Can a question transform your speaking skills?



Hi Reader,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Spring is coming quickly around here - Victoria, British Columbia. Flowers are slowly starting to appear, and lovely cherry blossoms are everywhere! I love it!

Spring = new life in my opinion, and to celebrate, I'm trying something new with this newsletter. I hope you like it.

I think you'll like this...

1. How an extra question can help improve your speaking skills

Powering up your speaking skills can happen one question at a time...

2. Are You Making This Common Mistake With Your English?

Are you making this mistake with your English? (A great episode from September 2023)

3. CELPIP News

I spotted this on www.celpip.ca the other day, and thought I'd share it with you! You might be able to get $300 towards your CELPIP or CAEL exam!


Upcoming Event:

Don't forget our next class is Wednesday, March 19 at 6pm PST.

Class link: https://meet.google.com/hej-trku-gor

Have a great week, and thanks for reading.

Aaron

991 Cloverdale Avenue , Victoria, BC V8X2T5
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