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.
Is this the ultimate English learning hack?
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Hello Reader, I don't think there are top secret hacks to learning English. Sorry to disappoint you. But there is something that comes MIGHTY CLOSE to being one, but it's the least attractive thing you can do. At the same time, it's the most powerful thing you can do. Here is a hint: this 'hack' has nothing to do with studying grammar books or spending a gazillion hours in a classroom. More hints: It's scary.
Other people will see and hear you make those mistakes. (Yikes!) But it works. And the more you do it, the better and faster you'll see results come pouring in. Want to know what it is? You must regularly step out of your comfort zone and your English classes so that you actually use your English a little each day. This is as close to a hack as go. And if you dare click that link, you'll see me yet again stepping out of my comfort zone with another video. Gulp. I hope you like it. I know. This hack is not fun. Not sexy. But it totally works. (And this Star Wars movie? Sadly on my least favourite list. Thanks Jar-Jar. Do you agree or disagree? ) **** Premium Content: Guess what? Because you're checking out the premium podcast this month, you're the first to know that the latest episode is now live and waiting for you to give it a listen! And you can grab this week's transcript and listening skills worksheet right here. In this week's episode: 00:49 If you want a habit to improve, practice it frequently! 02:03 The power of frequency vs quality in your practice 03:14 Learning from Bad Podcast Experiences 04:46 What you can learn from a bad podcast episode? 07:32 Make sure you quickly get to the point! 09:13 Embracing Experiments for Personal Growth 14:19 The trends I’m noticing Have a great week! Aaron PS. I announced the premium version of the podcast. It's free for the entire month of September - and you'll get it just by listening to the podcast. After September, the price will be $9.99 per month or $99 per year. You'll get a full transcript for each episode + worksheets to help you build your listening skills for the CELPIP (and English in general) + bonus podcast content, from time to time, that nobody else gets to hear. Want the transcript + worksheets from this week's podcast? No credit card required. |
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.
Hello Reader, One of the easiest ways to do better on many of the CELPIP speaking tasks, is to simply remember: you've done this before! You've likely given someone advice before, right? (That's task 1.) You've likely shared a story about something that happened to you before. (That's task 2.) I could go on. The point: don't let the CELPIP freak you out because it's a big language exam. (And I know...I know...it is a big language exam that has a lot riding on it!) But remember this: you've...
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...
Hello Reader, Are you preparing for the CELPIP exam and feeling the pressure of the ticking clock or the noise around you? This week a brand new podcast drops that will take a deep dive on this very topic. (If you're already subscribed to the show, you already have it in your podcast app! Hint, hint! ) Not subscribed to the show yet? No problem. 👉 You can get set up right here. Here are two quick ideas that I go way deeper in on the podcast that will help you stay focused and confident: Clock...