What you will achieve

• A daily routine that fits 60 to 120 minutes
• A clear clock for each section and task
• Faster decisions with fewer revisits
• A repeatable mock test routine
• A simple way to track gains and fix weak areas

Bootcamp roadmap

Phase 1 Diagnose: Days 1 to 2
Quick checks, one mini set per skill, collect errors.

Phase 2 Build: Days 3 to 9
Short focused drills with strict time caps.

Phase 3 Simulate: Days 10 to 12
Timed mixed sets and one compact mock.

Phase 4 Peak: Days 13 to 14
Light review, finalize test day plan, rest well.

Daily study template (pick 60, 90, or 120 minutes)

Warm up 5 minutes
Breathing, quick stretch, open notebook.

Block A 20 to 30 minutes
Primary weak skill drill.

Block B 20 to 30 minutes
Second weak skill or writing planning.

Block C 20 to 30 minutes
Mixed review or speed practice.

Cool down 5 minutes
Log scores, note one error pattern, set next task.

Tip: use 25/5 or 30/5 time cycles. Stop when the timer rings.

Section timing blueprints

Listening

• Paper based: 30 minutes test plus 10 minutes transfer.
• Computer delivered: about 30 minutes with on screen review time.
• Practice cycle 30 minutes
  3 minutes preview questions
  24 minutes play once, answer live
  3 minutes quick check
• Time savers
  Read 2 to 3 questions ahead. Circle key words and number forms. If lost, jump to the next item. Cap revisits at 3 items per section.

Reading

• 60 minutes total, no extra transfer time.
• Macro split: Passage 1 = 18 minutes, Passage 2 = 20 minutes, Passage 3 = 22 minutes.
• Per passage micro plan
  2 minutes skim title and first lines
  12 to 16 minutes answer in clusters
  Last 2 minutes quick audit
• Question group order
  Start with factual types (matching, gap fill), then T F NG, then headings or summary.
• Time savers
  Write a tiny map: paragraph letters plus keywords. Cap each hard item at 60 seconds, mark, move on.

Writing

• 60 minutes total.
• Suggested split: Task 2 = 40 minutes, Task 1 = 20 minutes.
• Task 2 micro plan 40 minutes
  8 minutes plan: question decode, stance, 2 reasons, 4 bullet supports
  26 minutes write: intro 2 to 3 sentences, 2 body paragraphs, short close
  6 minutes check: grammar, linking, precise words
• Task 1 micro plan 20 minutes
  5 minutes read and plan key trends
  12 minutes write
  3 minutes check
• Time savers
  Use short topic sentences. Prefer one clear complex sentence per paragraph, not many. Keep examples short. If stuck, write a simple correct sentence and continue.

Speaking

• Total 11 to 14 minutes.
• Practice timer
  Part 1: 4 to 5 minutes, answers 10 to 15 seconds each
  Part 2: 1 minute plan, 2 minutes speak
  Part 3: 4 to 5 minutes, answers 20 to 40 seconds
• Time savers
  Use a 3 step answer: direct answer, reason, tiny example. In Part 2 write 5 bullet words only. If you stall, use a repair phrase and finish the idea.

Two bootcamp options

14 day quick plan

• Day 1: Mini tests LRWS, log top 5 errors
• Day 2: Timing drills: Listening 2 sections, Reading 1 passage, Writing outlines x2, Speaking topics x4
• Day 3: Reading speed set + TFNG focus
• Day 4: Writing Task 2 planning lab + 1 essay
• Day 5: Listening numbers and names set + map/diagram set
• Day 6: Speaking fluency loop 8 minutes + minimal pairs
• Day 7: Mixed timed set LRW 60 minutes total
• Day 8: Writing Task 1 trend language + 1 report/letter
• Day 9: Reading headings and matching
• Day 10: Compact mock L R W 90 minutes
• Day 11: Mock review with error bank and rewrite
• Day 12: Speaking full practice, record and audit
• Day 13: Light review, 30 minute speed set, sleep checklist
• Day 14: Dress rehearsal: one section you fear most, stop early

4 week steady plan

• Weeks 1 to 2: skill building with small timed sets
• Week 3: two compact mocks plus targeted drills
• Week 4: one full mock, two light days, peak day

Test day clocks

Listening
Arrive early. Set volume. During breaks write only key letters or words. For paper based, use the 10 minutes transfer to spell carefully.

Reading
Start with the easiest passage. Hard stop at 18, 38, 60 minutes. Leave 2 minutes to scan blanks and bubbles.

Writing
Write Task 2 first. Check by layers: content, linking, verbs, articles, punctuation.

Speaking
Breathe low and slow before Part 2. Look at the card once per point, not every line.

Time caps and if-then rules

• If a question takes more than 60 seconds in Reading, guess, mark, move.
• If Listening loses your place, skip one answer and rejoin at the next keyword.
• If an essay paragraph reaches 7 lines, stop and close it.
• If a Speaking answer hits 45 seconds in Part 3, close with a short wrap line.

Accuracy and speed metrics

Track once per day:

• Listening accuracy percent and number errors per section
• Reading words per minute on skim and final score
• Writing words per minute and error density per 100 words
• Speaking words per minute and pause count per minute

Formula ideas:

• Error density = total errors divided by words times 100
• Pace = words divided by minutes

Weekly review checklist

• 1 score trend chart for LRWS
• 1 list of top 3 traps and fixes
• 2 rewritten sentences from Writing
• 1 new Speaking opener and closer
• Next week focus in one line

Common time wasters to avoid

• Rewriting the same sentence again and again
• Reading every word of the passage before questions
• Long Speaking plans
• New fancy words in the final week
• Skipping the final 5 minute checks

Mini templates

Daily card
Goal for today: ____
Main block: skill ____ time ____
Drill set: ____ score ____
One fix I learned: ____
Next step tomorrow: ____

Essay outline card
Question type: ____
Position: ____
BP1 idea and proof: ____
BP2 idea and proof: ____
Examples: ____
Linkers to use: ____

Speaking Part 2 card
Topic: ____
Points: A B C D
Hook: ____
Closer: ____

Tools to keep nearby

• Simple timer app
• Two pens and blank paper or a text editor
• Error bank notebook with three columns: mistake, reason, fix
• Earphones with clear audio for practice

Final note

Time plans only work if you stop when the timer stops. Keep tasks small, record scores, and focus on one fix per day. Follow the bootcamp steps, repeat the drills that work, and your speed and accuracy will rise together.