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.
Should you use a template on the CELPIP?
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Hello Reader, A few days ago I came across a question over on Reddit that I see a version of pretty much every week. It goes like this: "My exam is in a few days, but my speaking is stuck at 8 after two attempts., I don't feel confident in my speaking. Any tips or templates that could help me?" The common situation I see:
That last 'magical move' bit is, of course, never said out loud or in print -but you totally know it's there. And I get it: this person just needs to improve their score as quickly as they can. Maybe their job or their PR depends on it. In this week's podcast, I work on answering this question: Can I Get Unstuck From A 7 on the CELPIP In A Week? And if you've ever wondered about using a template for your response, I hope this episode will change your mind! **** If CELPIP speaking skills are your greatest weakness - like you are 100% sure they are what are keeping you back from getting the score you need, then you need this! Starting September 7th, I'm launching a 4 week CELPIP Speaking skills intensive bootcamp. Together we'll tackle all 8 speaking tasks that you'll face on the exam. I'll help you get the practice you need so that you feel calm and confident on your exam day. Sound like something you want? The only way to get the invite to join the boot camp is if you listen to my free 5 part audio course on The Top 5 CELPIP Speaking Task Mistakes And How To Avoid Them We start September 7. Have a great week, and I hope I'll see you inside! Aaron |
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, This week I'm sharing a tough story I read over on Reddit: 10 CELPIP attempts and stuck at CLB-8 with only a few weeks left on their visa, and needing to score a 9. What can they do? (Or is it too late?) Answer: it's not too late... not yet. In this week's podcast, I share a few ideas that might just help you bump your score up to that 9 even if you've taken the exam 10 times, these ideas will help. **** Stop working on your CELPIP Speaking skills alone! Let's work together to...
Hello Reader, It's Saturday. I hope you have time to rest, relax, and enjoy some downtime. But if you need to practice for your CELPIP exam still, here's one simple (and fun) idea for you. I've used it with many of my students over the years, and it's a favourite! Ready? Take your cellphone and go for a walk. Look for something busy going on - like a busy city crosswalk, or lunch time in your local shopping mall's food court. Take a picture of what you see. When you get home, open your photo...
Hello Reader, School is back in session - and I bet you already know that. But boy, I'm not sure about you, but my life sure feels like it's gone into overdrive! (Meaning: super busy!) How about you? Our youngest son just started grade 7, and man that makes me feel old! How about you? Is your life starting to get busier now that Summer is over? You know, something? I know you are a real live person, and not a number. Pretty much everywhere else in your journey to settle in Canada, I bet you...