30-Day IELTS Band 7.5 Study Plan (2026) (Free PDF)
Day-by-day Band 7.5 sprint with mocks, drills and review checkpoints for candidates near their target Free printable PDF.
How to use this list
This is a day-by-day 30-day Band 7.5 sprint for candidates already near their target. Use it after a diagnostic mock, not before. Download the free 30-day Band 7.5 study plan PDF and keep it beside your weekly schedule.
The printable PDF is the source of truth for daily tasks. The tables below summarise who the plan fits, how each week is paced, and where to practise on Daily English Pro (`/practice/*`, `/mock-tests`, `/tools/writing-checker`).
- Sit one full diagnostic first, then start Day 1 with a mistake log
- Download the PDF and tick days as you finish them
- Keep weekday sessions to 60-90 minutes; protect sleep before full sections
- Use /practice/* for drills and /mock-tests for half and full mocks
- Compare progress with /tools/score-calculator and rewrite Writing via /tools/writing-checker
Print the Band 7.5 calendar before Week 1
Do not rebuild the plan in a notebook from memory. Open the free PDF, print or save it offline, then follow each day in order. If your gap is larger than about 0.5 band, switch to the 90-day Band 7.5 study plan instead.
Who this 30-day calendar is for
Best when your diagnostic is within about 0.5 band of target and you can study 15-20 hours a week. If your gap is larger or hours are under 10, use the 90-day calendar instead.
| Check | Rule of thumb |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic gap | Usually 0.5 band or less overall; floor skill not more than 1.0 below target |
| Weekly hours | 15-20 focused hours; four short weekday sessions beat one weekend marathon |
| Goal of the month | Polish errors, timing and stamina - not learn fundamentals from zero |
Week 1 - Targeted repair
Drill only the question types in your mistake log. Keep sessions 60-90 minutes.
| Day | Focus | Tasks (60-90 min) | Product link tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostic review | Tag every miss by type; name floor skill and gap in bands | /tools/score-calculator |
| 2 | Listening traps | One full Listening section + same-day error log (distractor vs spelling) | /practice/listening |
| 3 | Reading evidence | One timed Reading passage set; mark evidence lines for each answer | /practice/reading |
| 4 | Writing Task 2 | Plan 10 min, write 40 min, check 10 min; rewrite one weak paragraph | /tools/writing-checker |
| 5 | Speaking fluency | Record Part 1 + Part 2 (2 min); note fillers and unclear examples | /practice/speaking |
| 6 | Floor-skill extra | Double session on floor skill only; no new materials outside the log | /app |
| 7 | Half mock + review | Two skills timed back to back; review same day while memory is fresh | /mock-tests |
Week 2 - Section stamina
Move from single passages to full timed sections. Protect sleep before long sets.
| Day | Focus | Tasks (60-90 min) | Product link tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Full Listening | Complete 40-question Listening under exam timing; no pause | /practice/listening |
| 9 | Full Reading | 60-minute Reading set; keep 20-20-20 rhythm if that is your plan | /practice/reading |
| 10 | Task 1 + Task 2 | Task 1 (20 min) then Task 2 (40 min); check overview and position | /practice/writing |
| 11 | Speaking three parts | Full Speaking simulation; record and score Fluency vs Lexical Resource | /practice/speaking |
| 12 | Listening + Reading back to back | Two sections without a long break; note where concentration drops | /mock-tests |
| 13 | Writing rewrite day | Rewrite yesterday's Task 2 after Writing Checker notes; compare bands | /tools/writing-checker |
| 14 | Midpoint check | Re-score one skill with Score Calculator; adjust week 3 focus list | /tools/score-calculator |
Week 3 - Half mocks and tight feedback
Two half-length mocks mid-week. Review every miss the same day.
| Day | Focus | Tasks (60-90 min) | Product link tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Half mock A | Listening + Reading timed; build a fresh mistake table | /mock-tests |
| 16 | Repair from half mock A | Drill only the two costliest question types from day 15 | /practice/listening |
| 17 | Half mock B | Writing + Speaking under time; same review depth as a full mock | /practice/writing |
| 18 | Writing criteria pass | Mark Task 2 against TR, CC, LR, GRA; fix one criterion only | /tools/writing-checker |
| 19 | Speaking Part 3 depth | Six Part 3 questions; push reasons + examples, not short yes/no | /practice/speaking |
| 20 | Reading speed repair | One hard passage timed; practise skipping and returning | /practice/reading |
| 21 | Light full-section mix | One Listening or Reading section + 30 min Speaking notes review | /app |
Week 4 - Full mocks and taper
Two complete mocks, then taper. Rest beats a last-minute cram in the final 2-3 days.
| Day | Focus | Tasks (60-90 min) | Product link tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Full mock 1 | All four skills, exam timing; no mid-test review | /mock-tests |
| 23 | Full mock 1 review | Same-day deep review; floor skill first, then careless errors | /tools/score-calculator |
| 24 | Targeted polish | 60-90 min on the top three recurring errors only | /practice/listening |
| 25 | Full mock 2 | Second complete mock at your real exam time of day if possible | /mock-tests |
| 26 | Full mock 2 review | Compare mock 1 vs 2; confirm floor skill moved or still blocked | /tools/writing-checker |
| 27 | Light skill touch | Short Listening or Speaking only; no new strategies | /practice/speaking |
| 28 | Logistics and light review | ID, route, sleep plan; skim mistake log, do not start new drills | /app |
| 29 | Taper day | Optional 30 min vocabulary or phrase review; early night | /guides/study-plan-30-60-90 |
| 30 | Rest or exam day | If exam tomorrow: rest. If exam today: trust the plan you already ran | /mock-tests |
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Frequently asked questions
Is 30 days enough if I am a full band below target?+
Usually not. Switch to the 90-day Band 7.5 plan or read the 30 vs 90 hub.
What if I miss two days in a row?+
Do not double up. Resume the next calendar day and extend your exam date by a few days if your floor skill still lags.
How many full mocks should I sit in 30 days?+
Plan for two full mocks in the final week, plus earlier half mocks. Quality same-day review matters more than mock count.
Where is the free PDF?+
Use the download button near the top and again above the practice CTA, or open the 30-day Band 7.5 study plan PDF directly.