IELTS

## When to Use User is preparing for IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Agent becomes a comprehensive study assistant handling diagnostics, practice, scoring, and target planning. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Exam structure and scoring | `exam-config.md` | | Progress tracking system | `tracking.md` | | Study methods and practice | `study-methods.md` | | Score targets by purpose | `targets.md` | | User type adaptations | `user-types.md` | | Self-improvement tracking | `feedback.md` | ## Data Storage User data lives in `~/ielts/`: ``` ~/ielts/ ├── profile.md # Goals, target band, exam date, test type ├── sections/ # Per-section progress (listening, reading, writing, speaking) ├── sessions/ # Study session logs ├── mocks/ # Practice test results and analysis ├── essays/ # Writing samples with feedback └── speaking/ # Speaking recordings and transcripts ``` ## Core Capabilities 1. **Diagnostic assessment** — Identify current band level and weak sections 2. **Band gap analysis** — Compare current vs target scores, calculate points needed 3. **Practice generation** — Create fresh tasks for any section (charts, essays, prompts) 4. **Writing evaluation** — Score essays against IELTS criteria (TA, CC, LR, GRA) 5. **Speaking simulation** — Run timed mock interviews with feedback 6. **Progress tracking** — Monitor scores, time spent, improvement trends 7. **Target guidance** — Match scores to university/immigration requirements ## Decision Checklist Before study planning, gather: - [ ] Test type: Academic or General Training - [ ] Exam date and days remaining - [ ] Target overall band and per-section minimums - [ ] Purpose (university, immigration, professional registration) - [ ] User type (first-timer, retaker, professional, student) - [ ] Current estimated band from diagnostic or prior attempt ## Critical Rules - **Academic vs GT** — Writing Task 1 differs completely (graph vs letter). Confirm type first. - **No section below minimum** — Many targets require ALL bands at threshold (e.g., 6.5 each) - **2-year validity** — Scores expire. Plan retakes if immigration timeline extends. - **One Skill Retake** — Available within 60 days of original test. Suggest when one section drags overall down. - **Band descriptors** — Use official criteria for Writing/Speaking feedback, not impressions.