Goal: Learn all SDS task types, assess your current level, and start building core vocabulary.


Day 1 (Mon) — Exam Orientation

TimeActivityResource
15 minRead exam overview01-exam-formats/overview.md
15 minRead reading formats01-exam-formats/reading-formats.md
15 minRead listening formats01-exam-formats/listening-formats.md
15 minRead writing + speaking formats01-exam-formats/writing-formats.md + speaking-formats.md
  • Done

Day 2 (Tue) — Vocabulary: Work + First Practice

TimeActivityResource
20 minStudy Vocab Pack 01 — Work02-vocabulary/01-work.md
15 minTry 1 reading exercise (Exercise 1 — Job ad)03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md
15 minTry 1 writing exercise (Prompt 6 — cancel appointment)03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md
  • Done

Day 3 (Wed) — Vocabulary: Job Search + Listening

TimeActivityResource
20 minStudy Vocab Pack 02 — Job Search02-vocabulary/02-job-search.md
15 minNumber dictation drill03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md
15 minReview yesterday’s vocab (Work) — self-test02-vocabulary/01-work.md
  • Done

Day 4 (Thu) — Vocabulary: Authorities + Speaking

TimeActivityResource
20 minStudy Vocab Pack 03 — Authorities02-vocabulary/03-authorities.md
15 minRead speaking strategies03-skills/speaking/strategies.md
15 minDraft your self-introduction03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md
  • Done

Day 5 (Fri) — Review + Mixed Practice

TimeActivityResource
15 minReview vocab packs 1–3 (self-test)02-vocabulary/
15 minReading Exercise 2 (Notice MC)03-skills/reading/practice-exercises.md
15 minShort dialogue listening03-skills/listening/practice-drills.md
15 minRecord self-introduction 2×03-skills/speaking/self-introduction.md
  • Done

Day 6 (Sat) — Writing Focus

TimeActivityResource
15 minRead writing strategies03-skills/writing/strategies.md
15 minRead email templates03-skills/writing/email-templates.md
20 minWrite 2 simple emails (Prompts 7–8)03-skills/writing/practice-prompts.md
  • Done

Day 7 (Sun) — Rest or Light Review

TimeActivity
15 minReview any vocab you struggled with
15 minRe-read your written emails — check for mistakes
  • Done

Week 1 Summary Checklist

  • Read all 4 exam format guides
  • Completed Vocab Pack 01 — Work
  • Completed Vocab Pack 02 — Job Search
  • Completed Vocab Pack 03 — Authorities
  • Did at least 1 reading exercise
  • Did at least 1 listening drill
  • Wrote at least 2 emails
  • Drafted and recorded self-introduction