Hello Reader,

I took another giant step out of my comfort zone this week, and shared another video on LinkedIn. I did it all in one single take - zero editing, and made a few cringe worthy mistakes. But I published it anyway.

Why?

Because I want to get better.

Want to see it? It's right here.​

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Listening and taking notes can be tough. That's why I made this 23 minute video for you. Here's what I cover:

1. Listening for Specific Information and Details - 00:30 - 01:03
2. The Five W’s (Who, What, When, Where, Why) - 01:03 - 01:30
3. Importance of Note-Taking - 01:31 - 02:09
4. Active vs. Passive Listening - 03:11 - 04:31
5. Active Listening and Note-Taking Strategy - 08:28 - 09:02
6. Setting Up Note-Taking for Multiple Speakers - 11:17 - 12:11
7. Practical Note-Taking Example - 12:12 - 15:14
8. Key Details to Note (Five W’s, Numbers, Places, Names) - 18:13 - 19:10
9. Reconstructing the Story from Notes - 20:14 - 21:02
10. Using Transcripts for Verification - 21:02 - 21:34

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Did you know that the CELPIP has a built in spell checker to help you in the writing section of the exam? If you didn't, now you do! But here's a shock: many test takers don't pay attention to it. And they lose needless points as a result.

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Aaron