Goal: Learn all SDS task types, assess your current level, and start building core vocabulary.
Day 1 (Mon) — Exam Orientation#
| Time | Activity | Resource |
|---|
| 15 min | Read exam overview | 01-exam-formats/overview.md |
| 15 min | Read reading formats | 01-exam-formats/reading-formats.md |
| 15 min | Read listening formats | 01-exam-formats/listening-formats.md |
| 15 min | Read writing + speaking formats | 01-exam-formats/writing-formats.md + speaking-formats.md |
Day 2 (Tue) — Vocabulary: Work + First Practice#
| Time | Activity | Resource |
|---|
| 20 min | Study Vocab Pack 01 — Work | 02-vocabulary/01-work.md |
| 15 min | Try 1 reading exercise (Exercise 1 — Job ad) | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md |
| 15 min | Try 1 writing exercise (Prompt 6 — cancel appointment) | 03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md |
Day 3 (Wed) — Vocabulary: Job Search + Listening#
| Time | Activity | Resource |
|---|
| 20 min | Study Vocab Pack 02 — Job Search | 02-vocabulary/02-job-search.md |
| 15 min | Number dictation drill | 03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md |
| 15 min | Review yesterday’s vocab (Work) — self-test | 02-vocabulary/01-work.md |
Day 4 (Thu) — Vocabulary: Authorities + Speaking#
| Time | Activity | Resource |
|---|
| 20 min | Study Vocab Pack 03 — Authorities | 02-vocabulary/03-authorities.md |
| 15 min | Read speaking strategies | 03-skills/speaking/strategies.md |
| 15 min | Draft your self-introduction | 03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md |
Day 5 (Fri) — Review + Mixed Practice#
| Time | Activity | Resource |
|---|
| 15 min | Review vocab packs 1–3 (self-test) | 02-vocabulary/ |
| 15 min | Reading Exercise 2 (Notice MC) | 03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md |
| 15 min | Short dialogue listening | 03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md |
| 15 min | Record self-introduction 2× | 03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md |
Day 6 (Sat) — Writing Focus#
| Time | Activity | Resource |
|---|
| 15 min | Read writing strategies | 03-skills/writing/strategies.md |
| 15 min | Read email templates | 03-skills/writing/email-templates.md |
| 20 min | Write 2 simple emails (Prompts 7–8) | 03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md |
Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review#
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 15 min | Review any vocab you struggled with |
| 15 min | Re-read your written emails — check for mistakes |
Week 1 Summary Checklist#