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 1-Month Study
Plan
for

International English
Language Testing System
(IELTS)
and

Test of English as a
Foreign Language
(TOEFL)

by

Kolawole, Saheed Oluwasola

 WEEK 1

1. Take a diagnostic test for both IELTS and TOEFL

to assess your current level and identify your
strengths and weaknesses.
• Taking a diagnostic test will give you a sense
of your starting point for both exams and help
you identify which areas you need to focus on
during your study plan.
2. Familiarize yourself with the test formats and
timing for both exams.
• Understanding the structure of each exam
and the timing for each section will help you
pace yourself and better allocate your time
during the test.
3. Practice your reading skills by reading academic
articles and taking notes on the main ideas and
details for both exams.
• The reading sections of both exams require
you to read academic passages and answer
questions based on the main ideas and
details of the text. Practicing reading
 academic articles and taking notes on the
main ideas and details will help you improve
your reading skills for both exams.
4. Practice your listening skills by listening to
English news broadcasts and podcasts, and
taking notes on the main points and details for
both exams.
• The listening sections of both exams require
you to listen to academic lectures and
conversations and answer questions based
on the main points and details. Practicing
listening to English news broadcasts and
podcasts and taking notes on the main points
and details will help you improve your
listening skills for both exams.
5. Start building your vocabulary by studying high-
frequency academic words and their usage in
context for both exams.
• Building your vocabulary is important for both
exams, as you'll need to understand
academic words and their meanings in
context to answer questions in the reading
and listening sections. Studying high-
frequency academic words and their usage in
context will help you improve your vocabulary
for both exams.
 WEEK 2
1. Focus on improving your writing skills by writing
practice essays for both exams and getting
feedback from a teacher or tutor.
• The writing sections of both exams require
you to write essays on academic topics.
Practicing writing practice essays and getting
feedback from a teacher or tutor will help you
improve your writing skills for both exams.
2. Learn how to structure your essays effectively
and use appropriate linking words and phrases
for both exams.
• Knowing how to structure your essays
effectively and use appropriate linking words
and phrases will help you write clear and
cohesive essays for both exams.
3. Practice your speaking skills by recording
yourself answering practice questions for both
exams, and then listening to your recordings to
identify areas for improvement.
 • The speaking sections of both exams require
you to speak about academic topics.
Practicing answering practice questions and
listening to your recordings to identify areas
for improvement will help you improve your
speaking skills for both exams.
4. Get feedback from a teacher or tutor on your
speaking skills for both exams and practice
incorporating their suggestions.
• Getting feedback from a teacher or tutor on
your speaking skills and incorporating their
suggestions will help you improve your
speaking skills for both exams.
 WEEK 3

1. Continue to practice your reading, listening,

writing, and speaking skills using practice
materials and sample questions for both exams.
• Practicing your skills using practice materials
and sample questions for both exams will help
you continue to improve your skills and
become more familiar with the types of
questions you'll see on test day.
2. Identify any areas where you are still struggling
and focus on improving those skills for both
exams.
• Identifying any areas where you are still
struggling and focusing on improving those
skills will help you target your study plan and
improve your overall performance on both
exams.
3. Review grammar rules and practice using them
correctly in context for both exams.
• Reviewing grammar rules and practicing
using them correctly in context will help you
 avoid common errors and improve your
accuracy in both exams.
4. Practice time management by simulating test
conditions for both exams and practicing pacing
yourself during each section.
• Practicing time management is important for
both exams, as you'll need to allocate your
time effectively during each section to ensure
you have enough time to complete all the
questions.
5. Take a practice test for both IELTS and TOEFL to
assess your progress and identify any areas
where you still need improvement.
• Taking a practice test will give you a sense of
how you're progressing and help you identify
any areas where you still need to improve.
 WEEK 4
1. Focus on reviewing any areas where you are still
struggling for both exams.
• Focusing on reviewing any areas where you
are still struggling will help you target your
study plan and improve your overall
performance on both exams.
2. Take at least one more practice test for both
IELTS and TOEFL to further assess your
progress and identify any areas where you still
need improvement.
• Taking at least one more practice test will give
you a sense of how you're progressing and
help you identify any areas where you still
need to improve.
3. Focus on test-taking strategies for both exams,
such as guessing strategies, elimination
strategies, and how to manage test anxiety.
• Knowing test-taking strategies for both exams
will help you feel more confident and prepared
on test day.
4. Take a break the day before the exam to relax
and get a good night's sleep.
• Taking a break the day before the exam will
help you feel more relaxed and refreshed on
test day.
5. On test day, make sure to read all instructions
carefully and pace yourself throughout each
section.
• Reading all instructions carefully and pacing
yourself throughout each section will help you
stay on track and ensure you have enough
time to complete all the questions.

Conclusion
Remember to pace yourself during the exam, read
the instructions carefully, and use your time wisely.
Good luck on your IELTS and TOEFL exam!