A realistic 30-day IELTS study plan for working professionals
One hour on weekdays, two on weekends. Here is how to use them for maximum impact.
Tanvir Ahmed 7 October 2026 2 min read
If you work full time, you need a plan that is short, focused and repeatable. This plan assumes about one hour on weekdays and two hours on Saturdays.
Every weekday (60 minutes)
10 minutes: vocabulary review with flashcards.
35 minutes: one skill focus (rotate Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
15 minutes: review mistakes and update your error log.
Every Saturday (2 hours)
A full Listening or Reading test under exam conditions.
One Task 2 essay, timed.
Week by week
Week | Focus |
|---|---|
1 | Diagnose: take one test per skill and set your target. |
2 | Question types: learn the method for each one. |
3 | Timing: practise everything against the clock. |
4 | Full mocks and teacher feedback on Writing and Speaking. |
Set your exam date in your dashboard and we will show you a countdown and your next best step every day.
Put this into practice
Practise the question type on its own, with instant marking.
