Get Your Reps In


Hello Reader,

I am here to encourage you today to do one thing to practice your English.

Not ten things.

Not five things.

Pick one.

Then do it.

πŸ’‘ Ideas:

  • On your lunch break today, sit with other English speakers, not the folks who speak your first language, and actually engage in the conversation.
  • As soon as you step into your workplace today, greet the first person you see and ask them what they did last night. (Bonus: come prepared to quickly talk about what YOU did last night.)
  • The weekend is close: ask someone at work today what plans they have for the weekend. (Bonus: tell them one thing you'd like to do!)
  • Maybe you have an even better idea! (Do it, ok!)

Just one thing. I dare you.

Hit reply and let me know which one you picked! (And I'd also love to know how it went if you want to share that too!)

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🎧 New Podcast! This week I published a new podcast episode. CELPIP Score Stuck at 7? Here's why, and what you can do about it. I hope you give it a listen.

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πŸ“– Free Mini-course: And finally if the speaking section of the CELPIP is driving you crazy, then you'll love this! I made a free 5 part mini audio course to help you avoid the top 5 most common mistakes I've actually seen test takers make on the speaking section of the CELPIP. Avoid these mistakes, and you'll notice a stronger score. Period. You can grab yours here.​

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πŸŽ™οΈLet's talk! If you've been working at getting ready for the CELPIP - be it your first or 7th try (or more!) then I would love to talk with you to learn more about your journey so far. No sales pitches. No pressure of any kind. I just want to listen to you and what you've been going through to get ready for the CELPIP. Research to help me learn more about how I can help you. Period. Would you like to talk? Book a time that works for you right here- I would LOVE to talk with you. ​

Have a great day!

Aaron

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