 6:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next three videos under Reading: Matching Headings Questions, Matching Sentence Endings Questions, and Multiple Choice Questions.

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Reading” button on your Dashboard. Read one passage and answer all questions for that passage. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.
Spend 10-20 minutes working on your vocabulary either with Magoosh’s IELTS flashcards or these vocabulary exercises.

How to Prepare for IELTS: Week Three

Week 3, Day 1:

Congratulations—you’ve now reached the halfway point of your one month of IELTS study!

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next two videos under Writing, Task 2 Essay Type: Advantages and Disadvantages and Task 2 Essay Type: Agree or Disagree?

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Listen to two different passages and answer all questions related to those passages. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Take the “Writing” section of Practice Test 3 on page 205 of The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS.

Week 3, Day 2:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next three videos under Reading:

Watch 3-4 new grammar videos in Magoosh and review one more.

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Speaking” button on your Dashboard. Answer two full sets of interview questions and watch the explanation videos.
Spend 10-20 minutes working on your vocabulary using these vocabulary exercises.

Official Practice:

In The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS, read page 132-133. Take your time as you analyze the three essay samples on page 133. Then do the same exercise with the essays you wrote on Week 3, Day 1. Make sure you also read the sample essays in the back of the book (pg. 390-391). Compare them to your own. What features of these essays could you incorporate into your own responses to improve them?

Week 3, Day 3:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next three videos under Listening:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete one Task 1 and one Task 2 essay, and then watch the explanation videos.

Official Practice:

Complete the “Listening” section of Practice Test 3 on pages 190-194 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Review your incorrect answers carefully, learning from your mistakes.

Week 3, Day 4:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next three videos under Writing:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Reading” button on your Dashboard. Read three passages and answer all questions. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Answer all questions from the “Speaking” section of Practice Test 3 in the The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS (page 206). Record your answers so you can review them later.

Week 3, Day 5:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the next video under Listening:

Watch 3-4 new grammar videos in Magoosh and review one other lesson of your choice, grammar or IELTS-based.

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Answer all of the questions for with three passages. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.
Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete one Task 2 essay, and then watch the explanation video.

Week 3, Day 6:

no interruptions

The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS

If at all possible, try to find a native English speaker to interview you for the Speaking exam. If that isn’t possible, find a friend who knows some English to read you the questions. And if that is also impossible, simply read the questions and answer them on your own. Remember to record your responses so you can analyze them later!

How to Study for IELTS: Week Four

Week 4, Day 1:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the last three videos under Writing:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete two essays: a Task 1 essay and a Task 2 essay. Watch the explanation videos.

Official Practice:

Review all of your answers from the full practice test you took at the end of last week. Pay careful attention to your wrong answers in Reading and Listening, learning from your mistakes. Grade your Speaking and Writing tasks by comparing them with the examples provided in the back of the book.

Week 4, Day 2:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the last three videos under IELTS Skills:

In Magoosh, watch this video in the Speaking section:

Practice Interview #1

In Magoosh, watch this video in the Writing section:

How to Add Detail to Your Writing

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Reading” button on your Dashboard. Read two passages and answer all questions. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Do the Listening section of Practice Test 5 from The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Review your incorrect answers carefully.

Week 4, Day 3:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch the last two videos under Reading:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Listen to two different passages and answer all questions related to those passages. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

Official Practice:

Do the Writing section of Practice Test 5 from The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Compare your essays to the responses provided in the back of the book.

Week 4, Day 4:

Lessons:

In Magoosh, watch these Speaking videos:

Magoosh Practice:

Review all your vocabulary from both Magoosh flashcards and EnglishVocabularyExercises.com.
Click the “Practice Speaking” button on your Dashboard. Answer two full sets of interview questions. Watch the explanation video for both sets.

Official Practice:

Return to the Speaking task recordings you created on Week 3, Day 4. Repeat the same tasks better than the first time, attempting to include new vocabulary in every answer. Try to avoid grammar errors you made the first time through. When you’re done, compare the recordings. Were you more fluent than the last time? Were your responses more organized? Did new problems emerge?
Return to the essays you wrote yesterday. Edit them and consider ways to improve them. If at all possible, give your essays to a teacher, friend, or family member (with knowledge of English) to read and evaluate. It can be very helpful to get a another person’s opinion about your writing.

Week 4, Day 5:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Writing” button on your Dashboard. Complete one to two essays, watching the explanation videos.

Official Practice:

Complete the Reading questions from Practice Test 5 from page 232 to 243 of The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Review each incorrect answer carefully.

