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Learn How To Speak English Fearlessly + Effectively Prepare for the CELPIP Exam

I was scared

Published 11 days ago • 2 min read

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Hi Reader,

I was scared, but I did it anyway. <-- here's the proof!

I have never posted videos or pictures of myself on LinkedIn. Way to far out of my comfort zone.

As an introvert(ish) person, it feels far safer to hide behind text based posts and emails like this one.

But that changed yesterday.

Why? Because it's what I'm challenging you to do pretty frequently in here and on my podcast: if you want to see your English and CELPIP skills get stronger, you must take more risks with your English.

I wanted to model the way, which is one of the values of the company where I work: leaders model the way.

It means, very simply, that if you are trying to help someone accomplish something, show them. Don't just tell them.

Relax: I'm not asking you to share videos or pictures of yourself on social media.

But I am challenging you to step out of your comfort zone and risk more with your English skills.

My video wasn't perfect. (It took 5 takes to get it right!) But I posted anyway.

I might have gotten the wrong video size and angle, and likely the lighting wasn't great either - but I posted anyway.

I needed to break out of my comfort zone in order to grow.

I don't want more likes or to somehow build a huge following.

Nope. Don't want that.

What I do want by taking these risks:

  1. To build stronger relationships with the people who follow me on LinkedIn. It's not so easy to do that with just text.
  2. I wanted to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone - something I'm always encouraging you to do. I wanted to model the way.

What might stepping out of your comfort zone with your English look like today? Hit reply and let me know!

In case you missed it: I took another risk on my podcast this week! I shared what I learned from a CELPIP webinar about speaking task 4 (making predictions) that well, EXPANDED my thinking, and showed me that I needed to change some of what I was teaching.

If you're pursuing PR (Permanent Residence in Canada), and you're living in Ontario - you should check this post out by Veronica Sepehr (RCIC) It will help clarify your path!

I only share immigration updates from RCICs I trust. (An RCIC is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.)

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

Aaron

PS. What if you finally decided to stop working alone to get ready for your CELPIP exam? We can work together. Click to find out how.
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Learn How To Speak English Fearlessly + Effectively Prepare for the CELPIP Exam

By Aaron Nelson

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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