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Weekly Schedule:

Monday: Vocabulary Building and Reading

• Spend 30 minutes reviewing the new vocabulary you collected for the week.

• Read an article from a reliable source like The Guardian or BBC and note down any new words.

Tuesday: Listening and Speaking Practice

• Listen to a podcast episode (e.g., “Life Kit”, "No Stupid Question") 

• Mock and summarise (or note down, then memorise)

Wednesday: Writing Practice

• Write a 300-word journal entry about your day or any topic of interest.

• Use Grammarly to check your work and note any mistakes to learn from them.

Thursday: Academic Skills

• Read an academic paper and summarise its main points. (Not necessary to be my field)

• Write a short paragraph about how you could apply some of its ideas to your research.

Friday: Integrated Practice

• Combine activities: Listen to a podcast and write a summary of it.

• Use the new vocabulary you’ve learned throughout the week in your writing.

Saturday: Relaxed Learning (once a month)

• Watch a movie or TV show in English, preferably with subtitles.

• Write a brief review or your thoughts on it.

Sunday: Relax

Tracking Your Progress:

1. Weekly Review: Each Sunday, review your journal entries and summaries. Check if you’re using new vocabulary and if your writing is improving.

2. Monthly Check-ins: Set goals for each month and review them at the end. For example, aim to learn a certain number of new words or write a specific number of essays.

3. Speaking Practice: Record your speaking practice sessions and listen to them later to see if you’re becoming more fluent and confident.