Level B1 (approx. band 4-5) · Academic and General Training With one month to go, some candidates panic and try to learn everything again. Others take test after test and never study their mistakes. Both waste time. In this episode: • Know your gap • The plan for band 6 • The plan for bands 7 and 8 • Mock tests and using this course • Model • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • Measure first; a clear gap gives you a clear plan. • For band 6, complete answers and clear paragraphs matter most. • Higher bands need Writing Task 2 depth and fewer repeated errors. • Fewer mocks, deeper review, and targeted episodes from this course. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.