Hello Reader, What if I told you that freezing in the middle of your CELPIP responses because you are nervous or shy is normal? (Because it is. It means you're human.) And here's what you can do to start dealing with it: take small steps forward. (Blog post.) If you are an introvert like me, and you find speaking on the CELPIP to be one of the hardest parts of the exam to deal with, then 8 days starting September 1st, could change everything for you. Will you take a safe, introvert friendly step towards confident speaking task responses? **** In case you missed it: if you've found it difficult to get your CELPIP study habit started or keep it moving this Summer, then you should hear this week's podcast. (From my podcast.) **** If you struggle with time management in your CELPIP speaking responses, this post + mini carousel, might help you see your way forward to a better balanced answer. (Though perfectly balanced responses aren't what you're after!) **** Had enough? Let's do some summer cleaning!Want to totally stop getting these emails? I get it. Things change. You can completely Unsubscribe here. I will be sad to see you go, but I also don't want to keep messaging you if you aren't interested in these emails any more. You're welcome to return any time you like. Have a great weekend! Aaron |
Weekly emails to help you say goodbye to fear and speak English fearlessly. Learn effective and practical tips to help you prepare for and conquer the CELPIP Exam. I also host The CELPIP Success Podcast.
Hello Reader, Heres how to have a great conversation without doing all the talking. Using this simple strategy will make your next conversation a breeze! Happy Cat GIF **** In case you missed it: my previous podcast will help you figure out what to do when all you seem to get are 6s and 7s on the CELPIP - no matter how hard you try. This episode can literally save you buckets of $$. Stay tuned! My next podcast episode drops on Tuesday. You'll find out what a group of university photography...
Hello Reader, Getting started in any speaking task can feel tough. But 9 times out of 10, getting straight to the point is your best option. Here's how that applies to talking about a past experience on CELPIP speaking task 2. Forrest Gump GIF by GrayDuckDent **** Immigration News: Just submitting your PR application doesn't give or protect your status in Canada. Here's what will. (LinkedIn post by Barbara Kolvenkova, RCIC.) Remember: I don't get anything from sharing these or other posts...
Hello Reader, I'm running several experiments in my business. One of them is pushing me HARD out of my comfort zone. When I say it's pushing me hard, I mean the experiments usually leave me feeling breathless with fear and nervousness. And in case you don't know: Hi. I'm Aaron, and I'm an introvert. (Most of the time.) Doing things in front of other people, talking to people I don't know, and just public things in general, often feel very difficult for me to do. Making video content? That's...