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

This email can shave years off your English learning journey

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Hi Reader,

Welcome to the the weekend! I'm glad you made it here with me today.

I think you'll like this...

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1. The Biggest Mistake English Learners Make Are you accidentally adding years of hard work to your English learning journey? Check out this podcast episode from June 2023 to find out - as well as what you can do about it! (Podcast episode from June 2023.)

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2. From a group coaching call this week:

In CELPIP speaking tasks, details matter! To make your story really pop in Speaking Task Two, try adding a splash of sensory details and share your emotions! Aim to sprinkle in two or three of these vivid details to help you paint a picture that grabs the listener's attention. It's like adding seasoning to a dish—just the right amount can make your story unforgettable - and also give you a great score.

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3. 5 minute Listening Challenge​

If you've been listening to Canadian news this week, I bet you've heard about The Hudson Bay - Canada's oldest corporation and the financial trouble they are in. The video I'm linking to above is just 2:20 long. Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to the story and see if you can write down the 5w's of the story in just 5 minutes. (5W's: Who, what, when, where and why.) Good luck. Hit reply and tell me how it goes!

A few takeaways from our class on Wednesday. Here are a few takeaways for you as you work on Speaking Task 2: Talking about a past experience.

  1. Pretend You’re Speaking to a Friend:
    • It’s a good strategy to imagine you’re talking to a friend to help reduce nerves. (But you don't have to!) Your main goal is to make your speech sound natural and relaxed.
    • Timestamp: 01:42 - 02:11
  2. Get Right to the Point:
    • This is vital! You only have 60 seconds to share your story, so dive right in and tell it without unnecessary introductions.
    • Timestamp: 02:11 - 02:42
  3. Use the Past Tense:
    • When sharing a past experience, ensure you consistently use the past tense to accurately share your experience.
    • Timestamp: 02:42 - 03:01
  4. Include Sensory Details and Emotions:
    • Share details about your feelings and where your story takes place to make your story vivid and engaging.
    • Timestamp: 03:41 - 04:44

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Upcoming Event:

Mark your calendar: Our next class is Wednesday, March 26 at 6pm PST.

We'll do a quick review of speaking tasks 1 and 2, and also practice.

Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/vby-beac-kga

Have a great week, and thanks for reading.

Aaron

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

By Aaron Nelson

An e-mail a week 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 Speak English Fearlessly Podcast.

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