profile

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

The CELPIP isn't just an English exam

Published about 20 hours ago • 1 min read

​

​

Hi Reader,

The CELPIP isn't just an English proficiency exam. It's also you vs the clock. Are you making any of these time sucking mistakes on your exam?​

In case you missed it: Have you experienced that moment when your immigration journey in Canada takes you in a direction you never thought you'd be going in?

In my podcast this week, Ana Canseco shares how she went from being a well prepared lawyer in Mexico, to having to work as a telemarketer here in Canada! (How's that for a rocky ride?)

She highlights the difference between emotional and practical readiness for immigration, explaining how many newcomers, including herself, often underestimate the importance of having both in order to successfully settle in Canada. You can listen to her story here. ​

A listening workout: This is not Canadian English listening practice, but the idea of cutting to climb is powerful. We are great at adding things to our lives, but we seldom practice removing things. If you struggle with having time to practice for the CELPIP (Or your English in general!) This might helpf. (Start at 7minute 11 sec mark.)

This week's live coaching call had a mistake in the 'live' video feed, so I recorded the main ideas we covered here - and am sharing it with you today too. If you struggle with reading, especially complex text, then these ideas will help.

What section of the CELPIP do you struggle the most with?

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! ​
​

991 Cloverdale Avenue , Victoria, BC V8X2T5
​Unsubscribe · Preferences​

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.

Read more from Learn How To Speak English Fearlessly + Effectively Prepare for the CELPIP Exam
low confidence

Hi Reader, Did you know you should be taking notes during the reading section of the CELPIP? Here's how. Bonus: here's a 14 minute video walk through of this post. It's based on our live members only call we had this week. Do you struggle with not feeling confident with your English skills, and end up staying stuck because of it? I hope this post will help For your listening practice: I have been enjoying the Somebody Knows Something podcast on CBC. I think you'll enjoy the story! It will...

8 days ago • 1 min read
A couple of women sitting on top of a white couch

Hi Reader, In one of our most recent live calls, you helped come up with some important things to remember in order to give a strong answer on your CELPIP speaking tasks. Let's chat about a few of them...but first: Don't forget to mark your calendar! Our next class is going to give you some speaking skills practice for task 3: Describing a Scene. Wednesday, April 2 · 6:00 – 7:00pm Time zone: America/Vancouver Class link: https://meet.google.com/ejg-qwvj-jmx Now, on with today's newsletter!...

3 months ago • 1 min read
A piece of cardboard with a keyboard appearing through it

Hi Reader, Before we dive in to today's newsletter: would you like to join us for our next Wednesday live coaching call? (It's on Wednesday, April 2 at 6pm PST.) If you join us, you'll learn a strategy that will transform the way you respond to Speaking Task 3: Describing a scene. Want in? Just reply to this email and let me know. I'll share the link with you so you can join us live. Now, on with today's newsletter! This great question came up in a recent live coaching call: "Should I use AI...

3 months ago • 2 min read