New to IELTS? Start here. One short lesson a day, 20 minutes a day, for 7 days. No sign-up, no payment. Each day links to the full free lesson on this site. Do the days in order — Day 7 checks what you learned.
Day 1 — Speaking Part 1
Answer in 2–3 sentences. Use one past tense and one present tense. Practise: hometown, work or study, weekend. Speaking lessons →
Day 2 — Writing Task 2
Learn the 4-part structure: opinion, reason 1, reason 2, conclusion. Write 1 essay outline, not a full essay. Plan any essay in 5 minutes →
Day 3 — Vocabulary
10 words for Task 2. Learn the word, learn one collocation for each word, use each word in one sentence. Vocabulary lessons →
Day 4 — Grammar
Relative clauses and conditionals. One rule, 5 practice sentences. Underline the grammar in your answer. Grammar lessons →
Day 5 — Speaking Part 2
1-minute plan, 2-minute talk. Use the A–R–E method: Answer, Reason, Example. Speaking lessons →
Day 6 — Writing Task 1
Learn the overview sentence. Describe the main change first, details after. Writing lessons →
Day 7 — Mock + Review
Do one Speaking Part 1 set and one Task 2 outline. Check your band with the Band Calculator. Repeat your weakest day. Try the free tools →
Finished? Next step: the 4-week plan. How to reach Band 7 in 4 weeks →