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 | INLINECODE0 |
| 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/:
CODEBLOCK0
Core Capabilities
- 1. Diagnostic assessment — Identify current band level and weak sections
- Band gap analysis — Compare current vs target scores, calculate points needed
- Practice generation — Create fresh tasks for any section (charts, essays, prompts)
- Writing evaluation — Score essays against IELTS criteria (TA, CC, LR, GRA)
- Speaking simulation — Run timed mock interviews with feedback
- Progress tracking — Monitor scores, time spent, improvement trends
- 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.