Week 4, Day 6:

Magoosh Practice:

Click the “Practice Reading” button on your Dashboard. Read two passages and answer all questions. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.
Click the “Practice Listening” button on your Dashboard. Listen to two different passages and answer all questions related to those passages. Watch the explanation video for every question you get wrong.

If you have time remaining:

Review Magoosh videos and practice questions daily.
Take Practice Test 6 in The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS.
Review vocabulary that you’ve already learned.
Regularly listen to TED talks and read articles from New York Times or Newsweek. After every article or talk, summarize what you learned either in writing or in speech. If you speak your summary, record yourself.

The day before your IELTS test:

what you need to bring on test day

Good Luck!

Author

Eliot Friesen

Eliot Friesen-Meyers is the Senior Curriculum Manager for Magoosh IELTS and TOEFL. He attended Goshen College (B.A.), New York University (M.A.), and Harvard University (M.T.S.), gaining experience and skills in curriculum development, ESOL instruction, online teaching and learning, and IELTS and TOEFL test prep education. Eliot’s teaching career started with Literacy Americorps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later, taught ESL programs at Northeastern University, University of California-Irvine, and Harold Washington College. Eliot was also a speaker at the 2019 TESOL International Conference. With over 10 years of experience, he understands the challenges students face and loves helping them overcome those challenges. Come join Eliot on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram. Recent blog posts Complete Guide to IELTS Writing Task 1 Complete Guide to IELTS Writing Task 2

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38 responses to “How to Prepare for IELTS in One Month: Academic IELTS Study Schedule”

Chetan

November 1, 2017

Hi Eliot,

Greetings!

I was wondering, if you have a study plan for IELTS General exam as well? I have my scheduled exam on 2nd of Dec’17.

Regards,
CN

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  November 2, 2017
  
  Hi Chetan,
  
  At the moment, we are only offering academic materials, not general materials. You can definitely use some of our free advice to help get you started, but you will want to find materials specifically designed for your exam, too. Good luck! 🙂
  
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  1. Pavan
    
    September 30, 2019
    
    I have purchased a plan. When I am going through the videos, I am finding the mention of both Academic and General. But when I started following the study plan it is clearly mentioned “For Reading, make sure to choose “Academic Reading” questions on this web page”. I am a bit confused now to follow the given plan. Please help.
    
    Reply
    1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
      
      February 2, 2020
      
      Hi Pavan,
      
      As a Premium student, you can always reach out to us for a more prompt response at [email protected] or through the Help button in your dashboard. Our Academic and General IELTS programs used to be combined, but now they are separate. If you are in your Academic account there is no need to specify Academic content in your practice session.
      
      Reply
2. RobShahid
  
  February 26, 2020
  
  Is the 1 month study plan free for students?
  
  Reply
  1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
    
    February 28, 2020
    
    Hi Rob,
    
    The plan is free and available to everyone for download. Many of the tasks in the schedule, however, require a Magoosh subscription or other materials that you will need to borrow or purchase. If you have more questions about studying with Magoosh, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
    
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Taaniya Sharma

December 6, 2017

Hi, I want to do my IELTS in 20 days, can you help on tips for a higher band? I’m proficient in English but would still appreciate any help. As of now 31st December is my test date. Thanks

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1. Eliot Friesen
  
  December 7, 2017
  
  Hi Taaniya,
  
  You can do a lot in the next 20 days to prepare for the test. My advice is to begin by taking an official full-length practice test to see which sections you need to work on most. For example, if you struggle to complete both essay questions in an hour, you know you’ll need to work on trimming off some of that time. After that, I would spend time learning about the test (the different question types, the directions, etc.) and IELTS strategies. This blog post has some good resources to help you prepare. At Magoosh, we also offer a prep course you should check out!
  
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  1. Cindy Desouza
    
    January 29, 2020
    
    I wanted to do my IELTS in 1 year’s time instead of two years. I’m quite proficient in English. I wanted a higher band of 7.5 in everything. I want to prepare myself for the exam well.
    
    Reply
    1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
      
      February 16, 2020
      
      Hi Cindy,
      
      I’d recommend checking out our Magoosh Premium Program! Our comprehensive lesson videos and practice questions, along with expert support from tutors like me, can help you to reach your target scores! Good luck!
      
