Hi Reader,

When you choose vague words on the CELPIP, your vocabulary choices will work against you!

It's easy to default to words like “place,” “thing,” “people,” “good”, which weakens your impact.

But I've got great news for you: it's often possible to use powerful and more specific words that are unique to the situation you're working with.

For example:

If you're talking about travel, instead of using 'place' try 'destination.' Other travel related words might include, excursion, day trip, amenities, rising gas costs, vacancy/no vacancy, exchange rate, or accommodation.

If you're talking about the housing situation in your city, try using the words like, accommodation, landlord, tenant, rent increases, and affordable housing.

See what I mean? Different subjects often offer more specific vocabulary to help you express your ideas.

Your job: get to know the vocabulary around regular day-to-day situations so you can use them in your answers.

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👉 Practice tips:

• Brainstorm topic-specific words before speaking.
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• Keep a “power words” notebook organized by topic when you're out and about your day. When you come across a new word, write it down in your journal! (Then use your new word as often as you can so you own it!)

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Would you like guided help building your vocabulary? Look no more! Join the CELPIP Success School, and we'll work together to help you build your vocabulary for the exam! But that's not all! We'll also work on your speaking, reading, listening and writing skills too! Join now!

Remember: no podcast this week! I'm now publishing ever other week - at least for the summer. You can catch my most recent episode explaining everything here.​

Thank you for reading! I hope you have a fantastic week.

Aaron

PS. What if you finally decided to stop working alone to get ready for your CELPIP exam? Do it with the power of community!
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