IELTS preparation in 2 weeks: a realistic Writing and Speaking plan
A focused two-week IELTS preparation plan for Writing and Speaking: daily tasks, feedback, and what to prioritise when time is short.
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The short answer
Two weeks is enough to learn the format and fix your biggest errors, not to change your level — so practise under test conditions daily.
Week 1: format and diagnosis
- Day 1: timed Task 2 + feedback
- Day 2–3: Task 1 types
- Day 4–5: Speaking Parts 1–3 recorded
- Day 6–7: fix top three errors
Week 2: test conditions
- Full Writing test every other day
- Daily recorded speaking
- Review error log each morning
Related guide: Mock speaking test
What to prioritise
Answering every part of the question and speaking at length are the fastest gains.
Put this into practice
Write a timed essay now and get feedback to set your priorities.
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Official sources and further reading
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