      Reply
Safiuddin zami

February 4, 2018

Want a good result

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  February 5, 2018
  
  We’re cheering you on, Safiuddin! Explore our blog and check out our Premium program for more tips for how to study for the IELTS. Good luck! 🙂
  
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Lovedeep

March 2, 2018

hello Magoosh
I need L8 R7 W7 S7 for my immigration purpose.
I am pretty good with reading and speaking. Every time I scored 8 and 7.5 in these sections respectively.
But I need help with writing and listening,I am getting short by 1 band from both of them,I have a exam on 24th March.Can you help me with it.
please contact me

Thanks

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  March 11, 2018
  
  Hi there,
  
  In order to improve on the IELTS, you need to have a strong English level, good strategy and a LOT of practice. It’s essential to have good study materials and a strong understanding of all of the topics on the IELTS. I recommend that you take a look through our blog. We have a lot of information that can help you to improve in the writing and listening section. I also recommend that you try out our Magoosh Premium Program free trial. Our Premium Program will take you through all of the information and practice you need for a great score. In fact, if you complete the entire program, we guarantee that you will either see an overall 7 band score or improve your overall band score by .5 points! That might be just what you need to reach your target score 🙂
  
  Reply
Zinat

March 31, 2018

Hi,
The 1 month IELTS study schedule is given here but I want to know about the 6 months premium. How can it help me in my long preparation?What kind of materials does it provide?Is it same as 1 week and 1 month program? Is just the duration and access time longer?

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  April 2, 2018
  
  Hi Zinat,
  
  Thanks for reaching out to Magoosh! The only difference between the one week, one month and six month subscription is the length of time that you have access to the product. Our Premium program provides comprehensive information, strategies and practice to help you excel on the IELTS. Our 90 videos will take you through everything you need to know for the IELTS, and you can practice with over 200 questions and get support from our team of experienced tutors. You can check us out with a free trial to see if Magoosh is right for you, and if you have more questions about purchasing a subscription, you can email us at [email protected] 🙂
  
  Reply
Deblina

April 25, 2018

thank you so much for sharing this article

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1. Eliot Friesen
  
  April 25, 2018
  
  You’re welcome, Deblina! I’m glad you’re finding it helpful!
  
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Sitara

July 13, 2018

Hello, my name is Sitara I live in New Delhi Iam searching for academic IELTS preparation can u give me information plzz ?

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  July 17, 2018
  
  Hi Sitara,
  
  Sure! If you are looking for affordable and high quality test prep, look no further! Our comprehensive Premium program includes video lessons to teach you the methods and strategies you need for the test, along with practice questions to help you master the skills needed for a great score! We also have a team of tutors to help you prepare for the test. See our plans (and start a 7-day free trial) on our Plans and Pricing page! If you have more questions about our program, please reach out to us at [email protected]
  
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BATI

November 27, 2018

Hi Mr. Friesen and Magoosh Family,

I have 15 days to study IELTS Academic and I had 99 in TOEFL iBT in May, 2018. I wonder is it possible to make a quick study and get 7 or 7+ IELTS Academic score with this background. I am not familiar with the test very much and I am trying to establishing a solid foundation for it right now.

Is 15 days adequate for this objective?

Thanks in advance.

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1. David Recine
  
  November 27, 2018
  
  Hi Bati,
  
  Congratulations on your excellent TOEFL score! A 99 is roughly equivalent to a 7 on the IELTS (see comparisons on the official TOEFL website).
  
  So you probably have the right level of English skill to get the 7 you need on the IELTS. The next step is to really get acquainted with the format of the IELTS test, and develop some good IELTS-specific strategies. Test structure and strategy can be learned relatively quickly.
  
  If you have a Magoosh IELTS subscription, my advice would be to start by just watching all of the video lessons. This should take you well under two weeks, probably just a week or slightly more. Then, from there, do practice questions as time allows, including at least one practice test. This will allow you to focus on learning test strategy and structure, with some time at the end to apply your very good English skills directly to IELTS practice.
  
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Person

November 28, 2018

If i prepare for ielts through your free materials only, can i reach my goal which is 7?

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1. David Recine
  
  December 4, 2018
  
  You may possibly be able to get to your IELTS goal of 7 just with free materials. That depends a lot on where your score currently is, though. For example, if you’re getting 5.5 or below on your practice exams, getting to 7 will be harder. You may need more than a month and you may benefit from additional paid material in that case. However, if you’re getting a 6 or 6.5 in practice, 7 is in close reach.
  
  With that said, if you do decide to use only free materials, don’t just stick with Magoosh. The official IELTS websites also have a lot of additional free IELTS prep material, which can go nicely with Magoosh’s free offerings. 🙂
  
  Reply
Sara

December 2, 2018

Hello i have some question.
Actually im going to take computer based ielts exam in January. About computer based and paper based . This two test are completely same or different ?

