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.
Fear sucks
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Hello Reader, If I could tell you anything about learning how to speak English, it would be this: Fear never really goes away. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of forgetting what to say in English right in the middle of big presentation, or an important conversation. Fear of grammar flops. Fear of looking and feeling like a fool in front of someone else. Yep. It never really goes away. This is especially true if you're an introvert like me. Even in English, my first language, I am usually in a strange dance with fear. How about you? Sometimes that dance leads me to staying quiet, and not connecting with the people around me. Other times, I manage to lead and be the one calling the shots. And here's what I've noticed: while fear doesn't really go away, it can get quieter. The more you use your English, the quieter it gets. (Not silent. Just quieter.) And the more I let fear be what leads, the louder I see it become. What do you think? Does this seem true to you, too? **** Looking for work? Follow this 13 point guide to optimize your LinkedIn profile - from a career coach you should follow. **** Did You Miss It? In the podcast this week I share some helpful advice to deal with clock anxiety and noise distractions on the CELPIP exam. These ideas will help you stay focused on your test day. 👉 How To Beat Clock Anxiety On The CELPIP​ Thank you for reading! Have a great weekend! Aaron |
Learn How To Speak English Fearlessly + Effectively Prepare for the CELPIP Exam
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.
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