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1. David Recine
  
  December 4, 2018
  
  In terms of content and questions, the computer and paper-based IELTS exams are the same. (And the Speaking section is completely unchanged– that’s still a face-to-face interview!) However, taking the IELTS on computer can feel a good deal different. TO get a sense of the look and feel of the questions on the new computer-based IELTS, check out these official IELTS CBT questions.
  
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  1. Vittorio
    
    September 30, 2019
    
    Hello, I tried the exam in July and I got 6.5 overall.
    For academic purpose I need a minimum overall score of 7 and I have just one month to study cause I need to retake it as soon as possibile and the exam that i’m going to try is the last one before my academic deadlines.
    Do you that if I follow rigorously this study plan I can reach my goal?
    I really need this.
    
    Reply
    1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
      
      February 2, 2020
      
      Hi Vittorio,
      
      We guarantee a .5-point score increase if you use Magoosh and study diligently! It sounds like you are motivated, so I think you have a very good chance of reaching your goal!
      
      Reply
Marco

January 14, 2019

Hello.

I am new in Magoosh an I was wondering if it is a good idea to follow this plan for one month? or should I do with custom practice?

In addition, could you give me your advice on the next questions?

1. does this month practice include everything? I mean, tests, or only recommendations for the exam?
2. do I get everything with this month plan? or do I need to study other things into Magoosh?, I mean, is this plan full enough? don’t I need anything else?

Thanks for your advice.

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  January 25, 2019
  
  Hi Marco,
  
  Thanks for reaching out to Magoosh! In the future, if you have any questions about our Premium program, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] 🙂
  
  This study plan is designed as a comprehensive way to prepare for the IELTS exam. We go through all of the information, skills and strategies that you need for success on the IELTS. It includes skill development, practice questions, practice tests, flashcards, and everything else you need to know for the exam.
  
  We do recommend that students use the Official Guide to the IELTS . The Official Guide is made by the test-makers themselves, so it’s the most authentic material out there. It’s not necessary to use this in order to study, but we highly recommend it!
  
  If you have any more questions about our plans, please reach out to [email protected] 🙂
  
  Reply
Marco

January 14, 2019

Where are grammar videos in Magoosh?, because you put “Watch any 4-5 grammar videos of your choice in Magoosh, but I don’t know where they are located, could you help me?

In addition, what does mean this: choose grammar lessons that will help you most with your weaknesses.

Thanks

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  January 25, 2019
  
  Hi Marco,
  
  If you are a Magoosh Premium student, please feel free to ask these questions directly to our team of tutors at [email protected] or using the purple Help tab in your dashboard! If you are a Premium member: the grammar lessons are listed on the right side of your Lessons Page. If you aren’t a Premium student, you can access our free Magoosh English grammar here. We say that you can choose which topics you need to cover because different students have different needs, and not everyone needs to review all of the grammar videos!
  
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Zoey

July 2, 2019

Hi ! I’m preparing my ielts for 30 days. Before this I got band 5.0. My uni expect us to get band 5.5. Do u think I can manage to get band 5.5 during 1 month preparation?

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1. David Recine
  
  July 8, 2019
  
  A 0.5 improvement is a small, manageable one. I’d say you definitely have a shot at doing this in a month, provided you follow a good plan and stay focused on your studies. 🙂
  
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Vicente

January 24, 2020

Hi guys how are you my name is Vicente I am from Chile I am currently living in Canada and I need to score 6.5 band to go to college I currently have about 5 band sometimes I get 5.5 band but mostly 5 so I would like to get a plan to 6.5 band as soon as possible because I need to take my ielts test in about 2 or 3 months please I need help because I have problem in my organization what plan do you recommend me please thank you guys I will be waiting your answer as soon as possible thank you

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  February 12, 2020
  
  Hi Vicente,
  
  I think the one month plan, combined with the support of Magoosh’s comprehensive study program, will help you to reach your goals! I would recommend that you wait to set your test date until you are more confident in your ability to score a 6.5 band score, however. We have some students who end up following the one month plan twice in order to reach their target scores. It really depends on your much time and effort you can put in to your studies, how quickly you learn and how confident of a test-taker you are 🙂 Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any more questions about our program!
  
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natali gonzales

February 3, 2020

Hi Magoosh team, I would like to know if students receive a feedback from writing tests?

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1. Magoosh Test Prep Expert
  
  February 12, 2020
  
  Hi Natali,
  
  Students who purchase our 6-month plan receive one scored essay from our team of expert tutors. The scored essay includes the band scores and tips on how to improve.
  
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